…the doors opened, the bands rocked, the crowds came and the celebration continues…
Four years in the making, the vision behind the Fender Museum is to create a celebration of music, from the documentation of early influences to the overall Rock N Roll lifestyle…a culture created and defined by the guitar.
The TLC Amphitheater came alive with amazing performances by bands including Lit, Johnny Hiland, the Henry Cooper Band, Michele Greene, Kirsten Proffit, stadia, Schatzi and The Debonaires. Relive the excitement…"Check out the photos below and read about the event from an artists' point of view"

 
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"Chris Wehba, The Henry Cooper Band".

It was about four years ago when I was visiting Los Angeles, when I first meet Fender Museum Director, John Page. From that moment on, I began a four year journey in the designing and the gathering of equipment for the TLC amphitheater. Seeing the opening of the Fender Museum was quite a thrill and having the honor of playing the museum's Art's Jam 2002 with the Henry Cooper Band was even more so! It was great to hear a wide variety of music styles from a number of great bands that participated in the day's festivities. For myself and Henry Cooper, Fender instruments and amplifiers have been a part of our sound and lives for over twenty plus years! It is quite amazing what a profound impact music has made in my life and for as long as I can remember, Fender has always been in every chapter of my musical endeavors. This day was truly a celebration of music, art, and popular culture. To think that Leo Fender, who never played an instrument in his life would be responsible for such a major chapter of popular culture that is still growing strong!

The Museum is not just a place to see exhibits and live performances, but gives back the very thing that starts up the next generation and future of musicians the "Kids Rock Free" program. This program give's kid's an opportunity to learn to play an instrument and further their musical horizons and knowledge. I would like to thank everyone at the Fender Museum for allowing me to be a part of this project and allowing me the opportunity to participate in a piece of history that will continue to inspire and grow the future of music and the arts!

Remember in a perfect world "Kid's Rock Free" ! - Chris Wehba (The Henry Cooper Band)