The enormous impact of MTV’s revolutionary all-video format of the early 1980s transformed a slew of artists into iconic acts. Brian Brainerd’s portrait photography cemented the golden age of their appearances in Colorado.
Marianne Faithfull, the ’60s icon who rolled with the Stones and ultimately overcame drug addiction and homelessness with a striking musical rebirth, died on January 30, 2025. She was 78.
Todd and the guys share their journey from Columbine High School to international stardom.
Glenn Yarbrough
The Limeliters took their name from their early stomping grounds, the Limelight Club in Aspen; with lead singer Glenn Yarbrough they charted with “Dollar Down” in 1960.
On Record book series
Each volume of the award-winning On Record series gathers over 200 limited and extraordinary images and 100 interview-based profiles spotlighting an array of musical artists.
merchandise
Explore the Colorado Music Experience’s store, stocked with stylish products and gifts for music fans.
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A non-profit organization established to preserve the legacies of Colorado music, CoME serves as a repository for informational and archival resources.
