The Jim Irsay Collection includes some of the most treasured artifacts in sports, music, and literary history. WebIrsays exhibit has a little bit for everybody, but the heart of the experience is a guitar collection described last year by Guitar Magazine as The Greatest Guitars on Earth. The guitar was featured in the music video for Smells Like Teen Spirit.. Its OFFICIAL: The Kurt Cobain Smells Like Teen Spirit Fender Mustang guitar is now part of The Collection @IrsayCollection I am proud to be the steward. Nirvanas breakout hit became an anthem for Generation X and rock's grunge era of the 1990s, and eventually We got together and he was telling me about this Grateful Dead Museum they wanna do and that sort of thing. Lawyers, Guns and Money. Irsay purchased the "Yellow Cloud" electric guitar that Prince once used in concerts. , LikeColts Wire on Facebook FollowColts Wire on Twitter It sold for $50,000 (and probably could have been obtained for $50 before Russia invaded Ukraine). I think as human beings, particularly certain human beings, we get bored with this fabric of life, Irsay says. Miami Dolphins general manager Chris Grier told reporters Wednesday that the club is weighing the options for quarterback Tua Tagovailoa ahead of the fifth-year option deadline and isn't ruling out an extension this offseason. Visit NFL.com's transaction hub for a daily breakdown. He still loves to write and create content, including subjects related to internet culture, food, live music, Phish, the Grateful Dead, Philly sports, and adventures of all kinds. Ill never let that happen again.. Former Colts OC Marcus Brady was hired full-time by the Eagles. I was the General Manager of the team but my dad was pretty cheap paying me a hundred thousand dollars a year, which wasnt bad. Thats the reason there are a lot of self-destructive qualities in writers. It just gets lost and no one can figure it out because no one kept the record. He said, Well, you know Jim, I dont know. The show will include a special tribute to the late David Crosby, legendary member of Crosby, Stills & Nash and The Byrds, who recently passed away. They were very humble players. When asked about his team's success with the play, GM Howie Roseman said, "All I know is everything we're doing is legal and works.". And the scroll being 118 feet long the physical nature makes it so unique. I havent really ever met someone like him with the brilliance of mind that Hunter had. We are ready to chat about your biggest challenge and create a solution that will wow your audience. The first concert INNOVATIVE worked on was at Navy Pier in Chicago. You won't want to miss a moment of the 2022 season! I have to tell you Steven Stills is gonna play this show. https://coltswire.usatoday.com/2022/05/23/jim-irsay-kurt-cobain-guitar-4-5-million-bid-auction/, Colts sit 8th in ESPN's FPI rankings for 2022, Quenton Nelson ranked among elite NFL guards, Colts' early over/under win total set for 2022, 11 takeaways from Shane Steichen's combine press conference, 4 things to know about Colts' new QB Coach Cam Turner, 5 edge rushers to watch for Colts at NFL combine, 10 linebackers to watch for Colts at NFL combine, Daniel Jeremiah proposes big Colts, Bears trade for No. Items on display ran the gamut from historical artifacts such as letters from George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, the wanted poster for John Wilkes Booth and the Atlantic Charter signed by Winston Churchill and Franklin D. Roosevelt to pop culture items such as Hunter S. Thompsons Red Shark 1973 Chevrolet Caprice convertible." Just like God ultimately is love and truth, but without either one, it falls apart. Irsay prefers to let his band take the spotlight in these one-off shows around the country, playing Nashville, Austin, L.A., Indianapolis and San Francisco. We were talking about where that fell historically and all those things. READ ARTICLE. I think its hilarious. We went to connect with Beat fans andsee Irsays magnificent collection of pop culture artifacts and memorabilia, which not only includes Jack Kerouacs Original Scroll, which Irsay bought back in 2001, but he also had on display the Red SharkHunter S. Thompsons flashy 73 Chevy CapriceThompsons 1958 copy Jack KerouacsThe Dharma Bums(complete with the 21 year old Thompsons handwritten notes), a signed first edition of Allen GinsbergsHOWL, Ringo Starrs original drum kit from the Beatles, Jerry Garcias Tiger guitar, along with guitars owned by dozens of other famous rock & rollers, including George Harrison, John Lennon, and even the Dylans Gone Electric Fender Stratocaster from the 1964 Newport Festival. INDIANAPOLIS The Jim Irsay Collection, based in Indianapolis, has acquired the late Kurt Cobains iconic guitar used in the band Nirvanas iconic "Smells Like Teen Spirit" music video. The evening centers around the exhibition of the collection, including Irsays world-famous guitar and instrument collection, as well as artifacts from American history and popular culture. We wanna see where we can go from there., We wanna get on Everest and say so now where can we go from here? Its neverending.. Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers spoke publicly for the first time since completing his darkness retreat. About Danny Rosen Each morning Danny pees on the bank of the largest unnamed tributary to the East Branch of Big Salt Wash which flows into the Colorado River several miles below Fruita, Colorado. Are you crazy? 'It's so eclectic because it's everything.'" Whenever I talk to writers like Peter Berg, the Hollywood director and writer, hes like, Yeah, the first thing Im always writing in the morning, in the morning, in the morning when I get up.. BroBible's publisher and a founding partner, circa 2009. The concert features Billy F. Gibbons (whose Fandango! inspired Irsay so many years ago), and Stephen Stills of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, and country great and current Eagles member Vince Gill. Its never enough. Thats the reason I loved Andy Kaufman so much, is because you just didnt know when he was talking about what was real or not. They were very subtle. Many items, if not most of the Irsay Collection, were acquired at auction, but Irsay usually wasnt sitting in the crowd waving a tiny paddle with a number on it. I know if you look at the Mike Douglas interview one of the last interviews he ever did in 1968 before he died when they ask him about the 60s, he was kind of bitter towards the 60s and didnt understand them. Its easy to see why a literary loose cannon like Thompson would want Irsay to purchase the manuscript (which he did, for $2.4 million). Jim Irsay's guitar collection rocks: Here are 3 famous guitars in Colts owner's collection. September 12, 2022. It was undeniable, the incredible nature [of the scroll]. He righted the ship on a down-in-the-dumps Colts organization via a management strategy that worked, perhaps resulting in the teams first Super Bowl in 2007. Irsay has instruments once owned by several musicians. Those artists rock it with a backing band that includes Kenny Wayne Shepherd on guitar and vocals, Kenny Aronoff (Paul McCartney, John Mellencamp, the Rolling Stones, Sting and Bob Dylan), on drums, Mike Mills (co-founder of R.E.M.) Sign Up For Our Newsletters I mean those are all so cool, but the collection is filled with just some of the greatest musical instruments guitar-wise in the world. His writing wasnt based theoretically on truth. This time, Irsay wisely declined. Nothing else matters.. I am grateful to the Cobain family for donating a portion of the auction proceeds to our Kicking the Stigma initiative on mental health. A series centered on Crazy Horse 3 is to be presented as a topless-club variation of the The Real Housewives franchise. READ ARTICLE, "The list of items [in The Jim Irsay Collection], spanning centuries, is extraordinary. Is A Hot Dog A Sandwich? Irsay shifts focus, honing in on his point. All that shit and McCarthyism and all that stuff. Its so fucking hilarious. From 1977 to 1989, REO Speedwagon released nine consecutive albums all certified Platinum or higher. Irsay didnt procure most of this stuff personally. READARTICLE, "To call Irsays collection breathtaking would not do it justice. An 1823 William J. Shes studied a lot of old poets. I think thats the reason for the shows and the memorabilia and all we do. Its hard to argue with this assessment. 'It's so eclectic because it's everything.'" If you never saw it, you should watch The Red Violin. After decades of bidding in absentia, hes developed something of a sixth sense about how much an item will go for. He typically sets a ceiling on how much he wants to spend and leaves the actual in-person bidding to an intermediary. Subscribe now and save 50% off the cover price of the Indianapolis Monthly magazine. I had spoken to Jims assistant about our national tour and visit to Indianapolis, and they reserved us a premier parking spot right at the very front of the stadium. Lets talk about God. Please check your email for a confirmation. WebRock n Roll. This is a give-back to the people, says Irsay, who was an NFL GM at age 24 and an owner at 38. It lasts some 45 minutes, or about as long as an entire rock album in the vinyl days. Irsay, 63, ponders between puffs of a cigarette. I mean, it will affect it no matter what I couldnt help it.. Of course, when your team was the winner of the single greatest game of football ever played (the