Kudos to The Detroit Historic Museum On Their Bob Seger Day Blast
Rockin’ Road Trips hit up a special event at The Detroit Historic Museum recently. It was the closing of the “Travelin’ Man Exhibit” with a silent auction of Tom Weschler…
Doni and Jenny-Jenny stand with a parade-sized Bob Seger Bobblehead at the Detroit Historic Museum
Donielle FlynnRockin' Road Trips hit up a special event at The Detroit Historic Museum recently. It was the closing of the "Travelin' Man Exhibit" with a silent auction of Tom Weschler framed and matted photos. Tom has caught some moments and beautiful photos of the early days of Bob Seger.
Tom Weschler was the road manager for Bob Seger in that timeframe and he had access to some unbelievable photo opportunities. One of my personal favorite photos from Weschler's exhibit is this photo of Bob Seger with Tom Petty.
Donielle FlynnTom Weschler's iconic photo of Bob Seger and Tom Petty taken backstage at Cobo Hall in 1978.
The Detroit Historic Museum Closing Exhibit Event
The event was kind of like having the museum to ourselves. I checked out a bunch of Detroit Historic Museum exhibits in addition to the Bob Seger event. They had food, drink, and a silent auction of Tom Weschler's photos plus a chat with Gary Graff and Tom Weschler plus a couple of well-known Detroit radio names, Steven Kostan and Mark Pasman. They talked about their early experiences with Bob Seger and his music. They also took questions from the audience and people shared their stories.
Donielle FlynnJournalist, Gary Graff, hosted a discussion of Bob Seger stories and memories including a Q&A at the Detroit Historic Museum as part of the evening's events.
Bob Seger Day
The event was held on March 15th because it is Bob Seger Day. In 2004, Bob Seger was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the governor of Michigan declared March 15th Bob Seger Day.
Detroit Historic Museum Exhibits
Rosalie Trombley and Bob Seger
Donielle FlynnTom Weschler Photos at the Detoirt Historic Museum... part of the silent auction including a couple of photos of Bob with Rosalie Trombley.
Rockin' Road Trips Detroit Historic Museum
Bob Seger Photos
Donielle FlynnTom Weschler framed B&W photos from the early days of Bob Seger's career.
Rockin' Road Trips Detroit Historic Museum
Cobo Hall 1976
Donielle FlynnTom Weschler took this picture backstage at Cobo Hall in 1976. It was the Gold Record Presentation for Live Bullet.
Rockin' Road Trips Detroit Historic Museum
Bob and Doni
Donielle FlynnDOni sings a duet with the Bob Seger bobblehead from the Detroit Parade Company
Rockin' Road Trips Detroit Historic Museum
Gold Records on The Wall
Donielle FlynnA beautiful display of gold records from numerous Detroit artists including Marvin Gaye and The White Stripes.
Rockin' Road Trips Detroit Historic Museum
Motor City Concerts
Donielle FlynnFront and center, a Tom Weschler photo of Bob Seger performing at Cobo Hall... behind a Detroit Historic Museum exhibit of Detroit venues.
Rockin' Road Trips Detroit Historic Museum
A Small Part of The Big Picture
Donielle FlynnThe Detroit Historic Museum features its own assembly line. The exhibit is interactive. One section offers a body drop.
Rockin' Road Trips Detroit Historic Museum
1952 Packard Pan American car
Donielle FlynnThis car needs it's own zip code. A picture cannot do justice to just how big and long this car is. Only 6 Pan Americans were built and only four are still in existence today. This car was the very first one produced and belonged to Edward Macauly, the head of Packard Design in the '50s/
Rockin' Road Trips Detroit Historic Museum
Giant Engine
Donielle FlynnThe Detroit Historic Museum's exhibit on engines and car history in Detroit
Rockin' Road Trips Detroit Historic Museum
Donielle FlynnMarketing exhibit at the Detroit Historic Museum
Rockin' Road Trips Detroit Historic Museum
