The Songbirds Guitar Museum is the most exclusive collection of private guitars in the world. And it is right here in Chattanooga. Johnny Smith, the museums President & CEO, comes by to discuss Chattanooga's newest cultural and entertainment centerpiece.
The electric guitar isn't just any ordinary musical instrument. It was the catalyst for an entire shift in music and culture. Since Leo Fender's invention hit the stage in the 1950s music has never been the same. Johnny Smith is the President & CEO of the new Songbirds Guitar Museum, the most exclusive collection of rare guitars in the world. The museum's mission is to tell the story of the guitar by taking guests through a chronological exploration of how the instrument evolved and developed over time and the impact it has had on our culture ever since.
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