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THE MOTORCYCLE HALL OF FAME MUSEUM ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL CONTRIBUTORS FOR “MOTOSTARS:
CELEBRITIES + MOTORCYCLES” EXHIBIT
Athletes, musicians, actors, artists and builders support expansive installation
PICKERINGTON, OHIO – The Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum, the country’s premier
showcase of motorcycling heritage and history, has revealed the names of more
than 25 significant personalities and groups to be featured in the upcoming “MotoStars:
Celebrities + Motorcycles” exhibit. The exhibit will spotlight the world’s most
recognizable enthusiasts and present priceless machines, exclusive memorabilia
and tales from celebrities’ favorite two-wheel adventures. Featured MotoStars,
Motorcycle Hall of Famers, industry leaders and enthusiasts will gather on the
grounds of the Museum in Pickerington, Ohio, June 27-28, 2008, for the exhibit’s
grand opening and the “MotoStars: Celebrities + Motorcycles” Ribbon-Cutting Weekend.
Prominent personalities from a variety of industries have offered motorcycles
and ephemera to the exhibit. Notable athletes include Jeff Lacy, super middleweight
boxing star, and Wally Dallenbach, Sr., champion race car driver and founder
of the Colorado 500, a charity dirt bike ride now in its thirty-third year. Barrett
Brooks, Super Bowl-winning Pittsburgh Steelers tackle, will lend his Sara Liberte-built
custom bike, as well as personal memorabilia.
The music industry is also well-represented in “MotoStars: Celebrities + Motorcycles.”
Queensryche guitarist Mike Stone’s Buell motorcycle and Erik Buell-designed guitar
will be featured alongside custom motorcycles built for Def Leppard drummer Ric
Allen and Blink182 drummer Travis Barker. Additionally, a leading Buddy Holly
collector will provide rare ephemera from the rock n’ roll legend.
Hollywood’s longtime romance with motorcycling is chronicled in the exhibit.
Chad McQueen honors his legendary father, the late actor Steve McQueen, as “MotoStars:
Celebrities + Motorcycles” presents memorabilia, photos and McQueen’s competition
motorcycle from the International Six Day Trials. Actor and motorcyclist Francesco
Quinn will lend the motorcycle he rode in the new Quentin Tarantino and Larry
Bishop film “Hell Ride,” in addition to offering an intimate glimpse into the
two-wheel passions of his father, legendary actor Anthony Quinn. Dan Haggerty,
known worldwide as star of the television series “Grizzly Adams,” will also participate
in the exhibit. A Hollywood stuntman, biker movie actor and bike builder for
celebrities like Ann-Margret, Haggerty helped create the chopper featured in
the most famous motorcycle movie of all time, “Easy Rider.” The iconic motorcycle
television series “Then Came Bronson,” starring Michael Parks, will be represented
through a custom Harley-Davidson. Additionally, Perry King, star of over 50 films
and television movies and spokesperson for Los Angeles Olive Crest, an organization
providing Homes and Services for Abused Children, provides a motorcycle from
his stable. “MotoStars: Celebrities + Motorcycles” will also display a rarely
seen custom motorcycle built for the flamboyant Oscar-winning star of screen
and song, Cher.
Finally, through the eyes of respected stunt people, the exhibit offers a rare
look behind the scenes at Hollywood’s portrayal of motorcycling. Stuntman Gary
Davis, whose skills lit up the screen in everything from “Viva Knievel” to “Terminator
2,” and stuntwoman Debbie Evans, who dazzled viewers in “Terminator 2,” “The
Matrix Reloaded” and the Brad Pitt - Angelina Jolie thriller “Mr. & Mrs.
Smith,” both contribute high-flying insights.
“MotoStars: Celebrities + Motorcycles” exhibit curator David Morris is dedicated
to relating the diverse nature of motorcycling aficionados. The breadth of motorcycling’s
cultural impact is portrayed by renowned artists, such as Charles Schulz and
David Hockney. Schulz’ son Craig, a competitive motocross racer, will lend the
exhibit a full size statue of Snoopy as “Joe Motocross.” Craig will also provide
artwork drawn by his father inspired by Craig’s racing adventures. David Hockney,
one of the twentieth century’s most important exponents of the Pop Art movement,
will partner with Dr. Charles Falco, co-curator of the Guggenheim Museum’s seminal
“Art of the Motorcycle” exhibit, to present a unique view of the motorcycle experience.
