<strong>Rock hard, Hard Rock:</strong> Since the first Hard Rock Cafe opened in 1971, branches have opened everywhere from Tokyo to Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt (pictured). Click on to learn more.
Rock hard, Hard Rock: Since the first Hard Rock Cafe opened in 1971, branches have opened everywhere from Tokyo to Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt (pictured). Click on to learn more.
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<strong>Peter Morton: </strong>Morton, whose father founded the famous US chain Morton's Steakhouse, opened the first Hard Rock alongside business partner Isaac Tigrett in London in 1971.
Peter Morton: Morton, whose father founded the famous US chain Morton's Steakhouse, opened the first Hard Rock alongside business partner Isaac Tigrett in London in 1971.
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<strong>Wings on order:</strong> Paul and Linda McCartney inaugurated a London West End branch of Hard Rock with a set by their band Wings in 1973.
Wings on order: Paul and Linda McCartney inaugurated a London West End branch of Hard Rock with a set by their band Wings in 1973.
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<strong>Stripes and stars: </strong>The two U.S.-born founders traded on nostalgia for American foods like burgers and hot dogs.
Stripes and stars: The two U.S.-born founders traded on nostalgia for American foods like burgers and hot dogs.
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<strong>Expanding:</strong> One of the most popular branches was Hard Rock's New York City outpost.
Expanding: One of the most popular branches was Hard Rock's New York City outpost.
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<strong>Rocking parties: </strong>Aerosmith presented guitar-making pioneer Les Paul with a guitar-shaped birthday cake at Hard Rock NYC.
Rocking parties: Aerosmith presented guitar-making pioneer Les Paul with a guitar-shaped birthday cake at Hard Rock NYC.
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<strong>Wall art: </strong>Hard Rock's huge cache of music memorabilia was the only decor needed.
Wall art: Hard Rock's huge cache of music memorabilia was the only decor needed.
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<strong>China blues:</strong> B.B. King performed at the opening of Hard Rock Beijing in 1994.
China blues: B.B. King performed at the opening of Hard Rock Beijing in 1994.
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<strong>Who needs Hollywood:</strong> Hard Rock hands out its own Walk of Fame stars -- in this case, to Van Halen.
Who needs Hollywood: Hard Rock hands out its own Walk of Fame stars -- in this case, to Van Halen.
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<strong>Shirt thing:</strong> Hard Rock fans collect pins, shirts and other items from various HRC locations they visit around the world.
Shirt thing: Hard Rock fans collect pins, shirts and other items from various HRC locations they visit around the world.
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<strong>Stage show:</strong> HRC locations also host music performances.
Stage show: HRC locations also host music performances.
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<strong>Local flavor:</strong> Yep, you can take a Venetian gondola to the HRC in the Italian city.
Local flavor: Yep, you can take a Venetian gondola to the HRC in the Italian city.
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<strong>Location is everything:</strong> The brand has opened locations in cities with big tourist centers, like Honolulu (pictured).
Location is everything: The brand has opened locations in cities with big tourist centers, like Honolulu (pictured).
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