25 years of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
It’s been 25 years since the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame opened its doors to the music-loving public … or at least, the music-loving public willing to travel to Cleveland. Some of the most famous acts in rock and roll history have been inducted into the Hall of Fame over the years. But as music sales decline with the advent of digital records and music piracy, how is the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame holding up? We look at the music recognized by that institution and how it’s faring in the age of the MP3 with Andy Langer, music critic for Esquire.
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