Archival Collections: ARC-1251 to ARC-1300

ARC-1251 Riverfront Coliseum Tragedy Collection, 1975-2022, .42 l.f.
The Riverfront Coliseum Tragedy Collection is dated 1975-2022 and consists of depositions and clippings compiled by Brian F.X. Powers about the concert disaster at Riverfront Coliseum in Cincinnati, Ohio, on December 3, 1979, where 11 people died while waiting to get into a concert by The Who.

ARC-1252 Zoltron Posters, 1996-2021, 4 l.f. 
The Zoltron Posters, 1996-2021, include 44 posters by San Francisco-based rock poster designer, street artist, and creative designer Zoltron. The posters feature Zoltron's specific style -originally inspired by Hipgnosis designer StormThorgerson -and eventually morphing into an anti-establishment "fuck you to the art world," featuring a mix of psychedelic sixties poster art with nineties comic book art and the DIY horror of punk flyers through retro pop culture references and a postmodern lens. The posters in this collection feature art promoting live concerts by Alice in Chains, Black Keys, Devo, Faith No More, Foo Fighters, Jerry Garcia, Kool Keith (recording as Dr. Octagon), The Melvins, Nine Inch Nails, Iggy Pop, Primus, Psychedelic Furs, Pussy Riot, Queens of the Stone Age, The Residents, Soundgarden, The Specials, Ween, Widespread Panic. Zoltron has helped shaped Primus' image since 1996, designing their albums, posters, website, and advertising as the visual equivalent of the band’s music -winning him an RIAA platinum disc award for Animals Should Not Try to Act Like People. Specifically, these posters provide insight into Zoltron's complete body of work, from his first professional poster of the Residents at the Fillmore in 1996 to more recent shows in 2021; more generally, the posters serve as exemplars for how art can shape a musical group's image as well as visually represent different musical styles.

ARC-1253 Dennis McHugh Collection of Flyers and Posters, 1986-2015, 2.92 l.f. 
The Dennis McHugh Collection of Flyers and Posters are dated 1986, 2015, and contains undated materials. The collection consists of flyers and posters from the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Punk Rock scene Bobby Startup. The materials in this collection document the Philadelphia punk scene from the 1980s to 2015.

ARC-1254 Merf Sohmers' Collection on Todd Rundgren, 1974-2008, 9.33 l.f.
The Merf Sohmers' Collection on Todd Rundgren spans the years 1969 to 2008 and includes four series: Business Papers, Promotional Materials, Photographs, and VHS Tapes. The materials in these series document the fan club of Todd Rundgren as they follow his career with the band Utopia and his endeavors as a solo artist. This collection provides insight into what it is like to manage and create content for a fan club of a rock star.

ARC-1255 James Render Handbills and Posters, 1968-1970, 4.07 l.f.
The James Render Handbills and Posters, 1969-1970, undated, is a small collection of Render's own artwork as produced for a number of different venues in the Ann Arbor and Detroit, Michigan areas. Artists featured include the Bob Seger System (the name 2004 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee Bob Seger performed under while a locally-successful Detroit artist in the 1960s), Rock Hall nominees the MC5, the Psychedelic Stooges (the original 1960s name for the 2010 Rock Hall Inductees the Stooges), Iron Butterfly, the 1910 Fruitgum Company, Amboy Dukes, and the Shaggs, as well as a number of psychedelic, folk rock, and garage bands from the local Michigan music scene. Venues featured include Clawson Hideout, Silverbell, Something Different, Village Pub, Hidden Place (location of shows for the Ann Arbor Hullabaloo), Eastern Michigan University's Bowen Field House, and the Cavern. Of particular note is early documentation of performances by the MC5, Stooges, Bob Seeger System, and Shaggs. The Shaggs were an American all-female rock band formed in Fremont, New Hampshire in 1968. Through their lack of musical education and experience and the young age at which they recorded their only album, the Shaggs have become known as “the unwitting godmothers of outsider music." The collection exemplifies the popular psychedelic poster art style of the time, and provides insight into the Ann Arbor-Detroit music scene of the late 1960s.

