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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.
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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
- 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
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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
- 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
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Night Mare / Hound Dog
- Published by
- Peacock Records, Inc., American, founded 1949
- Recorded by
- Thornton, Big Mama, American, 1926 - 1984
- Date
- 1953
- On ViewCulture/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
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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
- 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.
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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
- 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
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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
- 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.
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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.
- Type
- plans (drawings)
- 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
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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 ViewCulture/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
- 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
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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 ViewCulture/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
- 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
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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
- Type
- contracts
- 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
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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
- 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.
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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
- 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.
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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 ViewCulture/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
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2011.57.35
- Restrictions & Rights
- Public domain
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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 ViewCulture/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
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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
- 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
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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 ViewCulture/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
- 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
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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 ViewCulture/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
- 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
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Rubber Fishbone toy
- Created by
- Columbia Records, American, founded 1888
- Subject of
- Fishbone, American, founded 1979
- Date
- 1985
- On ViewCulture/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
- 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
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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 ViewCulture/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