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Much to my surprise, the 2009 Rock and Roll Hall of fame induction ceremony is taking place this Saturday, April 4th.
Why am I surprised? Because it’s happening here in Cleveland!
That’s the first time since 1997!
Is that even fair? I mean, what else can Ohio be proud of besides rock? Unpredictable weather?
I had a chance to interview someone who works there a few weeks ago, and when I asked him why it’s been so long since an induction ceremony took place in Cleveland, he proceeded to tell me that in the eyes of the entertainment industry it just makes more sense to have it in New York. What does that even mean?
After all, Ohio isn’t called the birthplace of rock n’ roll for nothing!
Bobby Womack, one of this years inductees knows that better than anyone else. He’s a Cleveland native!
He also told me it’s mainly because the nominating committee is in New York. Are they not mobile?
I don’t care that there’s 600 some people who vote! How does one even become a “rock expert” anyways?
Do colleges offer any classes for that? Because if so, I want in!
Just think how cool you would feel if someone asked you what you were majoring in and you could respond “rock n’ roll.”