“MotoStars: Celebrities + Motorcycles” is also privileged to have the participation
of Thomas Krens, Director of the Solomon R Guggenheim Foundation.
Custom motorcycle builders, now recognized as artists in their own right, are
also highlighted in “MotoStars: Celebrities + Motorcycles.” Ed “Big Daddy” Roth
pioneered the new wave with his outrageous and visionary creations. Son Darryl
opens the family vault to bring “Big Daddy’s” art and legendary trike to the
exhibit. He is joined by “Big Daddy” contemporary Carl Morrow, a legendary builder
whose past clients include the King of Malaysia. The art of Von Dutch, Hollywood
motorcycle cult figure, is also represented courtesy of a prominent collector.
Contemporary creators showcased include Cyril Huze, a member of the International
Master Builders Association Hall of Fame, and Sara Liberte. Liberte, represented
through the bike she created for Barrett Brooks, will lend insights into the
world of customization from the perspective of a female builder. As a writer
and photographer, Liberte is uniquely positioned to share her story. Her latest
project is garage-girls.com.
Celebrities from a variety of industries have been instrumental in the success
of charity motorcycle rides. “MotoStars: Celebrities + Motorcycles” will present
the story of the country’s most well-known charity rides. These include “The
Love Ride,” the largest charity motorcycle ride in America, “The Ride for Kids,”
“The Buffalo Chip at Sturgis” and the “Camp Boggy Creek’s Ride for Children.”
“We are thrilled by the personalities and groups who have offered to support
‘MotoStars’ and look forward to announcing further exhibit contributors in the
coming months,” says Mark Mederski, executive director of the Motorcycle Hall
of Fame Museum. “The Museum is committed to making ‘MotoStars’ as diverse and
comprehensive as possible, and the industry leaders already contributing are
making this goal a reality. We are eager to share the stories of these prominent
motorcyclists and show visitors the strength and passion of the motorcycling
community.”
“MotoStars: Celebrities + Motorcycles” is the latest in a series of award-winning
exhibits at the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum. For an online tour of current
Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum exhibits and a schedule of upcoming events and
special activities, please visit www.motorcyclemuseum.org.
In Writing: “MotoStars: Celebrities + Motorcycles,” The Book
The Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum will release “MotoStars: Celebrities + Motorcycles,”
The Book, in conjunction with the exhibit. The coffee-table volume will complement
the exhibit, presenting a comprehensive examination of the relationship between
celebrities and motorcycling. In addition to exploring celebrities’ fascination
with motorcycle culture, the book will delve into the impact of celebrity culture
on the motorcycle industry. More details about the book, “MotoStars: Celebrities
+ Motorcycles,” are available at www.motorcyclemuseum.org.
Play a Starring Role: How to Contribute
Following the exhibit’s installation at the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum, a
national tour of “MotoStars: Celebrities + Motorcycles” is planned. Manufacturers,
builders, collectors or individuals interested in lending appropriate bikes or
ephemera in support of “MotoStars: Celebrities + Motorcycles” are invited to
contact exhibit curator David Morris at damorris@motorcyclemuseum.org or (386)
852-9898.
About the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum
The goal of the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum is to tell the stories and preserve
the history of motorcycling. Located on the campus of the American Motorcyclist
Association in Pickerington, Ohio, the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum honors
those who have contributed notably to the sport, and three major exhibition halls
showcase the machines and memorabilia that have shaped motorcycling. The Museum
is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and is closed on New Year’s, Easter, Thanksgiving
and Christmas. Adult admission is $10 per person; students 12–17, $3. AMA members
$5. Seniors receive a $2 discount and members of motorcycle clubs and organizations
are eligible for a $1 discount per ticket. A $25 family rate and group rates
are also available. For more information, call (614) 856-2222, or visit the Museum’s
website at www.motorcyclemuseum.org.
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