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  • Latin-Soul-Rock

    Recorded by
    Fania All Stars, founded 1968
    Published by
    Fania Records, Inc., founded 1964
    Recorded by
    Pacheco, Johnny, Dominican, born 1935
    Manu Dibango, Cameroonian, 1933 - 2020
    Betancourt, Justo, Cuban, born 1940
    Colón, William, American, born 1950
    Miranda, Ismael, Puerto Rican, born 1950
    Mongo Santamaría, Cuban American, 1917 - 2003
    Santana, Jorge, Mexican American, 1951 - 2020
    Hammer, Jan, Czechoslovakian American, born 1948
    Cobham, Billy, Panamanian American, born 1944
    Date
    1973; published 1974
    Medium
    vinyl and cardboard, with ink on paper (fiber product)
    Description
    A record album with the title "Fania All Stars Latin-Soul-Rock." The album consists of a single vinyl (2015.195.1a), which features a green-and-brown label with a notched center hole. The top half of the label has the words [FANIA / FANIA ALL STARS / LATIN—SOUL—ROCK]. The bottom half of the label lists the songs as well as their respective artists and track length. Side A features songs such as “Viva Tirado,” “Chanchullo,” “Smoke,” “There You Go,” and “Mama Guela;” while Side B lists songs such as “El Raton,” “Soul Makossa” and “Congo Bongo.”
    An album jacket (2015.195.1b) accompanies the vinyl record. The front cover of the album jacket is black, with white writings. On the top, [FANIA ALL STARS / latin ~ soul ~ rock / How It Was! How It Ended! How It Was Going To Be!] is printed. Below, there is a collage of 13 photographs of performances. Inside the album jacket is white and features a New York Post article entitled “‘Our Latin Thing’ Draws 40, 000.” The second page has a six grayscale photographs of performances. [Live at Yankee Stadium, Aug. 24, 1973] is printed in white letters. Below, there is a large color photograph of a performance; a smaller photograph is embedded in the bottom right-hand corner of the larger photo.
    Some of the persons credited in the production and distribution of this album include: Pete "Conde" Rodriguez, Paquito Navarro, Cheo Feliciano, Santos Colon, Ismael Quintana, Hector Colon, Dick Sugar, Bobby Cruz, Ray Barretto, Larry Harlow, Roberto Roena, Jerry Masucci, Edmund Newton, Bobby Valentin, Lee Marshall, Tom Monaster and Ron Levine.
    Place made
    Bronx, Bronx, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Puerto Rico, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Audio Recordings
    Type
    record covers
    long-playing records
    Topic
    Funk (Music)
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Jazz (Music)
    Rock and roll (Music)
    Salsa (Music)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Soul (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.195.1ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    © 1974 Fania Records. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5613c4a9e-8bea-4e09-82c5-4cc7b1c517eb
  • The Two Kings, Elvis Presley with B.B. King at WDIA Goodwill Review, Memphis, TN

    Created by
    Dr. Withers, Ernest C., American, 1922 - 2007
    Subject of
    Presley, Elvis, American, 1935 - 1977
    King, B.B., American, 1925 - 2015
    Date
    December 7, 1957
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
    Description
    On the left, Elvis Presley wears a necktie and striped jacket and puts his arm around the shoulders of B.B. King, right, who wears a bowtie and plaid jacket with a pocket square.
    Place depicted
    Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Movement
    Civil Rights Movement
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Blues (Music)
    Photography
    Rock and roll (Music)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2009.16.23
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Ernest C. Withers Trust
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd560880cfe-2074-48a6-822a-c30123952f15
  • Rock-N-Roll Revue

