From the January 16, 2023, Bloomington, Illinois, Pantagraph by Allison Petty.
A giant guitar made its way through several Illinois communities on its way to the under-construction Illinois Rock & Roll Museum in Joliet.
It is aptly named "Gigantar" and created by artist Shannon MacDonald and is 24 feet high and weighs 1,600 pounds according to Ron Romero, founder and executive director of the Joliet Museum which is slated to open later this year.
This gargantuan instrument has been making its way from where it was made in New Jersey and along the way made stops in Illinois Route 66 communities, including Lincoln, Atlanta, Bloomington, Normal, Lexington and Pontiac.
A celebratory "Gigantar" lighting ceremony is planned for 5 pm, Friday, January 20, at the museum located at 9 Cass Street, in Joliet. Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick is among the musicians expected to be there.
I'm sure looking forward to this museum as it brings together two of my big loves, music and Route 66.
--RoadGantar
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