Well this somewhat surprised me… Ken, during our last DawgHouse Motorcycle Radio show, gave us a report on how the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Glendale, CA is putting on a long term motorcycle exhibit.
Now before I dive into the show I need to tell you about Forest Lawn. According to reports there are more major Hollywood stars buried at Forest Lawn memorial Park than anywhere else. A few examples of some of the stars interred there are Jimmy Stewart, Nat King Cole, Walt Disney, Casey Stengel, Humphrey Bogart, Michael Jackson and Elizabeth Taylor. This place is more than just a final resting place as it has works of art scattered about the grounds and a museum. The museum is hosting the motorcycle Exhibit.
Called “Vroom: The Art of the Motorcycle” the show runs from June 27th until the 5th of January 2015. According to the Forest Lawn website the show “is a meticulously curated exhibition that will offer an in-depth look at the dynamic history of motorcycle culture, featuring some of the most beautiful, historic, rare and collectable vintage motorcycles; one-of-a-kind hand-painted motorcycle helmets, previously worn by world and national racing champions; painted motorcycle gas tanks and fenders; as well as paintings, sculpture and photographs by a dozen of today’s most celebrated motorcycle artists—many of whom are Southern California natives and/or residents”
A few of the bikes on display include a 1910 Flying Merkel, a 1938 Indian Flat Track Racer, a 1938 Crocker and Steve McQueen’s 1939 custom Indian Chief. Other items for your viewing pleasure include sculptures and paintings by official Harley Davidson artists. In the gift shop you can purchase hats and sweaters featuring the North Los Angeles Motorcycle Club logo along with coffee mugs depicting the Last Supper.
I, for one, have no problem with this show. In fact, I think it would be cool to be displayed with those bikes before being put in the ground!
I JUST WANT 2 RIDE!! 