Computer disk / drive / tape (analog) Container: Folder: 54
Scope and Contents
The Larry Schorr Photographs span the years 1973 to 1979, and contain sixteen digital photographs of live performances in the San Francisco Bay area. Artists that are pictured include Jello Biafra with the Dead Kennedys, David Byrne with the Talking Heads, Elvis Costello, Doug Feiger with the Knack, Peter Gabriel solo and with Genesis, Debbie Harry with Blondie, Bob Marley, Mark Mothersbaugh and Jerry Casale with Devo, Johnny Ramone with the Ramones, Patti Smith, Dave Vanian with the Damned, and Sid Vicious with the Sex Pistols. The images capture important events for a number of these groups, including the first U.S. shows for Elvis Costello and the Dead Kennedys, and the first U.S. tours for Peter Gabriel (solo) and the Knack.
Notes
Citation: [Identification of Item], Larry Schorr Photographs, Library and Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.
Processing Information: Processed by Jennie Thomas, Head Archivist. Completed October 28, 2011. Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS and local processing manual.
Acquisition Note: The Larry Schorr Photographs were received by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum, Inc. as a gift from Larry Schorr on September 12, 2011.
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Use
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