Hall of Fame Series
The Hall of Fame Series, which began in April 1996, is a cornerstone of the Museum’s curatorial and educational efforts. By bringing inductees to Cleveland (and occasionally to venues in other parts of the country) on a regular basis, the series offers audiences rare and unique access to Hall of Famers in an intimate setting. Formats for these once-in-a-lifetime events have inspired spontaneous conversation and impromptu performances, special presentations, and audience-participation question and answer sessions. The series celebrates the careers of some of rock music’s biggest names and allows the public to learn about the history and influence of rock and roll from the people who made it. Each Hall of Fame Series is audio and/or videotaped for use in the Museum’s future Library and Archives.
Past Performances
2007
February - Chris Blackwell
2006
February – Eric Burdon, Bootsy Collins
March – Hal Blaine
June – Ed King
September – Robbie Robertson
October - Clem Burke
November - Andy Summers
2005
January – Isaac Hayes
May – Stewart Copeland
June – Seymour Stein, Phil Lesh
2004
February – Earl Palmer
May – Roger McGuinn
2003
June – Mark Ramone
2001
April - Felix Cavaliere
2000
December - John Cale, Graham Nash
November - Dion
February - Pete Seeger
July - The Yardbirds
1999
January - Sam Phillips
February - Al Green
June - Michelle Philips
July - The Staple Singers
1998
February - Ruth Brown, Jerry Butler
April - Joe Walsh
June - Wilson Pickett
September - Bo Diddley
October - John Lee Hooker
1997
February - Holland, Dozier and Holland , The Temptations, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
March - Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons
June - Aretha Franklin
September - Little Richard
1996
April - Ray Davies, Dickey Betts, The Band
May - Roger McGuinn, Jerry Wexler
June - Martha Reeves
July - Ray Manzarek
June - Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller
Public Programs
Eldon Shamblin's (Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys) Fender Stratocaster Electric Guitar
Photo by Design Photography
Anonymous Texas Collector
