New York Rock City

Soundcheck | May 3, 2010
Critics say the Cleveland-based museum has a skewed view of rock and it shouldn't have inducted Johnny Cash, or hip-hop stars like Grand Master Flash. Others say it gives recognition to talent who deserve it and created a canon for popular music. As the Hall opens its new branch in New York this week, music critic Jim Fusilli joins us to offer his analysis.

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