Neal Hamilton is a Clevelander with what many would consider the dream job, traveling around the United States photographing musicians for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He's spread his unmistakably creative photography and positive Cleveland vibe to every stop he's made around our nation; listen in as Cool Cleveland finds out what he's up to.

CC: What is the best thing about Cleveland? The worst?

NH: Its various cultures blended together. The worst things are the divisions of east and west, that paired with the divisions between the rich and poor.

CC: What does Cleveland have that no other place has?

NH: The Rock Hall! We should be proud it's here in Cleveland and not somewhere else.

CC: What does Cleveland have to do to make itself indispensable in the 21st century?

NH: Develope its water front, without a doubt.

CC: What does Cleveland have to stop doing?

NH: Stop shooting itself in the foot!

CC: What has been your greatest contribution to this region?

NH: Capturing musical history, celebrities in action, hot concerts and events on film for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

CC: What do you want to be remembered for when you're gone?

NH: A creative person who was involved in everything that's positive in this city.

CC: What's your biggest failure and what did you learn from it?

NH: My first marriage - never let anyone control you or tear away at what makes your soul and spirit happy.

CC: Who do you look up to?

NH: God, my father, and my friend, teacher, and mentor, Gary Thomas and the large host of family and friends that comprise every walk of life.

CC: Do you have a motto?

NH: Yes - just keep rollin.'

CC: What's the best advice you've been offered?

NH: Take everything in life one day at a time.

CC: Where are you most likely to hang out in Cleveland?

NH: Anywhere there's action and cool people.

CC: Least likely?

NH: Any negative environment.

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