The Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum

10/14/2026

10/13/2026

Elvis Presley’s original drummer, D.J. Fontana, shares his memories of the upright Kay bass once played by fellow bandmate Bill Black and now owned by Paul McCartney. 🎸

In this Vault Series interview with Joe Chambers, D.J. recalls what happened to the instrument during Elvis Presley’s early days on the road.

Missed Scotty Moore’s side of the story? Check it out on our profile to hear how he remembers it!

10/12/2026

Elvis Presley’s original guitarist, Scotty Moore, recalls a conversation with Paul McCartney about the upright bass once played by fellow bandmate Bill Black. 🎸

In this Vault Series interview, Scotty Moore shares an unforgettable story from his early days on the road with Elvis Presley!

10/10/2026

A look back at Greta Van Fleet’s visit to the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum! 🎸

During their tour, the band explored pieces of music history, including Michael Shrieve’s 1967 Ludwig drum kit used during Santana’s historic performance at Woodstock in 1969, and the baby grand piano once owned by Grammy Award-winning musician and songwriter Joe South.

Museum founder Joe Chambers also arranged a special surprise for the band: a meeting with Musicians Hall of Fame inductee and pioneering rock ‘n’ roll guitarist Duane Eddy.

10/09/2026

Cheap Trick’s Rick Nielsen exploring the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum with Director of Museum & Artist Relations, Britt Chambers-Hawker.

In 1997, Rick Nielsen and Cheap Trick joined Elvis Presley’s original guitarist Scotty Moore, drummer D.J. Fontana, and E Street Band bassist Garry Tallent to record “Bad Little Girl” for Moore and Fontana’s album All the King’s Men. 🎸

Come see Rick Nielsen’s temporary exhibit at the museum, here until October 24th!

10/08/2026

Come See What You’ve Heard at the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum for a special, limited-time display of guitars and memorabilia from guitarist Rick Nielsen’s personal collection!

The items are on view ahead of Julien’s Auctions’ upcoming October 24 event at the museum! 🎸🎶
Rick Nielsen
Julien's Auctions

10/06/2026

From the 2026 Musicians Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 🎶

Trisha Yearwood was joined by Don Felder for “Silver Threads and Golden Needles” as part of the evening celebrating Producer Award inductee John Boylan.

10/05/2026

A musician, an inventor, and a true original. 🎸

Joe Chambers interviews Les Paul in New York City on Christmas night, 2006.

10/04/2026

A little ZZ Top from the MHOF archives 🎸

Billy F Gibbons performing during the 2022 Musicians Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, the same year he was inducted.