SKYBAR Showcases Photo Exhibit by Neal Preston,

Famed Rock Photographer, on June 17

Exclusive never-before-seen Led Zeppelin piece will be unveiled

Las Vegas – June 9, 2010 – SKYBAR, at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, unveils an exclusive photo exhibit featuring the works of legendary rock photographer, Neal Preston on Thursday, June 17.  The collection provides an extensive overview of Preston’s body of work, shot over four decades.  It includes a limited-edition never-before-seen Led Zeppelin enlarged contact sheet which is a collaboration between HRH magazine and Neal Preston.

“Hard Rock encourages what this collection is all about,” said Neal Preston. “These photographs represent more than just a singer at a mic; there is an emotional connection that occurs when people view them.  Classic rock has exploded in the past few years, and music photography is now recognized as a true art form. It is an honor to have my work displayed at the Hard Rock.”

A public reception will be held at SKYBAR from 9 to 11 pm on June 17. Signed and numbered limited-edition exhibition prints will be available for purchase at the Hard Rock Retail Store.  Preston’s exhibit, will be on display inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino beginning June 18, following the unveiling event at SKYBAR.

“We are very excited to have the opportunity to work with Neal and display his extensive collection,” said Phil Shalala, CMO of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. “His work represents everything that the Hard Rock brand embodies and we are pleased to not only share that experience with our guests, but to also give them the opportunity to take a piece of it home.”

In conjunction with the unveiling of the photo exhibit, HRH magazine hosts its summer issue release party.  This special collectors’ edition features a 12-page spread of the artist’s photography including a first-person account story by Preston himself with an  introduction by director and Oscar-winning screenwriter (and long-time friend of Preston’s) , Cameron Crowe. The cover will feature an image of super group, Them Crooked Vultures, which includes rock icon John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin, Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters and Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age.

About Neal Preston: A life out of the ordinary, Neal Preston has spent the past four decades traveling the world photographing rock royalty.  A body of work spanning almost 40 years, is regarded as one of the music industry’s most extensive and significant photo collections. While rock fans best know Preston as the legendary photographer who has toured the USA with Led Zeppelin, The Who, Queen, Fleetwood Mac, Bruce Springsteen, Duran Duran, Billy Joel and countless others, his rock ‘n’ roll travels have also included touring Europe, Canada, Russia, Japan, China, South Africa and South America with a unlimited list of rock artists.  With a career in photography that started while still in high school and continues to this day, Preston has made a significant contribution to the pop-culture history of his generation.

SKYBAR: Perched above the HRH Beach Club, SKYBAR creates an exclusive, chic atmosphere and the perfect complement to the all-new Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Partygoers can escape the club scene to lounge under the stars by night.  The intimate setting and sophisticated environment overlooks the glittering expanse of the Las Vegas Strip.

About Hard Rock Hotel & Casino: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, owned and operated by Morgans Hotel Group Co. (NASDAQ: MHGC) and equity partner DLJ Merchant Banking Partners, is a premier destination entertainment resort situated on 26 acres in Las Vegas. Built in 1995, the property recently completed its $750 million expansion in early 2010. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino offers an energetic entertainment and gaming experience with the services and amenities associated with a boutique luxury resort hotel. The property is known for its innovative nightlife and music scene where such acts as The Rolling Stones, Bon Jovi, Paul McCartney, Incubus, Nine Inch Nails and The Killers have all performed.  Features of the property include an 11-story Hard Rock Hotel tower with 640 guest rooms, 17-story Paradise Tower with 490 rooms and suites and the all-suite HRH Tower with 359 suites, eight spa villas and seven penthouse suites; 72,000 square feet of casino space; 80,000 square feet of flexible meeting and convention space; the luxurious Vanity nightclub; Reliquary Water Sanctuary & Spa; BrannonHair salon; 4.8 acres of tropical pool paradise; Rehab, the trendsetting Sunday afternoon pool party; The Joint by Rogue concert venue, home to Supernatural Santana: A Trip Through the Hits; rock club Wasted Space; a 7,000 square feet Poker Lounge; restaurants including Rare 120 steakhouse, the Tuscan-style Italian eatery AGO, world-renowned Nobu, Johnny Smalls, Pink Taco and Mr. Lucky’s 24/7 diner; numerous cocktail lounges; several retail stores; and the Rock Spa/Health Club, a state-of-the-art fitness center.  For room availability and additional information call 800.HRD.ROCK (800.473.7625) or visit www.hardrockhotel.com.