The music world descends upon Cleveland — Rock Capital USA — this weekend. Here’s everything you need to know going into Rock Hall induction weekend.

* Stability and growth are the Rock Hall’s twin priorities

* A Generation X all-star team gets the nod this year, along with three long-overlooked greats

* The debate continues over who should be in the Rock Hall

* As the world’s eyes turn to Cleveland, Cleveland turns up the volume

* A peek into the soul of the heart of rock & roll

* The Cleveland music timeline: important dates in Cleveland’s ascension to Rock capital of the world

This article appears in Apr 11-17, 2012.

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