Press Kit

PRESS KIT
MEMO
February 2016
To: Media Representatives and Journalists
From: Jessica White
To help you get to know more about our event, I have developed this press kit which contains the
following:
Biography
Fact Sheet
Written Speech
Brochure
Media Advisory
News Release
About the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction

In 1983 a group of leaders in the music industry joined together to found the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation. One of the extensions to
the Foundation is to acknowledge the contributions of those who have notably impacted the evolution, development and perpetuation of rock and
roll by inducting them into the Hall of Fame.
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Biography
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation was established on April 20, 1983 by Ahmet
Ertegun, founder and chairman of Atlantic Records. The Foundations first induction took place
in 1986, but at the time there was no building to honor them in the way that Ertegun envisioned.
Civic leaders in Cleveland came together and donated $65 million in public funding to start the
construction. A poll was taken in regards to what city the Foundation should be built, Cleveland
ranked first and on May 5, 1986 the Hall of Fame Foundation chose Cleveland as the home of
the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. The groundbreaking ceremony took place on June
7, 1993 and the ribbon cutting ceremony took place on September 1, 1995 with an all-star
concert following the next night. It featured Chuck Berry, Bob Dylan, Al Green, Jerry Lee Lewis,
Aretha Franklin, Bruce Springsteen, Iggy Pop, John Fogerty, John Mellencramp and several
others.
Artists are inducted into the Rock and Roll of Fame annually at the induction ceremony.
In the past, the vast majority of the ceremonies were held at the Waldford-Astoria Hotel in New
York City. This changed on January 12, 1993 when the ceremony was held for the first time in
Los Angeles and then again in 2013. The ceremony was held in Cleveland two years after the
grand opening. The ceremony is set to occur every 3 years and the number of inductees ranges
from six to 12. All living inductees have attended and are presented with their award by an artist
who was influenced by the inductees music. Afterwards, both the presenter and the inductee
speak and give a performance. In order for an artist to be eligible for induction, they have to wait
25 years after the release of their first record. They are then chosen by a nominating committee
comprised of rock and roll historians. They select the names from the inductees category
(singers, vocal groups, bands, and instrumentalists of all kinds) and then voted by 500 hundred
experts that range from academics, journalists, producers and others with music industry
experience.
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Fact Sheet
Company Overview
o The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum opened in 1995 in downtown
Cleveland, OH.
o The first induction dinner was held at New Yorks Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in
January 1986.
o Since the Museums opening, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum has
welcomed nearly eight million visitors from around the world and reaches more
than 50,000 students and educators each year through its education programs on
site and at great distances.

General Information
o The event will take place on Friday, April 8, 2016, 6pm.
o Tickets are available for purchase online at ticketmaster.com, by calling 800-7453000, or by visiting the American Express Box Office at the Barclays Center.
Mission
o The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc. is a nonprofit organization
that exists in engages, teach and inspire through the power of rock and roll. It
carries out this mission through its operation of a world-class museum that
collect, preserves, exhibits, and interprets this art form and through its library and
archives as well as its educational programs.

Founders
o Atlantic Records Founder and Chairman Ahmet Ertegun
o Rolling Stone magazine publisher, Jann Wenner
o Attorney, Allen Gruban
o Manager Jon Landau
o Record Executives, Seymour Stein, Bob Krasnow and Suzan Evans

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Written Speech
It is with great honor and pleasure that I take this time out to inform you of our upcoming event!
Every year The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation celebrate those who have without a
doubt made an irrevocable impression upon the rock and roll community. Over the years, the
induction ceremony has attracted a lot of attention and people from all over the world to come to
the Induction Ceremony to share an unforgettable moment with the inductees. Not only is this a
time to honor the inductees, but it is also a time for them to share their love for music with their
fans. While many are humbled that they were even chosen to partake in this legacy, they dont
fully understand just how much goes into this event. Lee Loughnane, Co founder of the band
Chicago stated, Its very exciting. I had no idea it would be as exciting as it is. From the
eligibility process, to getting chosen to get inducted is an honor within itself, but then to arrive
the day of the event and know that their passion and life works are being put on display for
millions to see long after they have transitioned from this life time is astounding. This event is
like no other and will have the attention of media outlets across the nation as the event goes live
on HBO. As one of the most talked about events of the year, I admonish you to join in and take
part either by attending the event, becoming a sponsor or viewing the event via television, as we
once again make history!


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Brochure
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Media Advisory
Feb.27.2016
2016 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
When: Friday, April 8, 2016, 7pm.
Where: Barclays Center, 620 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217
What: The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation will be hosting their 31st Rock and Roll Hall
of Fame Induction Ceremony.
Who: 2016 Inductees include
Cheap Trick
Chicago
Deep Purple
N.W.A
Steve Miller
Special Guest:
Kid Rock
Kendrick Lamar
Lars Ulrich of Metallica
Rob Thomas
The Black Keys

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News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Jessica M. White
Voice (216) 507-9316
Fax (216) 507-9316
[email protected]
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2016 Induction Ceremony
Cleveland, OH: April 8, 2016 The 2016 Induction Ceremony will be held on April 8 at the
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame located on 1100 E 9th St. Cleveland, OH 44114.
The 31st Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be presented by Klipsch
Audio and be held at Barclays Center on Friday, April 8. The show will begin at 7:00PM ET and
will be filmed for broadcast on HBO. The Inductees are Cheap Trick, Chicago, Deep Purple,
N.W.A and Steve Miller. Alongside the induction ceremony, there will also be a presentation of
the Ahmet Ertegun Award for Lifetime Achievement to Bert Berns. Special guest include
Kendrick Lamar who will induct N.W.A, Kid Rock, The Black Keys, Rob Thomas, Lars Ulrich
of Metallica and more. Tickets for this event are available for purchase online at
ticketmaster.com, by calling 800-745-3000, or by visiting the American Express Box Office at
the Barclays Center. For information regarding hotel reservations, please visit New York Marriott
at the Brooklyn Bridge. Special rates are available when using the corporate/promotional code
W85.
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site and at great distances.

archives as well as its educational programs.

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About the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction

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PLEASE SEE ATTATCHED DOCUMENT

About the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction

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