    Created by
    Studio Films, Inc., American, 1951 - 1956
    Directed by
    Kohn, Joseph
    Produced by
    Frye, Ben, American
    Subject of
    Apollo Theater, founded 1934
    Ellington, Duke, American, 1899 - 1974
    Lionel Hampton, American, 1908 - 2002
    Vaughan, Sarah, American, 1924 - 1990
    Russell, Nipsey, American, 1918 - 2005
    Coles & Atkins, American, 1940 - 1959
    Darnell, Larry, American, 1921 - 1983
    Bryant, Willie, American, 1908 - 1964
    The Clovers, American, founded 1946
    Washington, Dinah, American, 1924 - 1963
    Cole, Nat King, American, 1919 - 1965
    Big Turner, Joe, American, 1911 - 1985
    Reed, Leonard, American, 1907 - 2004
    Owned by
    Bowser, Pearl, American, born 1931
    Date
    1955
    Medium
    acetate film
    Dimensions
    Duration: 70 Minutes
    Length (Film) - Reel 1: 1630 Feet
    Length (Film) - Reel 2: 1765 Feet
    Length (Film) - Reel 3: 1520 Feet
    Length (Film) - Reel 4: 1440 Feet
    Title
    35mm motion picture film of Rock-N-Roll Revue
    Caption
    "Rock-n-Roll Revue" is a 1955 feature film compiled by Studio Films, Inc. from previously recorded Snader Telescriptions featuring renowned African American jazz singers and musicians from the 1950s. The film includes performances by Duke Ellington, Larry Darnell, Coles and Atkins, The Clovers, Dinah Washington, Nat King Cole, Big Joe Turner, Willie Bryant, and Leonard Reed.
    Description
    35mm black and white compilation film of a variety of short musical 'Soundie' films made for music-film jukeboxes, and television, by the Snader Telescription and Studio companies in the 1950s.It consists of four 35mm film prints (a-d).
    The film begins with a title sequence that announces each performer as a firework explodes behind their name. A credit roll then displays the below the line contributors. Next, an announcer introduces the emcee, Willie Bryant, during a shot of a theater audience. Bryant emerges from behind a curtain as the audience applauds. He begins his introduction of the show’s proceedings; he refers to the show as the “Harlem Variety Revue.” Bryant then introduces the first performer, Duke Ellington. The curtain parts and Ellington and his orchestra perform “The Mooche.” After the conclusion of the song, the curtain closes and there are multiple shots of the audience cheering as Willie Bryant again appears to announce the next performer, Larry Darnell. Darnell performs “What More Do You Want Me To Do.” After the performance ends, the curtains close while Darnell bows and the audience cheers. Willie Bryant then emerges onstage as the curtains re-open and Darnell bows in Bryant’s direction. The two men then exchange playful gestures and Bryant tells a joke. Bryant segues into an introduction of the tap dancing duo, Coles & Atkins. The duo then perform a short routine. After the routine, Bryant, Coles and Atkins perform a comedic piece based around Bryant interrupting their performance. Coles & Atkins then goad Bryant into dancing with them and the three men perform a brief routine. There are multiple shots of the audience cheering when they leave the stage. Bryant then introduces The Clovers, who perform “Your Cash Ain’t Nothin’ But Trash.” After the song ends, there is another comedy routine with Willie Bryant, Coles & Atkins, and Leonard Reed. There are multiple shots of the audience before Bryant introduces Dinah Washington, who performs “Only a Moment Ago.” Bryant then introduces Nat King Cole, who performs “The Trouble With Me Is You.” After multiple shots of the audience when the song concludes, Bryant again introduces Duke Ellington, who performs “The Hawk Talks” with his orchestra. There are multiple shots of the drummer Louie Bellson as he performs a drum solo during the song. Bryant introduces Big Joe Turner by way of a comedy bit with Leonard Reed. Turner performs “Oke-She-Moke-She-Pop” with backing by the Paul Williams Band. The film concludes with a shot of the audience cheering.
    Place depicted
    Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Collection title
    Pearl Bowser Collection
    Classification
    Media Arts-Film and Video
    Type
    motion pictures (information artifacts)
    35mm (photographic film size)
    Topic
    Comedy
    Entertainers
    Film
    Jazz (Music)
    Musical films
    Musicians
    Rhythm and blues (Music)
    Rock and roll (Music)
    Tap dancing
    Variety shows (Television)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Pearl Bowser
    Object number
    2012.79.1.84.1a-d
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59b2daf17-63d3-4b62-ada6-d36307656601
  • Night Mare / Hound Dog

