If you're looking for a little piece of history from The Slants, we have exhibits open across the country right now. Check them out for some a fun, educational look at Chinatown Dance Rock:
FIRST AMENDMENT MUSEUM (AUGUSTA, MAINE)
In Maine, you'll be able to catch “The Band Who Must Not Be Named: Simon Tam and the Fight for Free Speech” on display. Through a series of panels and artifacts, you'll experience the fight that took the band all the way to the Supreme Court. It features a number of unique items, including Simon's custom Fender Jaguar bass guitar, tour merch, and custom clothing designed for the band.
NATIONAL CONSTITUTION CENTER (PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA)
The NCC has a special interactive exhibit on the First Amendment, featuring interviews with Simon as well as Supreme Court justices and other activists like Mary Beth Tinker.
SONGBIRDS MUSEUM (CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE)
The Songbirds Guitar & Pop Culture Museum features the largest collection of vintage guitars in the world and supports music education for children through their Guitar for Kids program. In their newest exhibit, Simon's white customer Fender Jaguar bass is on display along with other artifacts from The Slants, next to Dolly Parton's dress and guitar as well an instrument from Richard Lloyd (of Television).
WING LUKE MUSEM (SEATTLE, WASHINGTON)
The Wing Luke Museum has a new special exhibit called Sound Check! The Music We Make, which captures the history of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and their impact on music history. The interactive exhibit includes behind the scenes-photos, framed artworks, podcasts, artifacts, storylines, audio, and video that feature AANHPI artists’ expressions of cultural identity. It features numerous artifacts from The Slants, Soundgarden, Blue Scholars, Fanny, and more. Hurry and catch it! It closes September 2024.
COMING SOON:
OREGON HISTORICAL SOCIETY (PORTLAND, OREGON)
In June 2024, the Oregon Historical Society will debut a new special exhibit called “Rivers, Roses, and Rip City: The Remarkable History of Portland,” with a feature on The Slants' impact on the world.