pre-Super Bowl 1958 NFL Championship Game), where the Baltimore Colts beat the New York Giants in sudden death overtime 23-17 thanks to an Ameche 1-yard run for a TD, you have to name the prior city if you want to lay claim to that great win! Irsays lineup of famous guitars has been called the greatest on earth. Its hard to argue with this assessment. Our team helps manage the live production, calling when the songs start and directing the video display. As a guitarist, Jerry Garcia was one my top like three guitarists. Then probably a tie between David Gilmour and Mark Knopfler, but particularly JJ Cale and Jerry Garcia. Items on display ran the gamut from historical artifacts such as letters from George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, the wanted poster for John Wilkes Booth and the Atlantic Charter signed by Winston Churchill and Franklin D. Roosevelt to pop culture items such as Hunter S. Thompsons Red Shark 1973 Chevrolet Caprice convertible." So I kind of tended to that. I dont know if you read that yet, but its fucking hilarious. The product of a quarter-century of feverish gathering, this massive cross section of musical, pop cultural, and political history includes everything from Abraham Lincolns pocketknife to Jack Kerouacs manuscript for the novel On the Road. Open ThursMon, 10am-7pm. Closed TuesWed. The Colts suck because you diss the whole concept of Team or even Gang. Kerouac, to me, was the best writer. All rights reserved. Since, the younger Irsay has spent an estimated $100 million on his collection, but displays it for free. Irsay offset his sports activity with an acute interest in music. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings), Indianapolis Colts owner and musician Jim Irsay is bringing a rock show and pieces of his rock 'n' roll collection to Downtown Las Vegas Events Center on March 4, 2023 (The Jim Irsay Collection), The original manuscript of the first draft of Jack Kerouac's "On The Road," is displayed in Indianapolis, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2004. 1 on Billboards Hot 100 singles chart. Leading up to each concert, INNOVATIVE creates all the content for the LED wall display during the performance, including an intro video and background content for each of the songs played. Interestingly enough, Kerouac hated the 60s. There has been talk that Prince's Paisley Park home in Minnesota will be turned into museum. Irsay: As you know, I was a broadcast journalism major. Credit: WTHR.com Staff 'Guitar Magazine' once dubbed Jim Irsay's collection of guitars as among the best in the world. They borrow everything. Jim was gracious with his time. Las Vegas (February 27, 2023) Kevin Cronin, the iconic lead vocalist for the legendary REO Speedwagon, will join Indianapolis Colts Owner & CEO Jim Irsay and his all-star band for a free, one-night-only performance in Las Vegas celebrating The Jim Irsay Collection, Irsays traveling museum of iconic artifacts from rock music, American history and pop culture. The performance livestreams at showtix4u.com/events/ComposersShowcase, and I always say, this is one of the coolest nights of entertainment in our city. The best thing I can do is I know my friend Hunter, hes a big football fan. I think those of us who are insistent about getting to the top of Mount Everest, its not because we want to see whats on top and say we got to the top of Mount Everest. An evening with Jim Irsays all-star band and priceless I wasnt like a Deadhead. Myself being a Baltimore native, this was a bittersweet day for me, with so many Colts fans in their blue sweatshirts, t-shirts, and hats bearing the Baltimore Blue & White Colts insignia. This fall, its gone on a national tour, with stops in Indianapolis (natch), New York City, and Los Angeles, to name a few locations. Champagne sprayed and Travis Kelce took the stage in goggles at XS Nightclub on Friday night. I mean, Hemingway claimed to have killed over 100 men in three different wars, which is a completely ridiculous thing to say. I have a case that can do it at certain museums which arent many, but in Paris we had it fully displayed at 120 feet. The instrument was a favorite of the late musician, according to Heritage Auctions. In an interview with Vlad Duthiers of CBS Mornings, Irsay touted self-owned guitars, artifacts and historic memorabilia belonging to The Jim Irsay Collection, estimated to be worth over $100 million. The interesting thing about guitars is because of the heritage of these and the providence, theyre special, Irsay told Duthiers. Back in the 20th century, I could never have imagined the Raiders playing in a beautiful stadium in Las Vegas, Irsay says. Have a family and save enough money, put them through college, and if youre lucky enough, move to Florida when youre 65., I mean Im not saying its a bad gig, but a lot of people end up thinking, is this all there is?. You'll now receive the top Colts Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. He attributes this both to experience and mysticism. (all assets courtesy of The Jim Irsay Collection), "Over the years, some remarkable guitar collections have featured in the pages of this magazine. Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay already has an impressive collection of music memorabilia, and it just got stronger this weekend. The Greatest Food Debates Of All Time, Answered Pineapple On Pizza? If it were a normal manuscript, it would still be so special but the fact that its that length, and weve displayed it at 120 feet. The Colts are reportedly hiring Cam Turner as the new QBs coach. Email: brandon@brobible.com. WebLas Vegas (February 27, 2023) Kevin Cronin, the iconic lead vocalist for the legendary REO Speedwagon, will join Indianapolis Colts Owner & CEO Jim Irsay and his all-star band for a free, one-night-only performance in Las Vegas celebrating The Jim Irsay Collection, Irsays traveling museum of iconic artifacts from rock music, American history and pop He only had the number one hit TV show, the number-one album, and the number-one movie in the country. Take someone like John Belushi. The Jim Irsay Collection at the Navy Pier in Chicago. Jim Irsays collection includes guitars used by Prince and Bob Dylan, a piano used by John Lennon and a Ringo Starr drum set, as well as the 120-foot-long scroll on which Jack Kerouac wrote the 1950s novel On the Road. By John ONeill Oct 10, 2021, 7:31am PST Indianapolis Colts owner wants to open a museum for his pop culture Stops have included Washington D.C., Austin, Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, and Indianapolis just before the 2022 NFL season. There are ways it could happen, Lowdens take the keys at Vics Las Vegas jazz club, SNL alum Kevin Nealon to headline Brad Garretts club, REO Speedwagon plans Hi Infidelity series in Las Vegas. Irsays collection also includes Jack Kerouacs original 36-metre typewritten manuscript for On The Road ($2.4m), Hunter S Thompsons Red Shark But, in terms of owning historic instruments with rock n roll credentials and sheer spending power, nobody can top Jim Irsay." Irsay joined Cheddar News to talk about why he's bringing artifacts from the Beatles to Jerry Garcia to light now." He talked about how much putting together a world-class collection costs and what it would take for him to part with it." His tone is warm, with hallmark gruffness. And regardless of your area of interest, there will be something there that will blow your mind." If Irsays fondest wish comes true, his wildly eclectic collection will one day reside in its own wildly eclectic museum. Check out the storied collection of Jim Irsay, Owner/CEO of the Indianapolis Colts! Ive known Steven for 40 years. I really got into music in a big way through WGRB in Chicago (the gospel station founded in 1923), listening to The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson.. Jim Irsayrenowned philanthropist and Owner of the Indianapolis Coltshas a deep passion for rock music. But most of the videos feature creative animated sequences to engage listeners and help them visualize the song as they hear it. Theres only a handful. If you cant, be an accountant or something. READARTICLE, For matters related to TJIC Exhibitions/Tour, For all media inquiries related to TJIC, For all other (non-tour matters) related to TJIC. American History. With L.A. needing to get under the cap and rumors of Keenan Allen becoming a cut candidate, Chargers GM Tom Telesco said Wednesday on GMFB that the veteran WR isn't going anywhere. Thats when the fields are rich with writing. THE JIM IRSAY Collection is just as quirky as the man who created it, Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay. READ ARTICLE, "As much of a spectacle as the cover sets might bewith Irsay backed by members of John Mellencamps band and R.E.M., among otherstheyre simply a warmup act for the main attraction, Irsays massive and still-growing collection." For photos of the collection, visit here. READINTERVIEW, "The focus [of the collection] is on powerful people who changed the world. Its not just guitars, either. Here are three things to know about Colts new QBs coach Cam Turner. Obviously heavily jazz-influenced but way beyond that. But thats just fame and its not about fame. READ ARTICLE, "Irsay, who possesses one of the most impressive collections of musical, historical, sports and pop-culture memorabilia on the planet, is determined to showcase the artifacts while celebrating the music he