The term 'rock and roll' was coined by Cleveland DJ Alan Freed
in the early 1950s, and it is partly for this reason that Cleveland
won the fiercely contested honour of becoming home to the Rock and
Roll Hall of Fame. Designed by renowned architect I.M. Pei as an
'echo of the energy of rock and roll', the glass and porcelain
pyramid-shaped structure is a celebration of the American
institution of rock music in honour of those who have had an
influential role on modern music. With a permanent collection
drawing from the most impressive and iconic rock and roll artefacts
and a wide-ranging roster of on-going and temporary exhibits, the
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is dedicated to exploring the
past, present and future of the music. The Museum augments its own
massive collection of thousands of artefacts with items on loan
from artists and collectors from around the world. It includes
exhibits dedicated to the museum's choice of all-time top artists,
including Elvis Presley, t Address: 1 Key Plaza, 751 Erieside Avenue Website: www.rockhall.com Telephone: (216) 781 7625 Transportation: Waterfront Rapid transit from Public Square to North
Coast Harbour Station. Opening Time: Daily 10am-5:30pm; in summer (Memorial Day to Labor
Day) open until 9pm on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Admission: $22 adults, $13 children aged 9-12. Concessions
available.
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