Let's face it - Cleveland doesn't get much good press and the country rarely gives us a break when they have the opportunity to make us a laughing stock of something. This week Cleveland is enjoying some positive attention. We are the home of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - yet the induction ceremony has only taken place here once since the Rock Hall opened in 1997. Henceforth, it will be here every three years.This is Induction Week 2009. Last Saturday they held The Moondog Coronation Ball with groups such as Tommy James and the Shondells, Three Dog Night, Herman's Hermits and Little Richard. (I read that Little Richard came on the stage in a wheelchair - now THAT can make you feel OLD.) Tomorrow a new exhibit opens called From Asbury Park to the Promised Land: The Life and Music of Bruce Springsteen. Thursday will see a concert with the O'Jays, Dave Mason and Wanda Jackson. Friday- Little Anthony and the Imperials. Saturday is the Induction Ceremony at Cleveland Public Hall. This year's inductees are Jeff Beck, Little Anthony and the Imperials, Run-DMC, Metallica, Bobby Womack and Wanda Jackson.
I can't say I'm actually attending any of these events, but I'm enjoying the positive atmosphere and the good news in Cleveland for a change. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum is a beautiful building that sits in North Coast Harbor on Lake Erie as you can see above. Just this weekend I was listening to the oldies being played in the grocery store and wondering if any of these artists ever dreamed we'd still be hearing their songs forty years later.
A couple weeks ago we met some friends at a restaurant where an "oldies" band was playing. Hearing songs from Junior High and High School was more fun than I imagined. The place was wall-to-wall fifty and sixty-somethings dancing their fool heads off. We LOVE rock and roll and always will.
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Oh, my friend Deb, at Papa Do Run blog would love this post. She has a great blog derived from her book of memories of growing up in Detroit during the 50s. You can find the link on my blog Blasts From the Past, if you're interested.
Kat
Diane -
I have been a fan of music since forever. I grew up in the 70's and went to most of the big concerts that came to Chicago..you name them, Led Zepplin, Queen, Peter Frampton, The Who (Tommy Tour - FABULOUS!), Pink Floyd, Chicago, etc. I saw them all.
So, I definitely need to head to Cleveland and check out all the history housed within the Hall of Fame.
singing along with no shame
Diane
I love this post and your blog
You have been tagged at Psyche Connections for your 25 Influences.
I will look forward to reading them
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