The Louis Grosso Photographs Collection consists of (893) 35mm Ektachrome slides of various live musical performances at venues in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area including the Spectrum Arena, Academy of Music, Mann Music Center, and Tower Theater. The slides are arranged in alphabetical order by artist name. Performers include Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees the Allman Brothers Band, Jackson Browne, Eric Clapton, Alice Cooper, Elton John, Leon Russell, Bob Seger, Bruce Springsteen, and Cat Stevens. The collection dates span from 1972-1978 and provides a visual representation of performances from the audience perspective through stage design, instrument set-up, costume design, and related fashion from that time period.
Biography / Administrative History
Louis Grosso is an amateur photographer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Notes
Acquisition Note: The Louis Grosso Photographs were received by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a gift from Grosso on July 20, 2023.
Citation: [Identification of Item], Louis Grosso Photograph Collection, Library and Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Language Note: No linguistic context.
Processing Information: Processed by Ian Frederickson, Intern. Completed July 16, 2024. Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS and local processing manual. Collection processed through a Museums for America grant from the IMLS.
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 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc. has a limited copyright license to the materials within this collection. The transfer of Donor's literary and other property rights does not include works of other individuals and organizations contained in the gift. For more information, please consult the staff of the Library and Archives.