ARC-1256 Herbert Perry Collection of Photographs and Programs, 1967-2004, 1.34 l.f.
The Herbert Perry Collection of Photographs and Programs is dated 1967-1968, 2004. It consists of five programs for Eric Clapton, Cream, Who, and the Festival of Music held at Cow Palace. It also includes three photographs from the Cream farewell tour in 1968.

ARC-1257 Eddie Cochran Photographs, 1944-1959, undated, 0.07 l.f.
The Eddie Cochran Photographs are dated 1944 to1959 and contain undated images. The collection consists of nine photographs of Eddie Cochran and include promotional photographs as well as photographs of Cochran with fans and celebrating his 21st birthday.

ARC-1260 Dwight L. Hutton Photographs, 1976-1979, .42 l.f.
The Dwight L. Hutton Photographs include (443) 35mm color slides and photo negatives of concert photography by Hutton, a freelance photographer, and spans the years 1976-1979. Images include rock, folk, country, jazz, and pop artists performing at music venues primarily near Pittsburgh, PA, and surrounding regions of northwest Pennsylvania and northeast Ohio. Artists include Hall & Oates, David Crosby, Emerson, Lake and Palmer, Doobie Brothers, Bad Company, Chicago, Charlie Daniels, Judy Collins, Journey, Rod Stewart, Sha Na Na, Carlos Santana, Boston, Eddie Money, Chuck Mangione, Jefferson Starship, Barry Manilow, Guess Who, Fleetwood Mac, Ted Nugent, Aerosmith, Outlaws, Pure Prairie League, Spirit, Crosby, Stills, and Nash, Little River Band, Foghat, and the Atlanta Rhythm Section.

ARC-1261 Jean-Michel Basquiat Print of The Offs Album Art, 1984, 2.98 l.f.
This collection consists of a print designed by Jean-Michel Basquiat as the album art for The Offs' "First Record" in 1984. It is the only album cover he designed, and it is shown in the book published by Taschen "Art Record Covers." This print provides insight into the postmodern art scene of New York City during the 1980s.

ARC-1262 MUUS Photography LLC Collection, 1959, .92 l.f.
The MUUS Photography LLC Collection is dated 1959 and consists of six gelatin silver prints of Dion and the Belmonts by photographer Alfred Wertheimer.

ARC-1263 Second Chance Poster, undated, 4 l.f.
The Second Chance Poster is for the music venue of the same name in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The poster includes a photo by Peter Yates and features the names of national acts who performed there throughout its 23 year history.

ARC-1264 Wilbur Fleck Posters and Programs, 1966-1979, 1.83 l.f.
The Wilbur Fleck Posters and Programs span the years 1966 to 1979 and include posters and programs from concert venues in San Francisco, Berkeley, and Oakland. There are 29 posters in this collection that are primarily from Bill Graham events hosted at Fillmore Auditorium, Fillmore West Auditorium, and Winterland Ballroom, as well as Family Dog events hosted at Avalon Ballroom. Some of the featured artists and bands include Animals, Cream, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Doors, Jimi Hendrix, Jefferson Airplane, Albert King, B.B. King, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Pink Floyd, and Rolling Stones. There are 2 programs from the Rolling Stones concert at Oakland Coliseum on November 9, 1969. These posters and programs provide insight into the live music scene in California during the 1960s and 1970s. The collection is arranged in alphabetical order by the name of the headlining performer.

ARC-1265 Rolling Stones "Harlem Shuffle" Animation Cels, 1986, 1.67 l.f.
The collection consists of two animation cel set-ups used in the production of the Rolling Stones "Harlem Shuffle" music video in 1986.

ARC-1266 Ben Fong-Torres Recordings on Gram Parsons, 1964-1973, 1.5 l.f.
The Ben Fong-Torres Recordings on Gram Parsons consist of 24 audiocassettes dated 1964-1973, including some undated cassettes. The audiocassettes contain original interviews by Fong-Torres and research assistant Holly George-Warren, as well as other recordings, for the book "Hickory Wind: The Life and Times of Gram Parsons," published in 1991. Artists of note include Richie Furay, Chris Hillman, Roger McGuinn, John Phillips, and Michelle Phillips. The audiocassettes provide insight into rock music journalism and the primary source material necessary to the writing process. The audiocassettes are arranged into series by type and then arranged alphabetically by individual.