reveres." They asked why. I am proud to be the steward. In an interview with Vlad Duthiers of CBS Mornings, Irsay touted self-owned guitars, artifacts and historic memorabilia belonging to The Jim Irsay Collection, So I just try to do the best I can to make sure everyone gets a chance to see them and take good care of them and make sure somethings set up right for the long-term future for the next 100 years plus. If the museum he wants gets built, it might not have a lot of velvet ropes or bulletproof-glass enclosures. University of Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter, one of the top prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft, is the subject of arrest warrants in Athens, Georgia, on reckless driving and racing charges as a result of an ongoing investigation into a fatal car crash on Jan. 15, the Athens-Clarke County Police Department said on Wednesday. Irsay: On the Road was so incredible. With the Carson Wentz era over in Washington, Commanders GM Martin Mayhew says while Sam Howell will have an opportunity to be QB1, the team, Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy feels reinvigorated after taking over play-calling duties, calling it "the most fun I've had since I've been in Dallas.". This is Irsays first show in Las Vegas, which of course is now a premier NFL city. And regardless of your area of interest, there will be something there that will blow your mind." Its those gypsies that are out, living throughout the world in different places and experiencing life that way. Platinum albums and radio staples soon followed, setting the stage for the release of the bands explosive Hi Infidelity in 1980, which contained the massive hit singles Keep On Loving You and Take It On the Run. That landmark album spent 15 weeks in the No. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. When you see Jerry Garcia on the 24th fret of Tiger put there by Doug Irwin, thats huge. Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay has a nice collection of instruments on his hands. About $15,000 of the balls sale price went to Ukrainian relief organizations. READ ARTICLE, "As much of a spectacle as the cover sets might bewith Irsay backed by members of John Mellencamps band and R.E.M., among otherstheyre simply a warmup act for the main attraction, Irsays massive and still-growing collection." NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. The guitar promptly ignited a furious bidding war, which Irsays representative won by offering the max $3.75 million. WebJim Irsayrenowned philanthropist and Owner of the Indianapolis Coltshas a deep passion for rock music. The Colts owner paid a hefty $137,500 for the guitar at an auction in Beverly Hills, according to the Associated Press. Shaquille ONeal, aka DJ Diesel, is among the headliners for Wynn Nightlife this spring and summmer. Copyright 2023 Indianapolis Monthly, All Rights Reserved. So, I went out and bought Fandango! by ZZ Top.. He talked about how much putting together a world-class collection costs and what it would take for him to part with it." 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Its more of the spirit and what comes to me., Nevertheless, he doesnt win every bidding war. I was just sitting in a farmhouse and there were ghosts around supposedly but they just came to me through the universe., And thats the thing with writing. It sold for $50,000 (and probably could have been obtained for $50 before Russia invaded Ukraine). But in terms of Americans, obviously Hemingway and Hunter and [Bob] Dylan, obviously, in my mind. He and Hemingway lived lives where they tried to put themselves in the thick of things and they did. 1 pick, All available free-agent guards for Colts in 2023, All available free agent WRs for the Colts in 2023, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Hear some of our stories from the road, along with music, poetry, games, door prizes and other giveaways! So he just goes on and on in this book. Exclusive Events + Special Offers. What planet are you from? We even direct the image magnification (IMAG)which projects the stage performance on screen. So for me when we were faking it after World War II in the 50s and everyone was so cool about pretending how everything was so cool. Floored, floored. In spite of that vow, he almost let Kurt Cobains guitar slip through his fingers. I love finding out about the provenance [of the instruments in the collection]. Ethan May I was with him in Indianapolis at The Vogue, this nightclub that RatDog was playing. It was a big deal for him. He set up free exhibitions across the country, displaying his priceless collection alongside a live performance from The Jim Irsay Band. The funniest part of the day: I was