    Published by
    Peacock Records, Inc., American, founded 1949
    Recorded by
    Thornton, Big Mama, American, 1926 - 1984
    Date
    1953
    On View
    Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
    Exhibition
    Musical Crossroads
    Medium
    vinyl with ink on paper (fiber product)
    Dimensions
    Diameter: 9 7/8 × 1/16 in. (25.1 × 0.2 cm)
    Description
    A black vinyl record with a red label at its center filled with silver text. Above the record's center is the record label logo, an illustrated peacock perched on the "c" in "Peacock" of the text [Peacock RECORDS]. Beneath the record's center it lists the song title and its production information; one side reads [HOUND DOG / (J. Leiber - M. Stroller - J. Otis) / WILLIE MAE / "Big Mama" THORNTON / Kansas City Bill & Orchestra]. The other side reads [Night Mare (J. Leiber - M. Stroller - J. Otis) / WILLIE MAE / "Big Mama" THORNTON / Kansas City Bill & Orchestra]. Text aligned with the arc beneath the song title reads [PEACOCK RECORDING CO. 4104 LYONS AVE. HOUSTON, TEXAS].
    Place depicted
    Houston, Texas, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Audio Recordings
    Type
    78 rpm records
    Topic
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Rhythm and blues (Music)
    Rock and roll (Music)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2016.68.12
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59284cf81-53ff-4452-9084-1a6c6c6819df
  • Johnny B. Goode

    Written by
    Berry, Chuck, American, 1926 - 2017
    Published by
    The Goodman Group, American, founded 1940s
    Owned by
    Berry, Chuck, American, 1926 - 2017
    Date
    1958
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 12 x 9 in. (30.5 x 22.9 cm)
    Description
    Sheet music for Chuck Berry's "Johnny B. Goode." The cover features a print of a young Berry duckwalking with a turquoise border. This sheet music is of recent vintage and was owned by Chuck Berry.
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Sheet music
    Type
    sheet music
    Topic
    Musicians
    Rock and roll (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Donation of Charles E. Berry
    Object number
    2011.137.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    © 1958 by Arc Music Corp.. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5e1dc26ec-123e-49b9-bdea-69e26bdfe15b
  • Autographed portrait of Deek Watson by M. Smith Studio

    Photograph by
    Smith, Marvin, American, 1910 - 2003
    Smith, Morgan, American, born 1910
    Subject of
    Deek Watson, American, 1909 - 1969
    Date
    1940s - 1950s
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 10 × 8 in. (25.4 × 20.3 cm)
    Description
    A signed black-and-white photograph of Deek Watson. Watson wears a ring on both hands, a watch on his left wrist, and a bracelet on his right wrist. The photo is signed at top right: [To tiny great people / From Deek Watson / Just in case you / change your / mind / Lets Bow wo wo / wo wo "Ha Ha"]. Photographer's stamp on back reads [PHOTO BY M. SMITH / 243-251 W. 125TH STREET / MO. 2-3168 NEW YORK, N. / Credit line must be observed / Must not be syndicated, loaned or used for / advertising purposes without permission.]
    Place made
    Harlem, New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Rhythm and blues (Music)
    Rock and roll (Music)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Robert and Brenda Strong
    Object number
    2011.42.30
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd507d3f13f-9042-43e5-bd0c-dc643b2f2a4b
  • Playbill for Hair

