The city of Cleveland grew up along the shoreline of Lake Erie, dating back to 1814 when the town was first incorporated. It would be forever known as the Ohio city that gave birth to rock and roll when the term rolled from the lips of Alan Freed in the 1950s. What better place to house the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum?
   This city scene captures the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame designed by architect I.M. Pei, an angular 150,000 square foot attraction, which snuggles up to the shoreline of Lake Erie. The museum opened in 1995 and features rock and roll music greats, spanning the spectrum from Elvis Presley to Howlin' Wolf (Chester Arthur Burnett) and non-performers, such as George Martin. Pete Townsend and Chuck Berry were included in the ground breaking ceremonies, with honorees, Yoko Ono and Little Richard, at the ribbon cutting. The Hall, a must-see for popular music lovers, has honored all types of performers, producers, and a new addition, the sidemen and those known for early rock and roll influences. Yes, Cleveland has been rockin' for more than a half century!

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