Grammy Museum opens expanded exhibit celebrating 40 years of seminal L.A. Punk band X
(Artdaily.org)

The GRAMMY Museum® iopened an exhibit celebrating the 40th anniversary of seminal L.A. punk rock band X. X: 40 Years of Punk in Los Angeles is being displayed on the second floor in the Museum’s Special Exhibits Gallery. With more artifacts and space than previously planned, the exhibit will give visitors a glimpse into how X`s four original members – Exene Cervenka, John Doe, Billy Zoom, and DJ Bonebrake – quickly established the band as one of the best in the first wave of L.A.`s flourishing punk scene. Items on display include: • Original instruments and gear played by the band • Handwritten lyrics and notebooks by Exene Cervenka and John Doe • Clothing and other personal items • Original concert flyers for L.A. shows • Rare photographs and artwork by Exene • X: The Unheard Music film, and more! `We are so excited to be moving this exhibit to our main exhibits gallery, giving X, o