Public Auditorium has hosted many notable events, including the 1924 and 1936 Republican National Conventions, General Eisenhower's address on Sept. 23, 1952 to 15,000 supporters immediately after Richard Nixon's successful Fund Speech, and the 1993 Cleveland Orchestra 75th anniversary concert. Public Auditorium also was the site for many rock music acts throughout its history, serving as a venue for performers such as The Beatles, Madonna, Queen & R.E.M., when they performed at smaller facilities earlier in their careers. Its use as a concert venue declined sharply after the completion of the CSU Convocation Center at Cleveland State University in 1991. In April 2009, it hosted the annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremonies.