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The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum will celebrate its 15th Anniversary with Rock Hall Ball.

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Next Live Stream: Hall of Fame Series with Dennis Edwards of the Temptations on July 30 at 1 p.m. EST.

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From Asbury Park to the Promised Land: The Life and Music of Bruce Springsteen

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum and Case Western Reserve University celebrated Janis Joplin, one of rock and roll’s most passionate and influential artists, during the 14th annual American Music Masters series.

FEATURED: 14th annual AMM tribute

The Woodstock exhibit tells the story of the festival - three days of iconic performances from an unprecedented array of artists, including Janis Joplin.

FEATURED: WOODSTOCK: The 40th Anniversary

The word "psychedelic" was applied to the San Francisco scene, implying a colorful alteration of the senses.

FEATURED: San Francisco, CA

Howlin’ Wolf ranks among the most electrifying performers in blues history, as well as one of its greatest characters.

FEATURED: The Roots of Rock and Roll

Howlin’ Wolf ranks among the most electrifying performers in blues history, as well as one of its greatest characters.

FEATURED: Howlin' Wolf: A Biography

See the major events of Howlin' Wolf's life.

FEATURED: Howlin' Wolf: A Timeline

Guest writer Jon Shapiro shares thoughts on the making of the groundbreaking movie.

FEATURED: Behind The Scenes of U2 3D

In the two decades after the release of their first album, Boy, U2 established itself as one of the most adventurous and groundbreaking bands in the history of rock and roll.

FEATURED: In The Name of Love: Two Decades of U2

From the beginning, U2 has been a band on a mission. With each album and concert, the Irish quartet has endeavored to create music of lasting worth and substance.

FEATURED: U2: A Biography

Come to the Rock Hall for a weekend filled with events for guitar enthusiasts and the entire family. Learn more about the life and legacy of one of rock and roll's greatest inventors.

FEATURED: Save the Dates: August 13 -15, 2010

Friends and family give a moving tribute full of memories and music to honor the life of Les Paul.

FEATURED: The Late, Great Les Paul

This exhibit features numerous artifacts related to Les Paul’s life and career, highlighted by the "Clunker" - his first attempt to make an electric solid-body guitar.

FEATURED: The New Sound: Les Paul and the Electric Guitar

Just as artists like Chuck Berry and Bob Dylan shaped popular music, Springsteen served as a pivotal figure in its evolution with his rise to prominence in the mid-Seventies.

FEATURED: Bruce Springsteen: A Biography

From Asbury Park to the Promised Land: The Life and Music of Bruce Springsteen is the first major artifact-driven exhibit about Springsteen’s legendary career.

FEATURED: From Asbury Park to the Promised Land

Bruce Springsteen's most famous guitar became iconic after it was featured on the cover of Born to Run, and, in recent years, fans would applaud when Springsteen put it on and played it in concert.

FEATURED: Exclusive Interview with Bruce Springsteen

Toddler Rock is a nationally acclaimed music-based outreach/education program for underserved preschoolers, their parents, caregivers and teachers.

FEATURED: Inside The Classroom

Toddler Rock featured on the Today Show.

FEATURED: The Today Show

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland offers inner-city preschoolers a unique way to prepare for reading. (PDF file)

FEATURED: Toddler Rock in the Press

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum opened an exhibit on January 1 to pay tribute to Motown’s 50th Anniversary.

FEATURED: Motown: The Sound of Young America

The Rock Hall has developed several exhibitions that are available for touring.

FEATURED: Photo Gallery: The Sound of Young America

Out of the grittiness of the urban blues scene evolved the polished pop-soul sound of Motown. Appealing to both black and white listeners, Motown was “The Sound of Young America.”

FEATURED: Detroit: Motown Records

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum celebrates the 75th anniversary of Elvis Presley's birth. It’s one of those moments that make you wonder what would have happened had he not died so young.

FEATURED: Celebrating 75 Years of Elvis

These songs are some of rock and roll’s most popular and influential recordings. Check out how many of Elvis' songs made the list.

FEATURED: The Songs that Shaped Rock

In July 1954, two years after forming his own label, Sun records, Phillips released the first single by Elvis Presley.

FEATURED: Memphis, Tennessee

Michael Jackson was a singer, songwriter, dancer and celebrity icon with a huge catalog of hit records and countless awards to his credit. Beyond that, he transfixed the world like few entertainers before or since.

FEATURED: Michael Jackson: a biography

The Museum featured a special memorial wall dedicated to Jackson’s life and legacy in the Ahmet M. Ertegun Main Exhibit Hall.

FEATURED: Michael Jackson Memorial Wall

Insights from Rock Hall staff and guest writers about exhibits, events, concerts and more.

FEATURED: Rock Hall President Terry Stewart on "This Is It."

Les Paul Weekend

The Rock Hall will honor the life and legacy of inductee Les Paul August 13-15, 2010.

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What’s Going On

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum will celebrate its 15th Anniversary with Rock Hall Ball.

Next Live Stream: Hall of Fame Series with Dennis Edwards of the Temptations on July 30 at 1 p.m. EST.

From Asbury Park to the Promised Land: The Life and Music of Bruce Springsteen

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