ARC-1267 Allan T. Pollard Collection of Radio Surveys, 1958-1974, 1.76 l.f.
The Allan T. Pollard Collection of Radio Surveys consists of over 1,000 radio surveys that are dated 1958 to 1974. The majority of the surveys are from Los Angeles radio stations, but also include stations from the United States, Canada, Mexico and Australia. The collection is arranged alphabetically by station name. The radio surveys provide insight into how a song performed in different radio markets.

ARC-1268 Jack Plucinsky Raspberries Collection, 1963, .07 l.f.
The Jack Plucinsky Raspberries Collection is dated 1973 and contains undated materials. The collection consists of fan club materials, biographies, and publicity photographs of the Raspberries.

ARC-1269 Nancy Carter Collection, 1965-1970, undated, 56.59 GB
The Nancy Carter Collection spans the years 1965 to 1970, and includes undated materials. The collection consists of digital images and videos originally taken by prominent rock photographer Chuck Boyd. The images depict concerts, press conferences, and other music-related events in California. Artists include The Animals, Buffalo Springfield, Canned Heat, Cream, Donovan, The Doors, Frank Zappa, Jeff Beck, Jefferson Airplane, Jimi Hendrix, The Mamas and the Papas, The Rolling Stones, Sonny & Cher, and The Who; venues include Beverly Hills Hotel, Fillmore West, Hollywood Bowl, Kaleidoscope, Monterey Pop Festival, Newport Pop Festival, Santa Clara Pop Festival, Shrine Expo, Valley Music Center, and Whisky a Go-Go. The collection also contains images of the Tapia Park Love-in in Malibu, CA, Civil Rights demonstrations at the University of California, Berkeley, and Martin Luther King Jr.'s memorial at the LA Coliseum. Carter's collection presents a rich depiction of the California rock music and counterculture scene during the late 1960s.

ARC-1271 Cary Baker Papers, 1963-2000, undated, 5 l.f.
The Cary Baker Papers span the years 1963 to 2000. The collection consists of collected promotional materials, such as press releases, press kits, news clippings, and photographs. Much of the collection’s focus is on Baker’s writing as a freelance music journalist. This includes manuscripts for articles, fiction writing, interviews, and correspondence. The Cary Baker Papers additionally have documents from an independent record label that Baker briefly ran called Fiction Records. The collection offers insight into the independent music scene and journalism of the Chicago-area in the late 1970s and early 1980s. It also illustrates Baker’s writing and interview process during his time as a journalist. The collection is organized into collected artist materials and photographs, writings, and Fiction Records.

ARC-1272 Jeffrey Nigh Collection of Postcards, 1967-1969, .07 l.f.
The Jeffrey Nigh Postcards, 1967-1969, include 11 postcards advertising shows at the Fillmore West, Winterland Ballroom, and Avalon Ballroom, all in San Francisco, California and promoted by Bill Graham and Family Dog Productions. Musical artists featured include Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees Creedence Clearwater Revival, Albert King, Everly Brothers, Chuck Berry, Yardbirds, Jefferson Airplane, and Crosby Stills & Nash. The postcards illustrate the 1960s psychedelic art made famous by the host of artists that did commissioned work for Bill Graham and Family Dog, including Rick Griffin, Lee Conklin, David Singer, Greg Irons, Randy Tuten, and Wilfred Weisser.

ARC-1274 Charles E. Maples Photograph of Elvis Presley, 1958, .07 l.f.
The Charles E. Maples Photograph of Elvis Presley was taken on October 1, 1958, in Bremerhaven, Germany. It shows Elvis debarking the USS General George M. Randall (AP-115) troop transport ship.

ARC-1275 San Francisco Music Scene Photographs, circa 1960-1979, undated, 1.13 l.f.
The San Francisco Music Scene Photographs contain forty-seven black-and-white promotional photographs, primarily 8 inches by 10 inches, relating to the 1960s-1970s San Francisco music scene with an incidental addition of Bruce Springsteen. Photographed in this collection include the following performers and groups: Allmen Joy, Blue Cheer, Congress of Wonders, Country Joe MacDonald, Cold Blood, It's a Beautiful Day, Hot Tuna, Jefferson Airplane, Steve Miller, Linn County, Redwing, Santana, Sir Douglas Quintet, Stoneground, Youngbloods, and Bruce Springsteen. This collection was aggregated based on the interests of the donor. This collection contains group photos and photos of individual group members.

