Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum Curator Exits Under Mysterious Circumstances

                      Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum Curator Exits Under Mysterious Circumstances

Jim Henke is transitioning to a "consultant" role, says a RRHOF rep. According to one Rock Hall employee, allegations of sexual harassment might have played a part.

 Henke, the longtime chief curator who had been with the museum since before its opening, stopped working there sometime last week. According to one Rock Hall staffer, Henke left amid allegations of sexual harassment involving a female museum employee. Rock Hall representatives did not address the accusations directly.

Henke's departure comes as the museum and the Rock Hall Foundation continue their transition from an organization shadowed by their connections to Rolling Stone and Atlantic Records to something more autonomous. The first winds of change could be felt in 2006, when Hall co-founder Suzan Evans stepped down as foundation president in favor of Joel Peresman.

Since taking over as CEO in 1999, Stewart has guided the once-faltering museum to greater profitability and stature, as well as bringing the induction ceremonies to Cleveland, the museum’s home, every three years. But Stewart, who spent years as a businessman before helping revitalize Marvel Entertainment Group, announced that he will retire at the end of next year. His departure could leave a huge hole.

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