Lennon Exhibit at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame! [Archive]

HMVNipper

May 29, 2001, 06:42 PM

Hi all! Just got back today from a weekend in upstate New York, but while we were up there, my husband and I took a side trip to Cleveland on Sunday to the R&R HoF! If you haven't been and have a chance to get there, by all means GO!! It is wonderful!

They currently have a fabulous exhibit on John running that has been extended to the end of the year, and it's great! They have a lot of his personal effects, including clothing, eyeglasses, report cards, drawings, paintings, guitars and handwritten lyric sheets. It's a lovely and well put together exhibit, and very moving. Additionally, they have a small exhibit running for a limited time on Stuart Sutcliffe, including paintings and artifacts from his days with the Beatles...the paintings are awesome, and one can't help but realize that if Stu had lived, he'd have been a real force to reckon with in the art world!

The rest of the museum is fabulous too, and a must-see for anyone who loves Rock and Roll!!

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bearkat77

May 29, 2001, 11:13 PM

I'd http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/heart3.gif to go, but money plays a BIG part here. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/frown.gif But there are some members here that have gone, Jami is just one of them.

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HMVNipper

May 30, 2001, 05:14 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By bearkat77:
I'd http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/heart3.gif to go, but money plays a BIG part here. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/frown.gif But there are some members here that have gone, Jami is just one of them.

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Believe me, Kat, I know where you're coming from on that!! If we hadn't already been in Western New York for the weekend, we would not have been able to make a special trip just to Cleveland...too expensive just for that. We were fortunate that we could go because it's an easy drive from Buffalo. But definitely worth it even when the Lennon exhibit is no longer there -- it was fun. I'm sure you and Sleepy will get there eventually!

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jami

May 30, 2001, 01:13 PM

Here we go!!!

okay......oh..my..God!!!!! the lennon exhibit was the single most amazing thing that i have ever experienced! if you are a lennon lover as i am, you have to go. the exhibit had me go through every emotion possible...anger, happiness, sadness, you name it! clothes were there, artwork, report cards, guitars, piano, handwritten lyrics, his bed from the dakota, and yes...the blood stained glasses! the never opened bag of his belongings given to yoko from the police was there also. i know a lot of you have really mixed emotions about all that....i did too! i really had a hard time walking up to it. i had to! i really did! something made me do it! it made me really teary eyed-but it was something i needed to see. anyway, it was incredible! so many things were there that i haven't even mentioned. we were there before the hall opened so my husband could broadcast his radio show from there....so it was really quiet. i walked up to the last floor of the exhibit by myself. it was the lyric room....very eerie...i know his spirit was up there with me! i swear it was! so, it is something that will stay with me forever. please try and go! for those of you who live in england, or anywhere near...it's going to london in september 2001. there's more to know, so just ask away!

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**DONOTDELETE**

May 30, 2001, 02:46 PM

YAY! I'm going on July 1st!!!!!!!!!!!

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bearkat77

May 30, 2001, 10:46 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By 4thGenFan:
YAY! I'm going on July 1st!!!!!!!!!!!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Good for you, 4GenFan. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/thumbsup.gif Can you bring me back a souvenir? http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif

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jami

May 31, 2001, 12:43 AM

Oh yeah, I had a blast there! Hmmmm...... let me see if I can find my old post that I made about this back in November. I'll paste it for the newer members to see......

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Tim

May 31, 2001, 04:55 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By 4thGenFan:
YAY! I'm going on July 1st!!!!!!!!!!!

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Congrats 4th Gen!!

Will you be one of....

All the little chicks with their crimson lips
Go "Cleveland rocks!", "Cleveland rocks!"
Livin' in sin with a safety pin
Go "Cleveland rocks!", "Cleveland rocks!"
"Cleveland rocks!", "Cleveland rocks!"
"Cleveland rocks!", "Cleveland rocks!"
"Cleveland rocks!", "Cleveland rocks!"

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**DONOTDELETE**

May 31, 2001, 02:54 PM

Tim- hahaha!

And Katness, did you know you can't even take pictures in there? That sucks. Gee, that'd be a horrible tragedy, I'm sure.

And yes, I'll get you a souvenir.

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bearkat77

May 31, 2001, 06:42 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By 4thGenFan:
And Katness, did you know you can't even take pictures in there? That sucks. Gee, that'd be a horrible tragedy, I'm sure.