ARC-1276 Gorman Bechard Collection, 2011-2021, 0.92 l.f., 4 TB
The Gorman Bechard Collection contains undated promotional and digital materials related to Bechard's rock documentaries Color Me Obsessed: a film about The Replacements (2011), What Did You Expect? The Archers of Loaf live at Cat’s Cradle (2012), Every Everything: the music, life & times of Grant Hart (2013), Who is Lydia Loveless? (2016), and Where are you, Jay Bennett? (2021).

ARC-1278 Paul Allen and Lucky Goldberg Digital Videos, 1985, 11.35 GB
The Paul Allen and Lucky Goldberg Digital Videos contain ten digital videos from original 1985 recordings of the event "Sun City: Artists United Against Apartheid." The "Sun City" video was made for the accompanying anti-apartheid song and was co-produced by Allen alongside Steven Van Zandt, Arthur Baker, Danny Schechter, Steve Lawrence, and Vinnie Longobardo. Goldberg served as cinematographer for the video. Artists who participated include Afrika Bambaataa, Ray Barretto, Stiv Bators, Pat Benatar, Big Youth, Ruben Blades, Kurtis Blow, Bono, Duke Bootee, Jackson Browne, Ron Carter, Clarence Clemons, Jimmy Cliff, George Clinton, Miles Davis, Will Downing, Bob Dylan, The Fat Boys, Peter Gabriel, Peter Garrett, Bob Geldof, Daryl Hall, Herbie Hancock, Nona Hendryx, Linton Kwesi Johnson, Stanley Jordon, Kashif, Eddie Kendrick, Little Steven, Darlene Love, Malopoets, Grandmaster Melle Mel, Michael Monroe, John Oates, Sonny Okosun, Bonnie Raitt, Joey Ramone, Lou Reed, Keith Richards, David Ruffin, Run-D.M.C., Scorpio, Gil Scott-Heron, L. Shankar, Bruce Springsteen, Zak Starkey, Ringo Starr, Tina B., Pete Townshend, Via Afrika, Tony Williams, Peter Wolf, Bobby Womack, and Ron Wood. The footage provides a comprehensive, behind-the-scenes look into "Sun City" and features the concert at Central Park, a protest march at the Embassy of South Africa, and a statue dedication featuring Rosa Parks.

ARC-1279 John Gibson Audio Recordings, 1967-1975, undated, 3 l.f.
The John Gibson Audio Recordings span the years 1967 to 1975 and includes some undated materials. The collection is split into two series based on subject: materials related to the 1975 radio program "The California Special" and audio interviews by Gibson and colleagues during his time at Atlantic Records. Within each series, the materials are arranged by format and then alphabetically by person. Artists and executives featured include Lou Adler, David Cassidy, Micky Dolenz, Ahmet Ertegun, Nesuhi Ertegun, Glenn Frey, Carole King, Mike Love, Ray Manzarek, Roger McGuinn, Huey Meaux, Michelle Phillips, Stephen Sholes, Phil Spector, Elmer Valentine, Hy Weiss, Brian Wilson, and Frank Zappa. The collection provides insight into the popular music scene, particularly in Southern California, during the early 1970s.

ARC-1280 Joe Edwards Collection, 1997-2014, undated, 1.34 l.f.
The Joe Edwards Collection is dated 1977-2014 and contains undated materials. The collection consists of seven posters for Chuck Berry performances at Blueberry Hill and one poster and merchandise catalog for Rock & Roll Beer.

ARC-1281 Rick Silveira Radio Recordings, 1973-1975, undated, 10.91 GB
Rick Silveira Radio Recordings contain digital audio files originally recorded on audiocassettes in the 1970s. Four files consist of a radio program about Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young hosted by DJ B. Mitchel Reed and feature interviews with the band. One file contains a live performance recording by Nils Lofgren and a Jim Ladd radio interview with Led Zeppelin.

