I found that the Cleveland Rock and Roll Hall of Fame did not make enough of a distinction between  the Hall and the Museum aspects, and now that they are planning a New York annex, that's probably less of a concern. It's about time someone figured out how to put New York rockers' ephemera on display.
When I visited the Cleveland hall a couple of years ago they had a spectacular Ramones exhibit that would be a tremendous addition to this annex. Right now they're talking Billy Joel, David Byrne and Chelsea Hotel items; I say bring on the artifacts from the Brill Building, Gerde's Folk City and Sire Records.
Here are the details that the hall announced today:
The first annex for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will open in New York in November, with further additions planned for Las Vegas and the Middle East.
A 25,000-square-foot annex will be located in SoHo at 76 Mercer St. and will showcase selected artifacts from the Cleveland’s museum’s collection. The annex is part of the museum’s mission to honor cities that have helped shape the history of rock ’n’ roll.
Among the items that will be on display are an untitled, handwritten poem by Jim Morrison, Elvis Presley’s motorcycle jacket, Michael Jackson’s velvet jacket from “We Are the World”, John Lennon’s Record Plant Piano and Bruce Springsteen’s 1957 Chevy.
The Las Vegas version will be less focused on rock artifacts and more entertainment oriented.
The New York annex will be open for a minimum of two years and is being financed by Running Subway Prods., the company behind “Bodies ... The Exhibition” and the Broadway production of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!"
Besides Michael Bloomberg loves to pose with rock stars.