    Published by
    Playbill, American, founded 1884
    Used by
    Samuel J. Friedman Theatre, American, founded 1925
    Subject of
    Burks, Donnie, American, 1939 - 2008
    Curry, Steve
    Dyson, Ronnie, American, 1950 - 1990
    Eaton, Sally, American, born 1946
    Keaton, Diane, American, born 1946
    McGuire, Barry, American, born 1935
    Milford, Richard Kim, American, 1951 - 1988
    Moore, Melba, American, born 1945
    Plimpton, Shelley, American, born 1947
    Date
    1967
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 9 x 6 in. (22.9 x 15.2 cm)
    Description
    Playbill for Hair. White background with yellow box at top; white box below, title is black block lettering. [Biltmore/Theatre/PLAYBILL/the national magazine for theatregoers/I/HAIR] White circular sticker on back, handwritten 1968.
    Transcription Center Status
    Transcribed by digital volunteers
    Place used
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    theater programs
    Topic
    Actors
    Broadway Theatre
    Musical Theatre
    Rock and roll (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Kayla Deigh Owens
    Object number
    2011.45.39
    Restrictions & Rights
    Playbill used by permission. All rights reserved, Playbill Inc.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5447e77b3-a651-4bc3-ac73-efc99ac2fe49
  • Schematic drawing of stage requirements for The Jackson Five

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    The Jackson 5, American, 1964 - 1975
    Date
    1971
    Medium
    pigment on printing paper, plastic, pressure-sensitive tape
    Dimensions
    H x W (Paper): 6 1/4 × 8 1/2 in. (15.9 × 21.6 cm)
    H x W (Overall): 7 1/2 × 9 7/16 in. (19 × 24 cm)
    Description
    A photocopy of a hand drawn diagram for the Jackson Five's stage requirements. The diagram is in black pigment on white paper. It details a stage, barrier, drum riser, and stage wings with dimensions for all elements provided. The back of the diagram is blank. The paper is dye cut at the top with two holes and there are multiple small holes, likely from staples, on the upper left of the paper. The diagram is in a sealed laminate or clear adhesive sleeve. The plastic is larger than the diagram and the border on the back is covered in masking tape.
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Business and Legal Documents
    Type
    plans (drawings)
    Topic
    Business
    Disco (Music)
    Popular music
    Rock and roll (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2010.23.1b
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59fc70bc3-21ac-41e9-920f-6a9f8e5ef621
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    Red Cadillac Eldorado owned by Chuck Berry

    Created by
    General Motors Corporation, founded 1908
    Owned by
    Berry, Chuck, American, 1926 - 2017
    Date
    1973
    On View
    Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
    Exhibition
    Musical Crossroads
    Medium
    steel, chrome, glass, rubber, plastic
    Dimensions
    Overall with Weight: 53 x 83 x 236 in., 5400 lb. (134.6 x 210.8 x 599.4 cm, 2449.4 kg)
    Caption
    The car is part of Berry’s personal fleet of Cadillacs and was driven during the filming of Hail! Hail! Rock ’n’ Roll, a 1987 documentary that chronicles two 1986 concerts.
    Description
    A red Cadillac Eldorado, model year 1973, owned and driven by Chuck Berry.
    Classification
    Transportation Vehicles
    Type
    convertibles
    Topic
    Identity
    Musicians
    Rock and roll (Music)
    Transportation
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Donation of Charles E. Berry
    Object number
    2011.137.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a6683f1f-09b0-4f26-82f4-6354aeb134dd
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    Electric guitar belonging to Chuck Berry, nicknamed "Maybellene"