ARC-1282 Marshall Lytle Video, 1953, 669.2 l.f.
The Marshall Lytle Video is a 41 minute digital video without sound taken from Lytle's 1953 home movies. The footage, originally from an 8mm camera, contains images of Bill Haley and the Comets on tour and traveling between California and the East Coast. It features some of the earliest known footage of Bill Haley and the Comets performing on stage.

ARC-1283 Richard Gombert Photographs and Tour Programs, 1976-1993, 2015, 1.41 l.f.
The Richard Gombert Photographs and Tour Programs span the dates 1976-1993, 2015 and include eighty-two (82) 3.5" x 5" color photographic prints of rock concerts taken at Northeast Ohio venues. Bands include: Emerson Lake and Palmer, Yes, Donovan, Michael Stanley Band, Jefferson Starship, Jethro Tull, Suzi Quatro, Ian Hunter, and the Cars. Venues include: Richfield Coliseum (Richfield, Ohio), E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall (Akron, Ohio), and the Agora (Cleveland, Ohio). The collection also includes tour programs from Alice Cooper, Asia, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Steve Howe, and Yes. The collection exemplifies amateur concert photography of the late 1970s from the audience's perspective as well as provide rich insight to rock fan culture of the late-1970s to early 1990s.

ARC-1284 Jimi Hendrix Film, 1968-1969, 0.21 l.f.
The Jimi Hendrix Film is a super 8mm film without sound containing live performances of Jimi Hendrix, including his performances at the 1968 Miami Pop Festival and the 1969 Woodstock Festival. It was shot by donor Ken Frank.

ARC-1285 Cheap Trick Digital Video, 2005, 438.1 MB
Cheap Trick Digital Video is a 10-minute video recording of Cheap Trick performing live at Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Utah in 2005. It was shot by donor Bruce Fleischhacker.

ARC-1286 Winterland Productions Promotional Photographs, 1999, 0.07 l.f.
The Winterland Productions Promotional Photographs is dated 1999 and consists of four promotional photographs of the Backstreet Boys and 'N Sync.

ARC-1288 Ricky Platt Collection (Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum Collection), 1952-1957, 2003, 0.21 l.f.
The Ricky Platt Collection contains promotional material and newspaper clippings on radio stations and personalities. Many of the materials are from the careers of Alan Freed and George "Hound Dog" Lorenz.

ARC-1289 Hearing Aid Music Foundation Records, 2000-2012, 3.34 l.f.
The Hearing Aid Music Foundation Records span the years 2000 to 2012 and are divided into two series. Series I: Administrative Records consists of correspondence, legal documents, and production notes for the organization's educational film "Listen Smart: Safely Handling the Power of Sound" (2004). Series II: Audio and video recordings consists of one audiocassette and approximately 55 videotapes of unedited and final production cuts of "Listen Smart." The recordings contain unedited interviews with artists discussing the dangers of performing live and listening to music at full volume. Artists of note include Debbie Harry, Wyclef Jean, Cyndi Lauper, Moby, Ozzy Osbourne, Russell Simmons, and Lars Ulrich. The Hearing Aid Music Foundation Records will be useful to researchers interested in the artist's perspective on the volume of live performances.

ARC-1290 Dawn Thorpe-Medwid Collection of Photographs and Programs, 1978-1996, undated, 1.34 l.f.
The Dawn Thorpe-Medwid Collection of Photographs and Programs is dated 1978 to 1996 and contains undated materials. The collection consists of six promotional photographs of Elvis Presley and tour programs from a variety of artists including Rod Stewart, Elton John, Supertramp, Bob Dylan, Foreigner, and Journey.

ARC-1291 Greg Cockrell Audio Recordings of Gil Gross Show at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, 1995 September 1, 1 l.f.
The Greg Cockrell Audio Recordings of Gil Gross Show at Rock and Roll Hall of Fame contain audio recordings of the September 1, 1995 episode of The Gil Gross Show, the first ever radio broadcast from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's radio studio. The show was broadcast a day before the museum's grand opening and features interviews with many artists and musical figures including Martin Chambers, Bo Diddley, Aretha Franklin, Berry Gordy, Bruce Johnston, Norm N. Nite, Little Richard, Butch Trucks, and Joey Wells. The recordings provide insight into the history of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the museum's impact through the eyes of various musicians.

