Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame To Open Museum In Japan

The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame in Cleveland has agreed to a licensing deal which will soon establish the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Japan. The inaugural exhibition will open in Tokyo in September, with a permanent museum planned for a later date.

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Japan will showcase traveling exhibits and other content from the Cleveland-based Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. The Rock Hall’s traveling exhibits are currently presented at museums and cultural centers around the United States.

“Rock and roll is a universal language and this is an incredible opportunity for us to collaborate with the Japan Project Production Committee to deliver an exciting experience internationally,” said Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame president and CEO Greg Harris. “Japan is the second-largest music market in the world, making it the perfect place for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s first international expansion.”

Examples of some of the travelling Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame exhibits include:

• Louder Than Words: Rock, Power & Politics: From the moment rock and roll hit the airwaves, it’s played a crucial role in politics and social movements around the world. This exhibit celebrates the power of rock to change attitudes about peace, equality, patriotism and hope.
• Paul Simon: Words and Music: Walks fans through the personal story of Simon’s life and creative process featuring candid commentary from Simon himself.
• Herb Ritts: The Rock Portraits: In the first collection of the photographic portraits of musicians, we see how Ritts created the definitive images of icons the likes of David Bowie, Tina Turner, Michael Jackson, Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan, Elton John, Cher and Madonna.
• Common Ground: The Music Festival Experience: Takes an immersive and engaging look at music festival culture. More than outdoor concerts, this exhibit highlights the community experience.

Atlantic Records founder Ahmet Ertegun created the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Foundation in 1983. The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame And Museum opened in downtown Cleveland in 1995.