Labor Day means rock-and-roll to hundreds of visitors in northwest Iowa. The Iowa Rock-n-Roll Music Association is holding its annual holiday weekend bash at Arnold’s Park at Lake Okoboji. The Association’s Steve Brown says several bands will be added to the Iowa Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame on Sunday night. Inductees include “The Bands Of Gold” from Dubuque, “Seven Sons” from Sioux City, “The Fabulous Morticians” from Lamoni, “The Spectacle” from LeMars and “Westminst’r” from Fort Dodge. Brown explains bands and individuals can become part of the Iowa Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame. Other inductees include the Skyline Ballroom in Estherville and the Starline Ballroom in Carroll. In addition to all the live rock-n-roll music, a variety of events are underway today through Monday. Brown says one popular event is the auction of musical memorabilia, which includes autographed guitar pick guards. Other artists contributing memorabilia include Don McLean, ZZ Top, Bobby Vee, the Beach Boys, Brian Setzer, The Turtles, Gary Lewis and the Playboys, and Jerry Lee Lewis. For more information, surf to “www.iowarocknroll.com”.
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