ARC-1292 Wanda Jackson Digital Video, 2012 September 8, 3.67 MB
The Wanda Jackson Digital Video is an eleven minute video of Wanda Jackson performing live in Vancouver, BC on September 8, 2012. In the video, Jackson also discusses her first meeting with Elvis Presley. The footage was shot by donor Tom Locke.

ARC-1293 Train Handwritten Lyrics, 1996-1998, 0.07 l.f.
The collection consists of handwritten lyrics to Train songs "I Am" and "Meet Virginia." The lyrics are undated.

ARC-1294 Bubble Process Posters, 2010-2023, 1.34 l.f.
The Bubble Process Posters span the years 2010 to 2023. The collection consists of 16 concert posters for performances held at a variety of venues. Most of the venues are located in Cleveland, OH. Other venue locations include Lakewood, OH, Holyoke, MA, Chicago, IL, and Istanbul, Turkey. Venues include House of Blues, Beachland Ballroom and Tavern, Adelbert Gym, Winchester Music Tavern, Grog Shop, Aragon Ballroom, Gateway City Arts, and Salon Iksv. Artists and bands represented in the posters include Afghan Whigs, Best Coast, Calexico, Dead Boys, Fuzz, Guided by Voices, K'Naan, Kool Keith, Kurt Vile and the Violators, Lemonheads, Low, Soccer Mommy, Ted Leo and the Pharmacists, Welshly Arms, XX, Yo La Tengo, Built to Spill, Those Darlings, the Briefs, Suzi Moon, Gentle Leader XIV, Doomzday Cult, Muamin Collective, DJ Moist, Bob and the Devil, Purling Hiss, Soft Kill, Heyrocco, IN//VIA, Squirrel Flower, Obnox, Falling Stars, Jason Patrick Meyers Band, Midnight Passenger, and Sampha. Seen in a broader context, the posters provide insight into some of the musicians who performed in and around Cleveland, OH in the 2010s and early 2020s and provide visual artistic interpretations of their music. The Bubble Process Posters are arranged alphabetically by artist.

ARC-1295 James Cunningham Audio Recordings, 1972 February 15, undated, 0.21 l.f.
The James Cunningham Audio Recordings include four 1/4 inch audio tapes that belonged to sound engineer James Cunningham. The materials include a tape from 1972 while most of the tapes are undated. Artists include Beaver & Krause, The Chi-Lites, Gladys Knight, and Don Tweedy. The collection is arranged alphabetically by artist.

ARC-1297 Thomas E. Miller Collection, 1977, undated, 4 l.f.
The Thomas E. Miller collection is dated 1977 and contains undated materials. The collection consists of sketches and photographs of dresses designed by Carole McClellan for Ann Wilson. The sketches include a concept sketch rendered by Ann Wilson a guideline for a purple suede dress and a green suede dress worn on stage during the Little Queen Tour.

ARC-1299 Jimmy Page Interview (Rolling Stone Collection), 1976 July 16, 0.08 l.f.
The Jimmy Page Interview (Rolling Stone Collection) contains one 1/4-inch audiotape of an interview with Jimmy Page dated July 16, 1976. The interview was done for Rolling Stone magazine.

ARC-1300 Mark Goodman Collection, 1981-2009, undated, 5.21 l.f.
The Mark Goodman Collection spans the years 1981 to 2009 and includes some undated materials. The collection contains Goodman's script for the 1985 Live Aid broadcast, his research files for the "It's the 80's" cruise line event, miscellaneous hand-written and typed notes, and video recordings. The recordings include interviews by Goodman during his time as an MTV VJ, as well as demo reels, Live Aid footage, and other television episodes and appearances. Artists interviewed include Lindsey Buckingham, Crowded House, Depeche Mode, Peter Gabriel, Cyndi Lauper, Paul McCartney, David Lee Roth, Bruce Springsteen, John Taylor, and Pete Townshend. The collection is arranged by format, and it provides insight into 1980s popular music and culture as well as highlighting the early years of music television. While it should not be considered a comprehensive body of Goodman's work, the collection is a strong representation of his career.