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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Annex
08/24/2009 - By Teja Anderson
Rock and Roll
Hall of Fame Annex
76 Mercer Street
(between Spring and Broome Streets)
NYC, NY 10012
www.rockannex.com
The newly opened Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Annex in downtown Manhattan is an exciting, experiential, technologically advanced exhibition that focuses on the greatest moments in rock history. A visit here will resonate with everyone, from the casual music fan to the seasoned rock enthusiast. Feel the rush of a live concert as you experience Rock’s most electrifying performances. Get lost in the music as you journey through galleries filled with the personal mementos of Rock legends like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Madonna, and Bruce Springsteen. From guitar heroes like Jimi Hendrix to song poets like Bob Dylan, you’ll experience a connection with these and other legendary artists that changed the music world. The Annex will be showcasing selected items from its “mother ship” – Cleveland’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; the original museum houses a vast collection, including Bruce Springsteen’s 1957 Chevy, John Lennon’s Record Plant Piano, Elvis Presley’s motorcycle jacket, a handwritten poem by Jim Morrison, and much more. The New York venue offers six galleries, including the Hall of Fame, the Immersive Theater, Roots & Influences, Moments to Movements, New York Rocks, the Cleveland Gallery, and the Special Rotating Exhibit that highlights Rock ‘n Roll’s impact on music. Visitors have an opportunity to discover or rediscover their own personal connection to it all.
“I have a love of this country. Two thousand years ago, we would all have wanted to live in Rome…and now this [NYC] is Rome. This is where the action is.” ~John Lennon
How lucky we are to live such a short distance from the Annex, which is proud to present “John Lennon: The New York City Years” (opened May 12, 2009). This feature exhibit explores John Lennon’s passion for music, art, politics, and film, with New York City as his backdrop. Capturing a time in Lennon’s life that was full of political and social activism, this exhibit is a reflection of the spirit of an era during which he created some of his best work. Highlights of Lennon’s artifacts include his inimitable fashion statements, iconic photographs, legendary instruments, original handwritten lyrics, and artwork.
To denote Lennon’s lengthy fight against deportation (initiated by the Nixon administration’s belief that his anti-war campaign presented a threat to its power) John’s green card and never-before-seen letters of support for his American visa are on display. These private letters are penned by the likes of famed singer/songwriter Joan Baez, entertainer Dick Clark, and John Lindsay, New York’s mayor from 1966 to 1973. Also featured is an original self portrait of Lennon with fist in air in the guise of New York City’s famed landmark, the Statue of Liberty. Created in the early 1970s, this powerful work of art represents a tumultuous period that had a tremendous impact on American history – a time that focused on freedom and the power of the people. Visitors to the John Lennon exhibit will also see Lennon’s actual “New York City” T-shirt that became indelibly identified with him, as well as the famed Telecaster guitar Lennon used during the historic Elton John concert at Madison Square Garden in 1974. In addition, there are numerous rare and original handwritten lyrics, with more than 10 songs on display, including “Nobody Told Me,” “Luck of the Irish,” and the legendary “Whatever Gets You Through the Night.”
Created for the NYC Annex by Yoko Ono and curator Jim Henke, Vice President of Exhibitions and Curatorial Affairs for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, “John Lennon: The New York City Years” serves as a tribute to Lennon, his work both in and out of the music scene, and the undeniable influence New York City had on him. A portion of the cost of each ticket to the exhibit will be donated to Spirit Foundations, a charitable foundation set up by John Lennon and Yoko Ono to further their philanthropic initiatives. As “John Lennon: The New York City Years” personifies the true spirit of John Lennon, New York City, and Rock ‘n Roll, all of which are synonymous with pulsating nightlife, the NYC Annex will extend its hours throughout the special exhibit’s stay; the extended exhibit hours are Sunday through Thursday, 11 am to 10 pm and Friday through Saturday, from 11 am to midnight. For tickets call (866) 9-ROCKNY or (866) 976-2569, go to www.rockannex.com, or visit the box office.
For all you “Boss” fans out there; in April, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled“From Asbury Park to the Promised Land: The Life and Music of Bruce Springsteen.” This is the world’s first major artifact-driven exhibit about Springsteen’s legendary career, and is a comprehensive look at his music, from such early bands as Child, the Castiles, and Steel Mill through his work with the E Street Band and as a solo artist. The exhibit includes several of Springsteen’s guitars, including the Fender Esquire that is on the cover of “Born to Run.” It also includes the outfit he wore on the cover of “Born in the U.S.A.,” numerous handwritten lyric manuscripts, posters, and handbills from all phases of his career, and various awards and honors he received. In addition, the exhibit features Springsteen’s 1960 Chevrolet Corvette, which he purchased after the success of “Born to Run.” “From Asbury Park to the Promised Land” will run through the spring of 2010.
Once you’ve visited and enjoyed the Annex, if it left you wanting more you might want to take a longer trip to Cleveland, Ohio to visit the original: The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. This museum opened back in 1995 on the shores of Lake Erie, and is a non-profit organization that exists to educate visitors, fans, and scholars from around the world about the history and continuing significance and influence of Rock ‘n Roll music. It carries out this mission both through its operation of a world-class museum that collects, preserves, exhibits, and interprets this art for through its library and archives, as well as through educational programs. The museum in Cleveland is the centerpiece and starting point for telling the story of Rock ‘n Roll. This amazing glass architectural 150,000-square-foot structure celebrates the history and impact of rock music with exhibits, films, interactive kiosks, educational programs, and public events. With the new Annex in New York City, the Hall of Fame is, for the first time, extending its reach outside of Cleveland and establishing ways to house traveling exhibits and speak to new audiences. A portion of all proceeds go to support the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum’s exhibits, education initiatives, and the Library and Archives (scheduled to open in 2010). For true Rock ‘n Roll fans, history buffs, and for more information, visit the website: www.rockhall.com. You’ll find lots of up-to-date information. For instance, did you know that this year’s performer inductees were Jeff Beck, Little Anthony & the Imperials, Metallica, Run-D.M.C., and Bobby Womack?
Whether you get there by car, train, bus, or boat, just remember that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Annex is in SOHO, where there are plenty of excellent restaurants, bars, shopping opportunities, and art galleries. So bring your wallet, your appetite, and some comfortable walking shoes, and prepare yourself for a day you’ll remember for a lifetime!
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Annex
76 Mercer Street
(between Spring and Broome Streets)
NYC, NY 10012
www.rockannex.com
Hours:
Sunday – Thursday: 11 am – 10 pm
(last admission 9 pm)
Friday – Saturday: 11 am – 12 am
(last admission 11 pm)
It is recommend that you allow at least 90 minutes for your visit.
Admission:
Adults $24.50
Seniors (65+)$22.50
Military (ID required) $22.50
Students (High School and College ID required) $19.50
Children $16.50
Getting There:
By Car from Central Jersey:
Take the New Jersey Turnpike North to Exit 14A/B/C toward Bayonne/Jersey City/Holland Tunnel. Stay right and continue toward the Holland Tunnel. Go through the tunnel and take the exit toward Brooklyn. Make a slight left onto Beach Street/Ericsson Street and continue on Beach Street. Keep left at the fork to continue on Beach Street, which then becomes W. Broadway. Turn right onto Spring Street and make another right turn onto Mercer Street. Check the website for public transportation information.
Parking Garages:
There a many available. A list can be found on the website.
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