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Wow. Men are from Mars!

You know, you have to love a gallery that is all about kick-ass rock ‘n’ roll. A few months ago, Symbolic Gallery (4631 S. Dean Martin Dr., Suite 100) unveiled its collection of rock photography by Robert M Knight. And on Friday, May 2, legendary photographer Mick Rock brings his visual documents of glam and punk rock to owner Bernie Chase’s veritable shrine to pop culture.

Rock got his start as the official photographer for a then-unknown David Bowie in the early 1970s, moving on to shoot some of that decade’s greats — Lou Reed, Iggy Pop, Queen, The Sex Pistols, Blondie and more. In recent years, Rock’s lens has captured modern faces such as Michael Stipe, The Strokes and Foo Fighters.

After kicking off with the invite-only reception on May 2, the exhibit will be open to the public Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. until June 15. All of Rock’s work — as well as Symbolic’s vast memorabilia collection — will be available for purchase. Talk to your loan officer now.

When you spend all your millions on tattoos, there is no money left for things like shirts.

Fancy yourself a rock star, do ya? It’s OK, so do the Tattooed Millionaires, who we’re pretty sure are tattooed but not millionaires. Still, the Los Angeles-based glam rock band — yes, we said “glam rock” — is performing at Rox (5285 Dean Martin Dr.) on Saturday, April 26, and Sarah B. Downey of the Covet agency is looking for a few good bands to join them.

Downey is holding an open call for potential opening bands, for what she expects to be a “showcase of the best Las Vegas has to offer.” If you think your band rates, contact Downey at 702-274-8884. Now. Go do it!