    Manufactured by
    Gibson Guitar Corp., American, founded 1894
    Owned by
    Berry, Chuck, American, 1926 - 2017
    Subject of
    Chess Records, American, founded 1950
    Date
    1959
    On View
    Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
    Exhibition
    Musical Crossroads
    Medium
    wood and metal
    Dimensions
    41 x 17 x 4 in. (104.1 x 43.2 x 10.2 cm)
    Description
    A Gibson ES-350T semi-acoustic guitar named Maybellene. The wood is light, and the tuning keys are damaged. A black and orange label with the serial number (A33643) and where the guitar was made (Kalamazoo, MI) can be seen through one of the F-holes. The case is treated canvas on wood with velvet lining.
    Classification
    Musical Instruments
    Type
    guitars
    Topic
    Musicians
    Rock and roll (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Donation of Charles E. Berry
    Object number
    2011.137.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    1960 Gibson Guitar Corporation
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd53975556d-6561-498b-9629-eb66bfc68861
  • Business contract and letter between Club Harlem and the Dell-tones

    Created by
    American Guild of Variety Artists, founded 1939
    Used by
    Club Harlem, American, 1935 - 1986
    Received by
    Delltones
    Subject of
    Alten, Ben, American
    Date
    March 31, 1956
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 11 x 8 1/2 in. (27.9 x 21.6 cm)
    Description
    A letter (a) and business contract (b) between Club Harlem and the musical group the Delltones obligating the musicians to perform at the club for two (2) consecutive days starting March 31, 1956 for one hundred and twenty-five dollars ($125.00) paid immediately after the first performance. The contract was drawn up on a contract form created by the American Guild of Variety Artists. The contract is signed and dated by the Delltones: Ben, Stan and Pat. A letter is attached to the contract from Gale Agency Inc., addressed to Pop Williams, stating that the contract between Club Harlem and the Delltones is enclosed and is a copy for his files. The letter is signed by Bill Peterson.
    Place depicted
    32 N. Kentucky Avenue, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Business and Legal Documents
    Type
    contracts
    Topic
    Business
    Musicians
    Nightlife
    Rock and roll (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Henrietta W. Shelton, Chicken Bone Beach Historical Foundation, Inc.
    Object number
    2011.145.4.2ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5d3613991-2ab3-4433-b822-e773c066fc05
  • Playbill for Hair

    Published by
    Playbill, American, founded 1884
    Subject of
    Burks, Donnie, American, 1939 - 2008
    Eaton, Sally, American, born 1946
    Lynch, Charles O., 1940 - 2008
    MacRae, Heather, American, born 1946
    Moore, Melba, American, born 1945
    Plimpton, Shelley, American, born 1947
    Robinson, Erik
    Sommer, Bert, American, 1949 - 1990
    Date
    1968
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 9 x 6 in. (22.9 x 15.2 cm)
    Description
    Playbill for Hair. White background with yellow box at top; white box below, title is black block lettering. [Biltmore/Theatre/PLAYBILL/the national magazine for theatregoers/I/HAIR]
    Transcription Center Status
    Transcribed by digital volunteers
    Place used
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    theater programs
    Topic
    Actors
    Broadway Theatre
    Musical Theatre
    Rock and roll (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Kayla Deigh Owens
    Object number
    2011.45.40
    Restrictions & Rights
    Playbill used by permission. All rights reserved, Playbill Inc.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd570cb75b1-b41c-4eea-9577-dbce8676db6b
  • Playbill for The Who’s Tommy

    Published by
    Playbill, American, founded 1884
    Used by
    St. James Theatre, American, founded 1927
    Subject of
    Townshend, Pete, British, born 1945
    Date
    1993-1995
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 8 1/2 x 5 3/8 in. (21.6 x 13.7 cm)
    Description
    Playbill for The Who’s Tommy. White background with yellow box at top; white box below with graphic repeatedly spelling out the title, as well as lyrics. [PLAYBILL/ST. JAMES THEATRE/THE/WHO'S/TOMMY/THE/WHO'S/TOMMY/THE/WHO'S/TOMMY/TOMMY/CAN YOU/HEAR ME/THE/WHO'S/EVER SINCE/I WAS A/YOUNG BOY]
    Transcription Center Status
    Transcribed by digital volunteers
    Place used
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    theater programs
    Topic
    Broadway Theatre
    Musical Theatre
    Rock and roll (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Kayla Deigh Owens
    Object number
    2011.45.95
    Restrictions & Rights
    Playbill used by permission. All rights reserved, Playbill Inc.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd55dddebad-f67e-4726-89b5-8d87e302e0fb
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    Poster for The Four Inkspots and the N.B.C. Orchestra

