I am not a lawyer.  You are going to need one.  Copyright law keeps changing.

First of all, it is my understanding that no recordings are in the public domain.  You *will* need to pay performance royalties.  If you have an
ASCAP (or BMI) lisence, check the wording on that.  If not, then you'll probably have to go to the appropriate lisencing agency.

If you're seeking a special-use lisence (say, for short-term use), you may need to contact the artists' agents.

Before doing anything, try contacting the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame or the Experience Music Project.  I'm sure they would be able to give you
some good advice.

(The above is based on my having taken a course in Music and Entertainment Business a couple decades ago. The text book was titled "How to
Make Money in Music." A visiting lecturer took one look at the cover and answered: "Sue people." You're going swimming with the sharks here.
Be careful.)

-- Gene

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Eugene Dillenburg
Exhibit Developer
Science Museum of Minnesota
651-221-4706

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