And yes, I'll get you a souvenir.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

NO PICTURES! http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/afraid5.gif How could they do such a thing?
I was really joking about the souvenir bit, but if you really want to, that's http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/cool3.gif with me. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/grin.gif

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HMVNipper

May 31, 2001, 06:43 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By 4thGenFan:
Tim- hahaha!

And Katness, did you know you can't even take pictures in there? That sucks. Gee, that'd be a horrible tragedy, I'm sure.

And yes, I'll get you a souvenir.

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You can't take pictures, 4th Gen, but it's still VERY cool...and you can take pics outside and in the lobby area.

Thanks, Jami, for re-posting your comments from when you saw the exhibit...that was cool! I wish we'd been able to see it with no one else around, but it was still wonderful!

Yep, anyone who can get there should, it's fabulous!

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ImaginePeace78

May 31, 2001, 07:53 PM

I visited the Lennon exhibit at the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame in January. I had a great time! It was wonderful...very well put together. The parts that affected me the most (well, all of it did, but there were some parts that were more special in a way). Anyway, when my friend and I made it to the "lyric room" on the sixth floor, we were the only ones there browsing through the hand written lyrics. It was mesmerizing. Seeing the "Big 60" with John's glasses, belt buckle, passport, green card etc. was very interesting too. A disturbing but understandable part was the bloody glasses and "patient belongings". My friend and I stared at that for a few minutes to let it sink in. It was a reminder that a great person had been brutally taken away. Not that we didn't know what happen to him before...but it really hit home. It was a disappointment that we couldn't take pictures, but there was a companion book (it was white with holes on the front of it). The companion book had many of the pictures and artifacts from the Lennon exhibit. I'm so glad I was able to get the book...it was a lovely souvenir. I would like to go again and see the exhibit...it was so good. Go, if you hadn't yet...it is well worth seeing.
All You Need Is Love,
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May 31, 2001, 10:23 PM

Sounds soo awesome, can't wait to go some day! http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/thumbsup.gif

**DONOTDELETE**

Jun 01, 2001, 09:26 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By bearkat77:
NO PICTURES! http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/afraid5.gif How could they do such a thing?
I was really joking about the souvenir bit, but if you really want to, that's http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/cool3.gif with me. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/grin.gif

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I know you were joking, so was I. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/grin.gif

Ok, if I can find a cheap Beatles souvenir, I will honestly pick something up for you. BUT! You have to share it with Sleepyhead. Cuz I ain't buyin' two! http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/smile.gif

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**DONOTDELETE**

Jun 01, 2001, 09:27 PM

Ok sorry, I just have to post again real quick because...........................

ONLY 30 DAYS TIL I GET TO SEE THE LENNON EXHIBIT!!!!!!!!!!
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bearkat77

Jun 02, 2001, 12:57 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By 4thGenFan:
I know you were joking, so was I. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/grin.gif

Ok, if I can find a cheap Beatles souvenir, I will honestly pick something up for you. BUT! You have to share it with Sleepyhead. Cuz I ain't buyin' two! http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/smile.gif<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Sure thing. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/devious.gif

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Jun 02, 2001, 03:46 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By bearkat77:
Sure thing. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/devious.gif

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SleepyHead

Jun 03, 2001, 03:23 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By bearkat77:
Sure thing. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/devious.gif

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And who has to get in the mail these days, because someone can't put it in the same place every day??? http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/devious.gif

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bearkat77

Jun 03, 2001, 07:44 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By SleepyHead:
And who has to get in the mail these days, because someone can't put it in the same place every day??? http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/devious.gif<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Are you referring to the mailman? http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif

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**DONOTDELETE**

Jun 03, 2001, 09:50 PM

Karl Malone?

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Jun 04, 2001, 06:43 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By bearkat77:
Are you referring to the mailman? http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif

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Not the one that always rings twice I hope. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif

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bearkat77

Jun 04, 2001, 07:16 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By Nowhere Man:
Not the one that always rings twice I hope. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

No, this one just knocks once. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif

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Jun 04, 2001, 07:53 PM

As long as it's the door he's knocking. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif

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Beatleicious

Jun 04, 2001, 07:56 PM

You guys stopped making sense a few posts ago...

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Jun 04, 2001, 08:01 PM

And you're blonde, remember?

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Beatleicious

Jun 04, 2001, 08:08 PM

Noooo I'm not.

You're the one who lives in primitive surroundings with just a computer to occupy all of your time. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif

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Jun 04, 2001, 08:42 PM

Now you're a blonde in denial.

