Michael Benz.(catalyst behind bringing Rock and Roll Museum to Cleveland)

From: Crain's Cleveland Business | Date: April 3, 2000| Author: | Copyright information

If not for the "Miracle on 34th Street," the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum -- which some consider a miracle in its own right -- may never have landed in Cleveland.

The movie about a man convinced he is Santa Claus is deeply ingrained in the psyche of Michael Benz, the man credited with giving life to the idea of bringing the rock hall to Cleveland.

One line in the movie captures why Mr. Benz became entranced with the idea of a rock hall and why he worked so hard, for so long to help bring it to his hometown.

In the climactic scene, a judge declares Kris ...

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