Monday, January 04, 2010

NYC's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Annex closes after 1 year

NYDN

BY Erin Durkin
DAILY NEWS WRITER

Monday, January 4th 2010, 4:00 AM

It was the day the music died at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Annex Sunday as the museum closed its doors just a year after opening.

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The SoHo music-lovers' paradise fell victim to the economy and a down year for city tourism.

Some visitors were shocked the museum, which featured artifacts ranging from Elvis' jumpsuit to Bruce Springsteen's Chevy - as well as a special exhibit on John Lennon's New York years - didn't do better in a town with a rich rock heritage.

Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2010/01/04/2010-01-04_hall_of_fame_hits_rock_bottom.html#ixzz0biEKL5Jr


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