In 2012, for the second time, the general public will be able to attend the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Concert to be held at Cleveland's Public Hall on April 14. Obviously, tickets are limited, so knowing where are when tickets are available will put you ahead of the crowd. Here are a few tips. <br><br>**Update 9-27-2011** Tickets to the Rock Hall induction ceremony will go on sale in December. More information will be posted on this when details are announced. Below is information on the 2009 induction ceremony and festival.
When is the Induction Ceremony?:
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony is schedule for the evening of April 4, 2009 at Cleveland's Public Hall on Lakeside and E 6th Street in downtown.
Who are the 2009 Inductees?:
The 2009 performer inductees are Jeff Beck, Little Anthony & the Imperials, Metallica, Run-D.M.C., and Bobby Womack.
The Early Influence Category Inductee is Wanda Jackson.
Sidemen Category Inductees are Bill Black, DJ Fontana, and Spooner Oldham.
The Early Influence Category Inductee is Wanda Jackson.
Sidemen Category Inductees are Bill Black, DJ Fontana, and Spooner Oldham.
How to Get Tickets to the Induction Ceremony:
A limited number of tickets in the "upper bowl" of Public Hall are being made available to the general public. Tickets are $35 and $75 and there is a two ticket limit per person. Tickets will be on sale:
- January 22/23 - Rock Hall members can call 216 515-1999 from 10am to 5pm either day. tickets will be sold until the member pre-sale allottment is exhausted.
- January 24 - Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Box office - walk-up sale beginning at 10am
- January 26 and beyond - tickets will be sold by Ticketmaster online or by phone at 800 745-3000.
Other Events during Induction Week:
An entire week of festivities--some of which are free--are scheduled preceding the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. The schedule includes:
- March 28 - Majic 105.7's Moondog Coronation Ball at Quicken Loans Arena
- March 29 - Free Community Gospel Concert honoring the music of Pastor Shirley Caesar
- April 1 - Rock Hall opens the world's first exhibit about Bruce Springsteen: "From Asbury Park to the Promised Land - the Music of Bruce Springsteen"
- April 2 - Free Community Concert with performances by past inductees at the Wolstein Center at CSU
- April 4 - Free day at the Rock Hall (all visitors are admitted free.)
Hotels near the Rock Hall:
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is within walking distance of major downtown hotels, such as the Renaissance Cleveland (check rates), the Ritz Carlton(check rates), and the Marriott Key Center (check rates). The Holiday Lakeside (check rates) is another convenient option, particularly if you are also visiting the Great Lakes Science Center. For less expensive accommodations, try one of the hotels at the I-77/Rockside Road corridor, such as the Days Inn Independence(check rates).