    Created by
    Unidentified
    Distributed by
    Gale Inc., American
    Subject of
    The Ink Spots, American, 1931 - 1964
    NBC Symphony Orchestra, American, 1937 - 1954
    Date
    1950s
    On View
    Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
    Exhibition
    Musical Crossroads
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 22 x 14 in. (55.9 x 35.6 cm)
    Description
    A poster advertising a performance of The Four Ink Spots plus the N.B.C. Orchestra in Northfield, Vermont at the Norwich University Armory on May 3rd. The poster has black writing at the top that gives information about the event. The center of the poster contains large lettering that reads: The Four Ink Spots and a black and white photograph of the group. Text at the bottom gives additional information about the performance as well as the name of the management company sponsoring the group. The back of the poster is blank.
    Place depicted
    Norwich University, Northfield, Washington County, Vermont, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
    Type
    posters
    Topic
    Amusements
    Popular music
    Rhythm and blues (Music)
    Rock and roll (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2011.57.35
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd51e753827-db62-4f14-800e-6da3ce298579
  • Felt hat with medallion worn by Bo Diddley

    Created by
    Resistol Hats, American, founded 1927
    Owned by
    Diddley, Bo, American, 1928 - 2008
    Date
    ca. 1992
    On View
    Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
    Exhibition
    Musical Crossroads
    Medium
    felt, silver
    Dimensions
    H x W (hat): 5 3/4 x 12 x 13 in. (14.6 x 30.5 x 33 cm)
    L x W (hatbox): 18 1/2 x 15 x 8 in. (47 x 38.1 x 20.3 cm)
    Description
    Hat worn on stage by Bo Diddley for the last 15 years of his career, including his final performance on May 12, 2007. The hat is made of black felt, with brown trim around the brim and a wide black ribbon band featuring the silver medallion bearing the name "BO" designed by Diddly himself. There are several other decorative elements attached to the band: a round "BLUES" pin, a Smokey Bear pin, a Florida Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry pin, and a gold pin in the shape of an alligator.
    Classification
    Clothing-Costume
    Type
    hats
    Topic
    Blues (Music)
    Clothing and dress
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Rhythm and blues (Music)
    Rock and roll (Music)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2009.42.1ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd52c7112d0-18ff-4d79-a245-9e5f7c22cd74
  • Bo Diddley, 1990

    Photograph by
    Spitzer, David D., American
    Subject of
    Diddley, Bo, American, 1928 - 2008
    Date
    1990
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Image): 13 3/4 x 9 3/8 in. (35 x 23.8 cm)
    H x W (Sheet): 13 7/8 x 10 15/16 in. (35.2 x 27.8 cm)
    H x W (Matted): 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
    Description
    A black-and-white photograph of Bo Diddley singing into a microphone at a performance in Miami Beach, FL. His hands are raised in the air, his mouth is open, and his guitar is at his waist. He is wearing his trademark hat, tic-tac-toe shirt, and glasses.
    Place captured
    Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Composers (Musicians)
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Photography
    Rock and roll (Music)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of David D. Spitzer
    Object number
    2012.164.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    © David D. Spitzer
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd50484efbe-f02c-4005-87e4-7f0bdb5c4471
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    Bass guitar used by Norwood Fisher in the band Fishbone

