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Iowa Rock'nRoll Photo Gallery

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Music and Art in Oleson Park 2010

Photos from Music and Art in Oleson Park which was held on Saturday, July 17, 2010 at Oleson Park in Fort Dodge, Iowa.

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Inside the Museum

Photos that highlight a few of the many displays you'll see while visiting the Iowa Rock 'n Roll Music Association Museum.

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Rock the Roof 2010

Various photos from Rock the Roof during the summer of 2010.

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2010 Art Guitars

Guitars that are entered into the 2010 Art Guitars in School competition co-sponsored by IRRMA and the Gretsch Guitar Foundation.

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Chesterfield Christmas Show

In spite of freezing rain and bitter cold, The Chesterfield on Historic Fourth Street in downtown Sioux City was full of music lovers and musicians Sunday evening, Dec. 13. Roadhouse, The Velaires, The Blues Rockers and Natural Color all rocked the stage.

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Rock 'n Rover - 2009

Photos from Rock 'n Rover, which was held at the Laramar Ballroom in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Saturday, November 7, 2009.

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2009 Hall of Fame Induction Awards

Photos from the 2009 Induction Weekend held on September 4th through the 7th at Lake Okoboji, Iowa.

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Clay County Fair 2009

Tuesday, September 15 was Iowa Rock 'n Roll Day at the Clay County Fair.

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Young Artists exhibit

Shawn Economaki of Stone Sour hangs a Grammy nomination medallion in the display for the international sensation Stone Sour. The band is comprised of Iowa young men from the Des Moines area who have achieved international acclaim. The exhibit also includes two other Iowa groups: Slipknot and The Nadas.

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2008 Hall of Fame Induction Awards

Eighteen honorees plus two awarded Lifetime Achievement status received plaques on Aug. 31 in the Roof Garden at Arnolds Park

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Tourville award

IRRMA co-founder Tom Tourville received the Governor's Volunteer Award from Iowa First Lady Mari Culver in a ceremony that took place in Storm Lake in June. He was honored for 12 years of service to the Iowa RockNRoll Music Association. (Official State Photo provided by Governor Chet Culver's office)

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2008 Art Guitars

Eight guitars were entered into the 2008 Art Guitars in School competition so-sponsored by IRRMA and the Gretsch Guitar Foundation. Bedford, IA was awarded the Artists' Choice Award (for the second consecutive year) and the People's Choice award went to Jackson County Central High School in Jackson, MN.

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Rock the Roof 2008

Photos from some of the 10 2008 Rock the Roof concerts presented in the Roof Garden at Arnolds Park. Photos by Barbara Lancaster.

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Governor's Volunteer Awards

Deputy Press Secretary Pete Roberts (center) presents Governor's Volunteer Awards to Naomi and John Senn of Spirit Lake. For the story on the ceremony and honorees, go to the news section. (IRRMA photo)

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Museum 2007 Makeover

The IRRMA Museum at Arnolds Park, Ia had a major makeover and upgrade during the winter months, here are a few photos of the great work done by members of the IRRMA Museum advisory committee and other volunteers. (Photos courtesy of committee member Barbara Lancaster)

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2007 IRRMA Induction Weekend

Random photos from the 2007 IRRMA 10th Anniversary Induction weekend, Sept 1st and 2nd, Arnolds Park Ia. Contains random photos of Inductees, activities, Richie Valens Family and more, Check back often for new additions.

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2007 Gretsch Guitar Art Pictures 2007

The Gretsch Guitar company and IRRMA partner annually to provide guitars to schools throughout Iowa for decoration, the guitars are placed in the Museum for the summer and visitors as well as a panel of judges pick winners. The guitars are then auctioned during our Labor Day Induction Weekend. These Pictures are some of the 2007 entries

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2007 Rock the Roof, Arnolds Park

Various Photos from the 2007 IRRMA Rock the Roof Series of Free, Thursday night, concerts at the Roof Garden in Arnolds park. The Shows are sponsored by IGL Audio, Spirit Lake; Okoboji GM Toyota, Spirit Lake; ReMax of Spirit Lake & the Okobojis, First Bank & Trust, Spirit Lake; Lakeland Realty of Spirit Lake and Ruthven; BankMidwest of Spirit Lake & Okoboji; Farmers Bank of Milford & Fostoria; Lakes News Shopper, Milford; Gene Krueger Construction, Spirit Lake Photos Courtesy of Barbara Lancaster

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2006 IRRMA Induction event

View a selection of photos from the 2006 IRRMA induction event. ROZE, Dic Youngs, The Thunderbirds and others!

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2005 IRRMA Induction Event

View a selection of photos from the 2005 IRRMA induction event. Billy Lee Janey, John JR Robinson and more!

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2004 IRRMA Induction Event

View a selection of photos from the 2004 IRRMA induction event. Bill Riley, Bobby Vee and others! Thanks for additional photos provided by Dave Chapman!

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2003 IRRMA Induction Event

View a selection of photos from the 2003 IRRMA induction event. Brenda Lee and others!

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2002 IRRMA Induction Event

View a selection of photos from the 2002 IRRMA induction event. The New Colony Six, John Hatton & the Morticians, Continental Co-ets and more!

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2001 IRRMA Induction Event

View a selection of photos from the 2001 IRRMA induction event. Sandy Shore, Paul Evans and Others!

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2000 IRRMA Induction Event

View a selection of photos from the 2000 IRRMA induction event. Freddy Weller, Maria Elana Holly, Dick Vance and more.

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1999 IRRMA Induction Event

View a selection of photos from the 1999 IRRMA induction event. Pete Klint, The Echo's V, Tommy Bolin and more!

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1997 IRRMA Induction Event

Each year on Labor Day weekend the Iowa Rock'N Roll Music Association holds an Induction event At the Roof Garden at Arnolds Park Iowa on Lake Okoboji. This event for their Hall of Fame is to recognize Bands, DJ's, Ballrooms, Promotors, Individuals and others that had a significant impact on the History of Rock and Roll Music in the state. These Pictures are from some of these events. Photos from the 97 Induction event courtesy of Erik Lindgren of Arf-Arf Records.

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1998 IRRMA Induction Event

View a selection of photos from the 1998 IRRMA induction event. Dale Wood, The Fabulous Flippers, Jerry Martin and More!

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The Surf Ballroom, Clear Lake Ia

View a selection of photos from the historic Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake Iowa. Peggy Sue Gerron, Larry Welborn, Carl Bunch, Tommy Allsup and others!

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Val Air Ballroom, West Des Moines Ia

Some Photos from the 60's provided by Dick Vance.

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COL Ballroom, Davenport

View a selection of photos from the historic COL Ballroom in Davenport Iowa. The Mad Hatter and others!

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Electric Park Ballroom, Waterloo

View a selection of photos from the historic Electric Park Ballroom in Waterloo Iowa.

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Lake Robbins Ballroom

Random photos from the "Rock the Roof" at the historic Lake Robbins Ballroom, Woodward Iowa, Saturday March 10, 2007. Photos from IRRMA VP Mike Woltz and Steve Gunlock of the Fabulous Morticians

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