standing beside the Scroll waiting for Scrollkeeper Jim Canary to finish a conversation with a fan when a family of five walked by, glanced at the Scroll without missing a step, and I swear I heard this exact conversation, verbatim: 12 year old kid, pointing to Jacks Scroll: HeyDad, whats that?Dad, not breaking stride: Thats the Declaration of Independence.Mom, jaw drops: I didnt know it was that long.. Since, the younger Irsay has since spent an estimated $100 million on his collection, but displays it for free. WHEN: Saturday, March 4, 6:00 - 11:00 p.m. WHERE: Downtown Las Vegas Event Center, 200 S. 3rd St. Members of The Jim Irsay Band include Kenny Aronoff on drums (Paul McCartney, John Mellencamp, The Rolling Stones, Sting, Bob Dylan), Tom Bukovac on guitar (played on over 700 albums with major artists), Mike Mills on bass & vocals (founding member of R.E.M. Buy it on Bookshop! He was kind of crossing into the next dimension from already a successful writing and directing career in Hollywood. I couldnt be a bigger fan personally. (Jim really digs guitars!). Its a little bit like that movie. When I was 18, 19 or 20, I wasnt hopping in the car and chasing them down somewhere as much. Its a 200-foot scroll upon which Kerouac pounded out his most famous missive during a weekslong, alcohol- and drug-fueled frenzy. I never thought I would meet someone like Steven Stills or have Jerry Garcias Tiger. Its like how can ownership change your feelings? Jim Irsay, Owner & CEO of the NFLs Indianapolis Colts, exhibited items from The Jim Irsay Collection his renowned assemblage of historic and iconic artifacts from rock music, American history, and pop culture in San Francisco on Saturday night. Colts Jim Irsay shined onstage along with his acclaimed collection in hometown of Indianapolis. About $15,000 of the balls sale price went to Ukrainian relief organizations. Jim Irsays passion for rock music, American history and pop culture led him to assemble a robust collection of historic and If the (other bidder) would have gone to $4 million, I would have been out because I was asleep, Irsay told The Daily Mail. It was nice there were a number of exhibits featuring players from the Baltimore era, Raymond Berry, Gino Marchetti, Alan Ameche, and Johnny Unitas. But, in terms of owning historic instruments with rock n roll credentials and sheer spending power, nobody can top Jim Irsay." The Rogers Foundation chair Beverly Rogers says of her namesake theater, We want to know what we can add. I just think of creating things that make people feel and, hopefully, feel inspired, feel well, feel spiritual, feel God, and the spirits that truly are there and pure love. READARTICLE, "To call Irsays collection breathtaking would not do it justice. Specifically, our conversation loosely focuses on the backstory of three artifacts: Our 40-minute conversation was a fun and freewheeling one. Prince used the guitar from the late 1980s to the mid-1990s. In 1977, the piano was used by Freddie Mercury for a 1977 Queen tour, and then by Paul McCartney during 1985s Live Aid concert. I was a concert violinist at age 6, in the Suzuki method, at Northwestern school of music, but gave it up when I was 12, Irsay says. The Jim Irsay Collection of guitars. In 1977, the piano was used by Freddie Mercury for a 1977 Queen tour, and then by Paul McCartney during 1985s Live Aid concert. He typically sets a ceiling on how much he wants to spend and leaves the actual in-person bidding to an intermediary. Over the span of two decades, Irsay has acquired a vast collection of cultural memorabilia. His writing was so powerful that I couldnt read it too much or it would affect my writing too much. Jerry Cimino on bass and vocals, Danny Nucci (musician and actor from Titanic and The Rock) on guitar and sax, among many other top players. And speaking of drug-fueled missives, in 1998, Thompson sent Irsay an equally impassioned plea for the Colts to draft QB Ryan Leaf instead of Peyton Manning. READ ARTICLE, Smells like team spirit: Billionaire Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay shares his collection of rare guitars at a free exhibition after splurging $4.4 million on Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain's Fender Mustang READ ARTICLE, "Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay is displaying his world-renowned collection of historic memorabilia to the public for the first time in the Big Apple. Its so important to me that in the museum, people can play things and touch them, he told guitar.com. Irsay purchased the "Yellow Cloud" electric guitar that Prince once used in concerts. Hes still adding to the collection and keeping it topical. 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