Archival collection Victor Colantoni Photographs of the Cars

Summary
Collection Number:
ARC-0317
Dates:
1978
Size:
0.07 Linear feet (1 folder) 
Language(s):
English
Citation:

[Identification of Item], Victor Colantoni Photographs of the Cars, Library and Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.

Abstract:
American new wave band. Contains 13 photographs of the band on stage.
Finding Aid Permalink:
http://catalog.rockhall.com/catalog/ARC-0317
Scope and Contents

The Victor Colantoni Photographs of the Cars consist of 13 3" x 5" images of the band performing in an unidentified club. There are eight black-and-white and five color photographs, all taken from the audience's perspective. The date on the photographs is September 1978, but this may refer to date they were printed, rather than the date they were taken. There are negatives for seven of the photographs, as well as other unidentified negatives (several of which appear to be backstage at an outdoor concert).

Biographical Note/Administrative History

Victor Colantoni worked for Gene Norris Oldsmobile, a Cleveland car dealer, and on occasion for Belkin Productions as a driver for bands that were in town.

The Cars are an American new wave band that signed with Elektra Records in 1977. The following year they released their debut album, which hit #18 on the Billboard charts. They released five more albums before their break up in 1988, and briefly reunited in 2010-2011.

Sources

Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "The Cars." All Music Guide. Accessed June 25, 2012. http://www.allmusic.com/artist/the-cars-mn0000061172.

Acquisition

The Victor Colantoni Photographs of the Cars were received by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc. as a gift from Lee Ann Conway on June 4, 2012.

Processing Information

Processed by Anastasia Karel, Assistant Archivist. Completed June 25, 2012. Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS and local processing manual.

Access

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Use

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Subject Headings

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Names:
Cars (Musical group)
Colantoni, Victor G.
Conway, Lee Ann
Library and Archives
Subjects:
Rock musicians--Photographs
Formats:
Negatives (photographic)
Photographs
Collection Inventory
Item Materials
Photographs and negatives, 1978 September
Folder: 105 (Graphic materials)