About
The story behind the collection
Hi there! I'm a passionate Hard Rock Cafe fan from the Netherlands, and my journey started in the mid-90s. What began as a casual visit to my first Hard Rock Café in Los Angeles soon grew into a lifelong passion traveling the world to collect pins and classic t-shirts from every Hard Rock Cafe, Hotel, and Rock Shop I come across.
With over 100 visits, more than 140 pins, and over 100 t-shirts in my collection, each item tells its own story. Through this site, I want to share that passion with fellow collectors and Hard Rock fans around the world.
Whether you're a seasoned collector or just curious, I hope this inspires you to visit a Hard Rock Cafe on your next trip.
Fun Facts
Some fun numbers and records from my hard rock cafe adventures
How I Count My Visits
Counting visits may seem straightforward, but every collector has their own approach. Here's how I keep track of mine:
- Cafes, Hotels, and Rock Shops — I count all three types. I only count a rock shop as a visit if it has unique merchandize like a pin of t-shirt. If I visit a location twice it still counts as one visit. Also when the a property has been relocated (after been closed for a while)
- Closed locations still count — If I visited a location that has since closed, it still counts as a visit. Once visited, always visited.
- The pin or t-shirt seals the deal — While not required for a visit, buying a pin or t-shirt makes the visit feel "official" to me.
Interesting Links
Useful resources for Hard Rock fans and collectors:
Official Hard Rock
Collector Communities
Connect With Me
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Need Help Planning Your Next Trip?
Looking to visit a Hard Rock Cafe on your next holiday or planning an entirely new trip? My wife runs MayoTravel, a travel agency that can help you plan the perfect trip, whether it's a city break with a Hard Rock visit or a round trip on the other side of the world. MayoTravel is your personal travel agency for tailor made holidays, group trips, and more.