The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame was created, but
remained a homeless organization, at
least temporarily.
Several cities were
considered and Cleveland lobbied hard with signed petitions and $65 million
pledged toward the building. Part of their argument for putting it in Cleveland
is that Cleveland DJ Alan Freed is credited with the birth of rock and roll and
with organizing the first rock and roll concert, the “Moondog Coronation Ball”,
March 21, 1952, which was held in Cleveland.
(“Moondog” was Freed’s nickname.)
Groundbreaking was held June 7, 1993
with Pete Townshend and Chuck Berry “doing the honors”. The building is a 7-level pyramid design and
includes costumes from famous artists plus a theater to show musical films. The
inductee ceremony located is rotated among various cities, but every third year
it is held in Cleveland.
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