I have been to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame five times now, and each time I find something new. I’ll admit, I was disappointed that the induction film was “on hold” for editing, but I get that they have to cut it down to a watchable size.
Music has always been a huge part of my life. When I was a little girl, I loved the Donny and Marie show. I can still remember some of the songs. Then came Andy Gibb and Olivia Newton John. My sisters and I would roller skate in the basement to our records. That was the best!
Rolling Stone Magazine
Since I’ve been to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame so many times, I didn’t need to spend too much time looking at things I’ve already seen. I do love the Cities and Sounds exhibit, so I spent a little extra time looking at that.
I did spend quite a bit of time in the Rolling Stone: 50 Years exhibit. This exhibit, which runs through the end of 2017, gives you an in-depth look behind the scenes at Rolling Stone Magazine.
In the summer of love, a young Jann Wenner set out to start “sort of a magazine and sort of a newspaper.” The idea was to give music lovers more than what pulpy teen magazines and outdated fan magazines had to offer. Wenner was ambitious—he wanted to cover in depth not only the music of the time but also the culture it shaped, its ripple throughout current events, politics and social attitudes. Fifty years later, Rolling Stone is and remains the standard for music journalism.
This exhibit is very cool for music, journalism and photography lovers. The top three floors are dedicated to different aspects of the magazine starting with a replication of the original Rolling Stone office.
Go up a flight and you’re in an issue of Rolling Stone Magazine. You’ll see the Table of Contents, Art & Photography, Album Reviews, and more. I really enjoyed the “Letters to the Editor” display. Here is a letter from Charles Manson as well as its reply.
The Covers
Finally, the top floor of the Hall of Fame is dedicated to the iconic covers throughout the years of Rolling Stone Magazine. Here are some of my favorites.
If you haven’t yet been to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, it is someplace you’ve got to see. Be sure to get there before the end of 2017 to see Rolling Stone: 50 Years.
That would be so cool to see! I’ve actually never been to the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame but it is one of the places on my bucket list. There is so much use of history there I could be there for days reading everything.
There is a ton that you could read! It is amazing.
Believe it or not I haven’t been to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. We’re only a few short hours from Cleveland, we’ll have to include it in a mini-getaway at some point.
You definitely should go! It is an entire day trip though so plan accordingly1
I’ve never been to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Is there a significance to it being in Cincinnati? That letter from Charles Manson is a bit creepy.
It’s in Cleveland, Kim. Yes, Alan Freed was a radio DJ in Cleveland and popularized the term “rock and roll.” If you Google him, you can read all about it! I know the letter was wild. He was truly insane!
I have always thought it would be so cool to go to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. I have been to several Halls of Fame, but I haven’t made it to this one.
You’ve got to go!!
I have always wanted to go to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. I am hoping to go this winter. These are great photos.
I hope you get to go! We should go together and I’ll give you the grand tour lol.
What a neat place to visit. I’ve never been that way, and it would be a fun place to stop if we were doing a road trip. Lots of interesting things there!
It is a really fun place!
Really? It’s been 50 years now? Wow! How time flies. My friend love Rolling Stone Magazine. She’d be delighted to visit this place.
Yes, time flies!
I would absolutely love to see all of those covers inperson! We have always wanted to go to the Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame! It is on our bucket list for sure!
It’s a must-see for sure.
I could spend days there! There is so much amazing history. The Insync cover really brought back memories 🙂
I know, it seems like yesterday.
Am not so much into Rock and Roll music, but I definitely love music. And lol, my mom and my uncles loves listening to any kind of Rock songs.
They’d love visiting then.
I’ve read some Rolling Stone Magazine through my husband’s stash of old magz. I like Johnny Cash, I think he’s a great artist.
We love Johnny Cash.
This looks like a really amazing place. I love all the pictures you include so that we can really get a feel of what it’s like and what there is to see there.
You could spend days there!
I’ve never been to the Rock and Roll hall of fame. My husband is very much into rock and roll. I think he would LOVE to take a trip to this destination.
You should definitely go.
I have a friend who would seriously go nuts over this place. Music has been a large part of her life since she was young as well.
She should definitely go then!
Thanks for sharing with us all this information and pictures. I felt like I was there with you. So many memories!
It is such a cool place to visit.
This would be amazing to go and see! I have always loved the articles that they share of musicians, so many great moments frozen into those pages!
It is really interesting for sure.
Fifty year? Wow!! I have never been to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame but it looks gorgeous! And that Charles Manson letter…. wowsers!!
I know, it is crazy!
I’ve never been to the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame! It’s one of those things I feel like you HAVE to see, so I have to add it to my list! These pictures are beautiful, so much history to see too!
It is definitely a must-see!
Wow Rolling stones made half a century! What a legendary publication that is still around love it!
They definitely know how to keep up with the changing culture!