Cleveland Rocks

[marcus]

Just got back from a trip to Cleveland, and the Rock and Roll Hall Of
Fame and Museum.

It was my third visit since 1998, and the first time I'd been back
since 2001.

Yes, to some extent there is a very commercial aspect to the the
place, but the carefully researched exhibits and memorabilia make up
for that. It is both a visual and aural treat. Every time I've been
there, I always feel like a kid in a candy shop.

If you are close to, or are all ready in your 60s, it is a bit
startling to realize that the sights, sounds, and heroes being paid
homage are part of your own personal history...making one feel a bit
old, but the way it's done with the honoring of the music and
musicians of your teenage and young adult years...make you appreciate
your Rock heritage all the more, and feel just like a kid again.

When I went to the Rock Hall in 2001, there was a special exhibit
about John Lennon with tons of stuff donated by Yoko. This time, The
Beatles were still represented well. Featured were the piano on which
John Lennon composed most of the songs on "Double Fantasy", his copy
of "The Daily Howl", hand-written lyrics to several songs by The
Beatles(e.g. "Hey Jude"), and remembrances and photos from The Beatles
concert in Cleveland.

If you have never been to Cleveland and the Rock Hall, I heartily
recommend it...and if you have been there...isn't time to go again?

Rock on,

Marc

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[Mister Charlie]

"marcus" <marc...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Just got back from a trip to Cleveland, and the Rock and Roll Hall Of
> Fame and Museum.
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>
>

Yeah, haven't been there since the late 90's, but it is indeed a special
place. Pop music was a commerical enterprise from the start, so there's no
getting arounf that.

But the exhibits and memorabalia are indeed special and to see things close
up like costumes (and how small some of the celebs were), or John Lennon's
handwritten notes, or Janis Joplin's painted car...fun stuff.

Good memories.