Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Press Conference 76 Mercer Street Wednesday, August 13 Tucked away in the shade between two rows of cast-iron buildings at 76 Mercer Street stood Mayor Bloomberg, Billy Joel (left), and Clive Davis, all gathered on a temporary stage to announce that this would be the site of the New York annex of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame . The sign behind the trio read, “This is Rock and Roll. This is New York City.” The alleged proof: CBGB’s old phone booth, here on display at the Wednesday midday conference, along with the electric guitar Joey Ramone played at the Ramones' final show. Also represented, New Jersey: the first car Bruce Springsteen ever owned, a cream-colored ’57 Chevy Convertible with orange flames, sat below the stage. The Boss bought it in 1975 for $2000. ...
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Press Conference 76 Mercer Street Wednesday, August 13 Tucked away in the shade between two rows of cast-iron buildings at 76 Mercer Street stood Mayor Bloomberg, Billy Joel (left), and Clive Davis, all gathered on a temporary stage to announce that this would be the site of the New York annex of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame . The sign behind the trio read, “This is Rock and Roll. This is New York City.” The alleged proof: CBGB’s old phone booth, here on display at the Wednesday midday conference, along with the electric guitar Joey Ramone played at the Ramones' final show. Also represented, New Jersey: the first car Bruce Springsteen ever owned, a cream-colored ’57 Chevy Convertible with orange flames, sat below the stage. The Boss bought it in 1975 for $2000. ...