After leaving Cedar, I headed to Oxford MI to spend a night with Dawn. Then, the next morning I headed to Cleveland. I was staying at a Kimpton Hotel – the Kimpton Schofield. Sadly, although it wasn’t exactly dumpy, it was the dumpiest Kimpton I’ve ever stayed at. The rooms were kinda beat. But the lobby was nice and the wine hour was nice. Not too many people staying there – things were still in the midst of slowing opening back up – so that was nice.
Here’s a photo of a plaque at a rest stop I stopped at on my way to Cleveland:
The nice thing is the hotel was only about 3 blocks walking to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! I arrived in Cleveland in the afternoon, and the next day I had a timed reservation to go.
Getting close!
And there it is!
There was a girl standing right behind where Kenn’s head is, getting her photo taken. Good idea to block her out Kenn!
They had music playing outside too (of course)
Now I’m inside. That hot dog thing was from a Phish concert – the Phishmobile
“OMFUG” stands for: Other Music for Uplifting Gormandizers
Bill Haley’s guitar (remember Rock Around the Clock?)
Hank Williams’ suit
Interestingly Elvis Presley was a follower of the book below.
Elvis’ handwriting!
Some random but interesting photos:
Rick James’ guitar!
These shoes were worn by Jorma Kaukonen, of Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna.
Handwritten lyrics to Needle and the Damage Done by Neil Young
Stevie Nicks dress
Sid Vicious Boots
Set list and Clothing worn by the drummer, from Alice in Chains
Alice in Chains claymation dolls from the “I Stay Away” video. http://Alice In Chains – I Stay Away (Official Video) – YouTube
Kurt Cobain’s guitar
Alice Cooper’s Boots
One of Prince’s outfits
One of Katy Perry’s costumes for her Superbowl Halftime Show
Another Prince outfit
Lady Gaga’s outfit for the Superbowl
Worn by Flea from Red Hot Chili Peppers
Ann Wilson’s dress
I was in the museum for at least 2.5 hours and I took a ton of photos so I think I’m not going to try to fit them all into one entry. So, stay tuned for Part 2!