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Cleveland Rocks, But NY Rocks More

Struggling Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to open annex in Soho

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(Newser) – Cleveland lobbied to be the home of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to bring tourists to town, but a dip in visitors has led the museum's worried organizers to turn to New York for help. Mayor Michael Bloomberg joined singer Billy Joel yesterday to announce the opening of an annex to the hall in Soho in November, Forbes reports.

“There really isn't a more fitting spot for this museum than New York, the hometown of Hall of Famers like the Velvet Underground, Paul Simon, and Blondie,” Bloomberg declared. Museum officials hope the annex will draw enough interest to remain viable after its planned 2-year trial.

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg poses for pictures in a '57 Chevy once owned by Bruce Springsteen during a news conference in New York yesterday.
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg poses for pictures in a '57 Chevy once owned by Bruce Springsteen during a news conference in New York yesterday.   (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Singer Billy Joel smiles during a news conference in New York, yesterday announcing the opening of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame annex in Soho.
Singer Billy Joel smiles during a news conference in New York, yesterday announcing the opening of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame annex in Soho.   (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Actress Joan Collins and husband Percy Gibson walk past a display of giant guitars while touring the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, Ohio.
Actress Joan Collins and husband Percy Gibson walk past a display of giant guitars while touring the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, Ohio.   (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)
A cutout of Ringo Starr is displayed next to a poster for the Beatles movie,
A cutout of Ringo Starr is displayed next to a poster for the Beatles movie, "Help" in an exhibition at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland.   (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
The likeness of Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James graces one of dozens of large guitar sculptures in front of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland.
The likeness of Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James graces one of dozens of large guitar sculptures in front of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland.   (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)
Music producer Clive Davis sits by rock and roll memorabilia during a news conference in New York yesterday announcing the opening of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame annex.
Music producer Clive Davis sits by rock and roll memorabilia during a news conference in New York yesterday announcing the opening of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame annex.   (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
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