September 13, 2014

We have been looking forward to  visiting the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland.  It certainly did not disappoint.  Since the opening of the museum in 1995, it has collected articles and instruments belonging to many musicians that been inducted to the Hall since it's inception.

On the way into Cleveland we got turned around a couple of times trying to find the Hall, and a parking space.  We finally found a convenient location for only $5.

The city of Cleveland worked hard to finally be honored as the City of choice for the Hall, ahead of places like Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, Memphis and San Francisco.  The first inductees were honored in 1986 even though the Hall wasn't opened until 1995.

The Hall is a 7 story building that features many articles from artists as well as people contributing to the recording industry.

Bo Diddley's electric guitar

AC DC

Beads anyone?

John Lennon's Yamaha

Articles from the Beatles performances

Alice pointed out that the song Beautiful Boy in the movie Mr. Hollands Opus was actually penned by John Lennon.  It was written and recorded in 1980 on the inspiration of Sean.

Jimi Hendrix's outfit worn in 1970

Heavy metal anyone?

The piano used by Jerry Lee Lewis to record Whole Lotta Shakin and Great Balls of Fire at the Sun Studio in Memphis.  It was also used by Carl Perkins to record  Matchbox and Your True Love.

Memorabilia from the Woodstock festival in 1969

You know the routine...and a trip through the museum store.  $8,000

We decided to take a short walk to Lake Erie.  On the way was a limo with sign on back.  With 43 years, we decided we could have a little picture fun with it.

We walked around a monument and saw a wedding attendant waiting for pictures.  She is wearing sneakers that match the Bride and Groom

Kind of makes you wonder what we are up to doesn't it.  Actually nothing...just a selfie.

Getting close to 5 o'clock we decided to back to the parking garage.  When we turned the corner, the door was closed.  We went to the elevator enclosure...locked.  Another entrance...door closed.  We went around to another entrance and they were getting ready to close up for the day.  Luckily we got there in time.  The garage was being used as a parking area for a special event.  Come to find out is was for people in the wedding we noticed a while before.  It is normally used for employees at the court house and is monitored by security and locked at night.  So glad we decided not to take the time to have a meal in the city.

For more, visit Rock and Roll Hall of Fame