Reference Number
ARC-0169
Level of description
collection
Title
Kal Zucker Collection on Bruce Springsteen
Date
1974-1976, undated
Size
4.28 (Linear feet)
Scope and Contents
The Kal Zucker Collection on Bruce Springsteen spans the years 1974 to 1976, and consists of two promotional posters, one photocopy of a Born to Run advance promotional album cover copy and mastering sheet, and one lyric sample or rhyme sheet handwritten by Bruce Springsteen. Materials are arranged chronologically, but some items are stored separately due to size and condition. The collection provides a look into Columbia's marketing strategies for Springsteen in the mid-1970s and documents the artist's creative process. Seen in a broader context, the collection provides insight to the songwriting process and various ways in which record labels promoted their performers.
Biography / Administrative History
Bruce Springsteen (born September 23, 1949) ranks alongside such rock and roll figureheads as Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, the Beatles and Bob Dylan. Just as those artists shaped popular music, Springsteen served as a pivotal figure in its evolution with his rise to prominence in the mid-Seventies. Early on, he was touted as one of several heirs to Bob Dylan's mantle. All of these would-be "new Dylans"-who also included Loudon Wainwright, John Prine and Elliott Murphy-rose above the hype, but Springsteen soared highest, catapulting himself to fame on the unrestrained energy of his live shows, the evocative power of his songwriting, and the direct connection he forged with his listeners.
Notes
Acquisition Note: The Kal Zucker Collection on Bruce Springsteen was received by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum, Inc. as a gift from Zucker on December 31, 1997.
Citation: [Identification of Item], Kal Zucker Collection on Bruce Springsteen, Library and Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.
Separated Materials: A promotional LP has been transferred to the library collection. Please search for the "Collection on Bruce Springsteen" in the library catalog for a list of donated titles.
Processing Information: Processed by James A. Kohler, Project Archivist. Completed October 14, 2011. Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS and local processing manual.
Access
Collection is open for research. Patrons must sign the Acknowledgment of Legal Responsibilities and Privacy Rights statement on the Researcher Registration form before using this collection. Original lyric sample is closed. Patrons must use digital or physical facsimiles of originals. Use of originals only by permission of the Head Archivist, Library and Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. Consult the Library and Archives in advance of your visit to ensure access to these materials is available.
Use
The copyright interests in this collection have not been transferred to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc. For more information, please consult the staff of the Library and Archives.
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