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Avalyn Hunter

Avalyn Hunter (born September 7, 1961) is an American author, mental health professional and racing historian. She is a well-known figure in the Horse Racing world and has written three books including the influential American Classic Pedigrees 1914-2002, published by Eclipse Press in 2003.

= Coventry Music Museum = Coventry Music Museum (CMM) is a museum, art gallery, music records archive and an interactive media studio located on Walsgrave Road, Ball Hill, Coventry, England.

Overview
The museum is an independent museum run by unpaid volunteers. It was the vision of music historian Peter Chambers and journalist Julie Chambers, who both serve as directors of the museum today. The museum went into business in 2010. It received £10,000 in funding from the Heritage Lottery in 2015 and has also received grants from the General Charity of the City of Coventry.

Admission to the museum requires the purchase of a ticket, costing £3 for adults, with concessions for other demographics. The Museum received it's 5000th visitor in 2015 and its 9000th in 2018.

Collections
The museum has many collections and exhibitions containing a variety of musical apparatus, most notably from Coventry-born and based musicians and musical groups. These include an exhibition paying tribute to 19th century comedian T.E. Dunville, a 60s sound booth and a permanent display dedicated to Delia Derbyshire. The museum is also home to the entire output of 2-Tone Record, an English record label founded by Jerry Dammers. Every single ever made by the label is available to view.

Paul King, frontman for the 80s band King paid a visit to the museum in 2011 and attended a special exhibition in tribute to his band. English rock band The Enemy has visited the museum as well.