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bearkat77

Jun 04, 2001, 10:45 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By Nowhere Man:
Now you're a blonde in denial.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

She lives in Egypt?

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Jun 04, 2001, 11:23 PM

The further away the better. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif

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Beatleicious

Jun 05, 2001, 03:59 PM

As I was saying earlier, NWM is cruel and cold-hearted... http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif

I live in California not Egypt.

You know CA, the place where the sun always shines, that has Hollywood, movie stars, pools, beaches, surfers, and millionaires? http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/grin.gif Among many other things...

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**DONOTDELETE**

Jun 05, 2001, 04:11 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By bearkat77:
She lives in Egypt?

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Damn, you took my joke.

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Beatleicious

Jun 05, 2001, 09:15 PM

Hey can someone explain the Egypt thing? I don't get it...

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jami

Jun 05, 2001, 09:56 PM

You're not serious are you??

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Beatleicious

Jun 05, 2001, 09:58 PM

I am serious... I didn't get it! Which is starting to feel like a bad thing now... http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif

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bearkat77

Jun 05, 2001, 10:13 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By Beatleicious:
You know CA, the place where the sun always shines, that has Hollywood, movie stars, pools, beaches, surfers, and millionaires? http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/grin.gif Among many other things...<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Hey everyone, it's EllieMay Clampett!

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bearkat77

Jun 05, 2001, 10:15 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By Beatleicious:
Hey can someone explain the Egypt thing? I don't get it...<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Beatleicious, NWM said "in denial". Break this down:
DE = The
NIAL = Nile
And where is The Nile? = Egypt

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**DONOTDELETE**

Jun 05, 2001, 10:16 PM

Hi EllieMay! http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/wave2.gifhttp://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/wave2.gifhttp://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/wave2.gifhttp://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/wave2.gif

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**DONOTDELETE**

Jun 05, 2001, 10:17 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By bearkat77:
Beatleicious, NWM said "in denial". Break this down:
DE = The
NIAL = Nile
And where is The Nile? = Egypt

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So next time someone denies something, 'Licious, just say "Denial ain't just a river in Egypt."

Aren't we here at Beatlelinks HILARIOUS??

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Beatleicious

Jun 05, 2001, 11:15 PM

"Denial ain't just a river in Egypt." j/k http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif

ohhhh thanks so much http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/cat.gif!! I didn't get it before, I thought it had something to do with the blond comment. I was like, blondes and Egypt? I don't see the connection! LOL, I feel so stupid right now.

Oh and EllieMay? yeahhhhhh ok http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif Well, I'm a Cali girl, but not one of the Clampetts...that's for sure.

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**DONOTDELETE**

Jun 05, 2001, 11:35 PM

Sure you're not. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif

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Beatleicious

Jun 06, 2001, 04:23 PM

Glad to see you understand. http://www.beatlelinks.net/ubb/smilies/images/icons/wink.gif

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lucyintheskywithdiamonds

Jun 17, 2001, 12:02 AM

How far away is Cleveland from Columbus?(I'm to lazy to get out a map)I'm probably going to be visiting cousins out in Ohio this summer so maybe my parents would be willing to make a little side trip.

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HMVNipper

Jun 17, 2001, 08:34 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By lucyintheskywithdiamonds:
How far away is Cleveland from Columbus?(I'm to lazy to get out a map)I'm probably going to be visiting cousins out in Ohio this summer so maybe my parents would be willing to make a little side trip.

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Well, Columbus is in the middle of the state, Cleveland is on Lake Erie...maybe a two to three hour drive north...it's fairly easy, one interstate. The HoF is easy to find, too, once you're in Cleveland, it's right off the highway on the lakefront, hard to miss! I'd say go if you possibly can!

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lucyintheskywithdiamonds

Jun 17, 2001, 10:43 AM

My brother has to get back to college in northern Indiana and I think when we go there we use the turn pike. That's closer to it isn't it? I certainly hope I can make it there sometime this summer.

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Jun 17, 2001, 01:37 PM

HMVNipper

Jun 17, 2001, 03:16 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>Quote:<HR>Originally Posted By beatlebangs1964:
It's times like this that I wish I was rich (Baby, You're a Rich Man). Money was a major part in why I can't make it up there now, but I would sure love to! I can vicariously enjoy the exhibit from your posts.

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Hey BB, they have a book of the exhibit that you can buy on the HoF website (www.rockhall.com) that has info and pictures of most everything that was there...less expensive than the trip, if you are so inclined...

And yes, Lucy, you might be able to get there on your way to Indiana as well...

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