John J. Keating and Judith Bennett-Keating Collection
Date
1957-2007, undated
Size
5.5 (Linear feet)
Inductee
x
Scope and Contents
The John J. Keating and Judith Bennett-Keating Collection, 1967-2007, undated, contains an assortment of California-based concert posters, handbills, postcards, tickets, programs, and sheet music; the majority of which are for Bill Graham-produced shows at the Avalon and Winterland Ballrooms and the Fillmore East and West during the middle 1960s. There is also a complete run of posters from the Summer of Love 40th Celebration series (29). As a whole, the collection features a variety of popular artists, including Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductees The Animals, Joan Baez, Ginger Baker, Jeff Beck, Chuck Berry, Big Brother & the Holding Company, Buffalo Springfield, Johnny Cash, Chicago, Eric Clapton, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Bo Diddley, Donovan, Doobie Brothers, The Doors, Duane Eddy, Everly Brothers, Jerry Garcia, Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane, Albert King, KISS, Led Zeppelin, Barry Mann & Cynthia Weil, Steve Miller, The Miracles, Joni Mitchell, Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Righteous Brothers, Santana, Sly & the Family Stone, T. Rex, Ike & Tina Turner, Velvet Underground, Muddy Waters, The Who, Jackie Wilson, Steve Winwood, and Neil Young, as well as Elvin Bishop, Blue Cheer, Canned Heat, The Charlatans, Country Joe & the Fish, Electric Flag, Grass Roots, Iron Butterfly, Richie Havens, J. Geils Band, James Gang, Jethro Tull, Arthur Lee, John Mayall, Moby Grape, The Monkees, Mountain, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Pacific Gas & Electric, Procol Harum, Quicksilver Messenger Service, Boz Scaggs, Sha Na Na, Sons of Champlin, Taj Mahal, Ten Years After, Three Dog Night, Tower of Power, Vanilla Fudge, The Youngbloods, and more. Poster artists featured include Frank Bettencourt, Churchmouse/Moyssi, Lee Conklin, Phil Cushway, Bob Fried, Rick Griffin, Greg Irons, Alton Kelley, Bonnie MacLean, Victor Moscoso, Stanley Mouse, Norman Orr, David Singer, Randy Tuten, and Wes Wilson, among others.
Notes
Separated Materials: The books Bob Dylan Song Book, M. Witmark & Sons (New York, NY), 1965 and The Doors / Complete, Doors Music Co. (New York, NY), 1972 have been transferred to the library. Please search for "John J. Keating and Judith Bennett-Keating Collection" for the current status of these items.
Acquisition Note: The John J. Keating and Judith Bennett-Keating Collection was received by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a gift from the Keatings on September 28, 2021.
Citation: [Identification of Item], John J. Keating and Judith Bennett-Keating Collection, Library and Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Language Note: Collection is in English.
Processing Information: Processed by Jennie Thomas, Director of Archives. Completed September 22, 2022. 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. 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.
