The Jim Summaria Photographs consist of 44 images taken by Summaria at live performances between 1973 and 1978. The majority of the photos are of classic rock artists, but other genres like blues and psychedelic rock are represented as well. All photographs measure 6 by 9-inches. The majority of the photographs are in color; nine photos are in black and white. The collection is arranged in the order in which it was received. The photographs were likely taken at concerts in or near Chicago, Illinois, where Summaria was employed as a photographer. His press credentials allowed him to photograph from either the pit or the front row at most shows, so it follows that the majority of the images are fairly close-up shots of singers and/or instrumentalists, with only one or two performers in each photograph. The majority of the photographed subjects are guitarists and/or vocalists, with some images of drummers, keyboard / piano players, and bassists. There are also individual photographs featuring saxophonists, banjo players, and flautists. Featured guitar models include the Gibson Flying V, Les Paul, and EDS-1275 (double-necked electric guitar which features both a 12-stringed and a 6-stringed neck).
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Citation: [Identification of Item], Jim Summaria Photographs, Library and Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.
Acquisition Note: The collection of Jim Summaria Photographs was received by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc., as a gift from Jim Summaria on March 21, 2017.
Processing Information: Processed by Lily Korte, Intern. Completed June 15, 2018. Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS and local processing manual.
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