Illinois Rock and Roll Museum on Route 66 holding inaugural induction ceremony this month

LAS VEGAS – JUNE 11: (L-R) Guitarist Rick Nielsen, frontman Robin Zander, bassist Tom Petersson and drummer Bun E. Carlos of the band Cheap Trick appear during a news conference to announce “Sgt. Pepper Live,” an exclusive engagement at the Las Vegas Hilton June 11, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The rock group will be accompanied by a full symphony orchestra for nine shows in September as they perform songs by The Beatles including the album, “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” from start to finish. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Illinois is getting its own Rock and Roll Museum in Joliet and the museum is hosting an inaugural induction ceremony later this month.

On August 31st, the all new Rock and Roll Museum on Route 66 will induct several local music legends. The event will feature music performances and of course, the museum’s very first induction ceremony.

Inductees include Cheap Trick, Chicago, REO Speedwagon, The Ides of March, Buddy Guy, Muddy Waters, The Buckinghams and even radio DJ’s Dick Biondi & Larry Lujack and our sister station, WLS – AM Radio.

You can get your tickets at www.roadtorock.org.