Reference Number
ARC-0916
Level of description
collection
Title
Cleveland Indians Photograph and Line-Up Card for Prince Tribute
Date
2016
Size
0.92 (Linear feet)
Scope and Contents
The collection contains a photograph and line-up card of a tribute to Prince held at a game between the Minnesota Twins and the Cleveland Indians on April 25, 2016. The photograph is of baseball player Michael Brantley wearing a purple wristband and is signed by Brantley. The line-up card is signed by the Minnesota Twins and Cleveland Indians players.
Biography / Administrative History
The Cleveland Indians are an American professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. The Indians compete in Major League Baseball as a member club of the American League Central division.
Prince (June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016) was an American singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, dancer, actor and filmmaker. Known for his magnetic performances, flamboyant style, and vocal range, Prince was an expert guitarist, pianist, bassist and drummer by junior high. He released dozens and dozens of albums throughout his nearly 40-year career. He also invented the "Minneapolis sound," an electric and eclectic funk/R&B/synthrock hybrid that became massively influential in the '80s and beyond. Prince was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004.
Notes
Acquisition Note: The Cleveland Indians Photograph and Line-up Card for Prince Tribute was received by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a gift from the Cleveland Indians on May 12, 2016.
Citation: [Identification of Item], Cleveland Indians Photograph and Line-up Card for Prince Tribute, Library and Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Language Note: Materials are in English.
Processing Information: Processed by Crystal Matjasic, Project Archivist. Completed June 25, 2019. Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS and local processing manual. Collection processed through an Access to Historical Records grant from the NHPRC.
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Use
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