For many people the pinnacle of the city's musical success came with 2 Tone, when The Specials and The Selecter created a distinctive sound which reached an international audience.  Yet Coventry has produced many other talented and successful artists, from The Zodiacs, Frank Ifield and Vince Hill, through The Sorrows, The Mighty Avengers and Lieutenant Pigeon, to Hazel O'Connor, King, Panjabi MC, Stereo Nation and current chart successes, The Enemy.  This exhibition highlights their achievements.

Visitors can see a wealth of memorabilia relating to all of these artists and many more, including instruments, clothing worn on stage, handwritten song lyrics, albums and posters, many of which have been lent by the artists themselves.  A highlight of the exhibition is the rare opportunity to see interviews with the artists in newly-made film footage.  You can also have a go at mixing your own track and of course, listen to many of the great songs produced by Coventry bands.