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The protean musician, artist and designer's years in Colorado found him composing, recording and performing countless works.

Tim Duffy

Bringing respect for tradition and progressive elements to the bluegrass genre, the Colorado band went on to a long and storied career.

Hot Rize

Photographer Stephen Collector applied his attention to detail and lighting techniques to the world of ’80s music, a striking portfolio he shares with the Colorado Music Experience.

James Brown
David Johansen, 1978

Punk pioneer David Johansen, the famed New York Dolls frontman, died on February 28, 2025. He was 75.

Philip Bailey

In the annals of pop R&B, Earth, Wind & Fire’s place was assured as a multi-platinum, multi-Grammy-winning supergroup. The band’s hits ranked as some of the most joyous moments of the 1970s.

Ronnie Montrose

Ronnie Montrose
Guitarist Ronnie Montrose grew up in Denver and worked his way from session player (Van Morrison) to guitar hero (the Edgar Winter Group, Montrose, Gamma) to fusion virtuoso. He died on March 3, 2012.

On Record Book Series

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.

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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.

Jon Rizzi, G. Brown, Mark Zaremba and Chip Garofalo