The Story of Rock

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The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum exists to collect, preserve and interpret the impact rock has made on our world. The evolving story of rock can be found on the Rock Hall's blog and feature pages, in addition to videos and galleries that capture the moments that matter in rock and roll. Here you'll find rock and roll news, artist interviews, performance notes, the latest event and exhibit happenings, and more. Consider this your backstage pass.

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Photo Gallery: The 2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Backstage moments, performances and photographs of other memorable moments at the 28th Annual Rock and roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony!

The Rolling Stones on Tour – and Exhibit

A personal look at the "world's greatest rock and roll band" – and why seeing is believing.

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Today in Rock: May 24

1941: Bob Dylan was born.
1949: Wynonie Harris hits #4 on the R&B chart with "Drinkin' Wine Spo-Dee-O-Dee".
1950: Buddy Johnson hits #8 on the R&B chart with "Because, Pts. 1 & 2".
1955: Chuck Berry hits #2 on the R&B chart with the Chess single "Thirty Days."
1956: Ricky Nelson hears James Burton playing guitar in the office of Imperial Records in Los Angeles. Burton is asked to join Nelson's backup band and regularly appears in the closing musical segments on the Ozzy and Harriet TV sitcom.

Joe Strummer's Electric Guitar

Joe Strummer of the Clash's electric guitar circa 1966.

See our Spotlight Artifacts exhibit. Watch a video about Joe Strummer's signature Fender Telecaster here!

Featured Videos

Gallery Talk: Heart

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum curator Meredith Rutledge-Borger discusses 2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees Heart, including a dress worn by Ann Wilson during the group's Dreamboat Annie era, which is on exhibit at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, Ohio.

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Gallery Talk: Rush

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum curatorial director Howard Kramer discusses 2013 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees Rush, specifically the 1976 Gibson EDS-1275 played by guitarist Alex Lifeson, and now on exhibit at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, Ohio.

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