HOLLYWOOD — A dozen seniors were treated to a tour of Hard Rock’s extensive music memorabilia collection.

Organized by the Hollywood Council’s office and Senior Center, the Aug. 26 trip to the Hard Rock warehouse in Hollywood provided an opportunity to get an up-close view of stars’ musical instruments, clothing, vehicles and various artwork that has been acquired by Hard Rock over the years.

Guided by Kashane Tiger, Hard Rock memorabilia database specialist, the seniors had a chance to see items such as Eddie Van Halen’s blue Lamborghini, Alice Cooper’s guitar, B.B. King’s suit, Snoop Dogg’s jersey and Ringo Starr’s jewelry. Other items were from Michael Jackson, Tupac Shakur, Kiss, Alice Cooper, George Lynch, Aerosmith, Lady Gaga, Prince and Beyonce.

“I was able to enlighten tribal members on memorabilia and the processes and all the different many items we have,” Tiger said.

The Hard Rock memorabilia team acquires different items from artists through
private collectors, auction houses, and various charitable donations to specific Hard
Rock properties around the world. Items can also be donated directly by the artists. Hard Rock can also make a charitable contribution through an artist’s philanthropy project of choice in exchange for memorabilia items.

Hard Rock can also purchase memorabilia directly if needed as well.

“Hard Rock’s memorabilia design team select memorabilia based around local story
telling. Artists or bands from the area or region are prioritized followed by items from bands or artists that are related to those locals or items used in performance in the area,” Chase McCue, director of memorabilia, said.

After the tour concluded, Wanda Billie said that she enjoyed seeing memorabilia from Michael Jackson and KC and The Sunshine Band.