    Created by
    Peavey Electronics, American, founded 1965
    Used by
    Fisher, John Norwood, American, born 1965
    Subject of
    Fishbone, American, founded 1979
    Date
    1980s
    On View
    Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
    Exhibition
    Musical Crossroads
    Medium
    hardwood with polyurethane , maple, rock , steel , nickel silver , chrome , polycarbonate and nylon
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (2012.53.1a): 47 3/4 x 14 1/4 x 2 1/4 in. (121.3 x 36.2 x 5.7 cm)
    H x W x D (2012.53.1b): 16 3/4 x 50 1/4 x 4 5/8 in. (42.5 x 127.6 x 11.7 cm)
    Description
    A Peavey T-40 bass guitar (2012.53.1a) and case (2012.53.1b) used by Norwood Fisher, the vocalist and bass guitarist of the American alternative rock band, Fishbone. The guitar has a serial number: [00377681].
    Classification
    Musical Instruments
    Type
    double basses
    Topic
    Funk (Music)
    Punk (Music)
    Rock and roll (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, From the Heart of the Family Hood, a Gift to the Ever Expanding Present
    Object number
    2012.53.1ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd52314372b-6749-4b49-ae67-7e5af1e44103
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    Guild Thunderbass amplifier

    Created by
    Guild Guitar Company, American, 1952 - 1995
    Used by
    Dowd, Christopher, American
    Subject of
    Fishbone, American, founded 1979
    Date
    before 1978
    On View
    Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
    Exhibition
    Musical Crossroads
    Medium
    plastic , metal , wood , cloth , plant fiber
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 12 x 21 1/2 x 12 1/4 in. (30.5 x 54.6 x 31.1 cm)
    Description
    Guild Thunderbass amplifier used by Christopher Dowd, keyboardist, vocalist and trombone player, in the alternative rock band, Fishbone. The amplifier has a serial number of: [4773].
    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Audiovisual
    Type
    amplifiers
    Topic
    Funk (Music)
    Punk (Music)
    Rock and roll (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, From the Heart of the Family Hood, a Gift to the Ever Expanding Present
    Object number
    2012.53.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd583c56bf2-7e58-4f32-9fd3-3e1510ae3148
  • Rubber Fishbone toy

    Created by
    Columbia Records, American, founded 1888
    Subject of
    Fishbone, American, founded 1979
    Date
    1985
    On View
    Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
    Exhibition
    Musical Crossroads
    Medium
    rubber and twine with ink on paper
    Dimensions
    L x W (x D of fish): 6 1/4 x 1 1/4 x 1/2 in. (15.9 x 3.2 x 1.3 cm)
    L x W (card): 4 x 2 in. (10.2 x 5.1 cm)
    Description
    Rubber promotional toy of a fish skeleton with in tact head and tail for Fishbone's first, self-titled album. The toy has a small green paper card tied to it, which reads [fishbone / On Columbia Records / April Fool's Day 1985] in black text.
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    toys (recreational artifacts)
    Topic
    Funk (Music)
    Rock and roll (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the documentary "Everyday Sunshine: The Story of Fishbone"
    Object number
    2012.95.52
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd50086d101-2a12-4d71-ac95-7f21db9d4f02
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    Ampex 351 microphone pre amp owned by Bo Diddley

    Manufactured by
    Ampex, American, 1944 - 2014
    Owned by
    Diddley, Bo, American, 1928 - 2008
    Date
    1950s
    On View
    Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
    Exhibition
    Musical Crossroads
    Medium
    metal , plastic and glass
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 7 × 19 × 9 3/4 in. (17.8 × 48.3 × 24.8 cm)
    Description
    An ampex microphone pre amp with a white and black label reading: [4]. The pre amp features a small meter at center behind a glass front. It also features various black dials and metal switches. An ampex manufacturers tag on back of pre amp reads: [AMPEX / CAT. NO. 02-30960-11 / SCHEM. 84-0070 / CONT. NO. 29723 / PROTECTED BY U. S. AND FOREIGN PATENTS].
    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Audiovisual
    Type
    audio equipment
    Topic
    Rock and roll (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2013.177.5b
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5a22e3b99-e0fd-4961-a6c7-d628bd20bee8

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