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- Reference NumberARC-0075
- Level of descriptioncollection
- TitleGabor Kovats Negatives
- Date1982-1989
- Size0.07 (Linear feet)
- Scope and ContentsThe Gabor Kovats Negatives collection consists of 713 images of live concert performances from 1981 to 1989 in the Austin and Dallas, Texas areas. The images were taken by Gabor Kovats, a member of the camera club at his high school, during his late teens and early 20s. The performances featured include: Peter Gabriel at the Coliseum (Austin, Tex.) on December 10, 1982 and at Reunion Arena (Dallas, Tex.) on December 14, 1986; Grace Jones at an unidentified nightclub in Dallas, Tex. on July 4, 1984 and the Saint Nightclub (Dallas, Tex.) on March 15, 1983; Neil Young at the Bronco Bowl in Dallas, Tex. on January 14, 1989; Eurythmics at Reunion Arena on April 14, 1984; Jean-Luc Ponty at the Opry House (Austin, Tex.) on June 9, 1982; David Crosby at the Opry House on April 15, 1982; Joe Walsh at Reunion Arena on July 10, 1981; Todd Rundgren at the Agora Ballroom (Dallas, Tex.) on July 11, 1981 and December 10, 1983, and, with Utopia, at an unidentified club on 6th St in Austin on December 4, 1982; Spyro Gyra on campus at the University of Texas-Austin on September 23, 1982; Joan Armatrading at the Meadowlands (Austin, Tex.) on July 2, 1983; Psychedelic Furs at the Bronco Bowl on May 8, 1987; Laurie Anderson at the Arts Center (Dallas, Tex.) on June 22, 1985; General Public at an unidentified location in Dallas on May 4, 1984; Eric Clapton at the Frank Erwin Center (Austin, Tex.) on February 13, 1983; John McLaughlin at the Opry House (Austin, Tex.) on May 8, 1982; Return to Forever at the Agora on March 19, 1983; Genesis at Reunion Arena on August 13, 1982; David Gilmour at Reunion Arena on June 16, 1984; Dixie Dregs at the Agora on May 26, 1981 and at the Liberty Ballroom (Austin, Tex.) on May 27, 1981; Lene Lovich at the Opry House on April 8, 1983; and Bobby (Bob Weir) and the Midnites with Stevie Ray Vaughan at Manor Downs (Austin, Tex.) on May 31, 1982. The collection highlights a strong cross section of performers, musical genres, and concert venues that were popular during the 1980s. The original order of the Gabor Kovats Negatives was maintained.
- NotesCitation: [Identification of Item], Gabor Kovats Negatives, Library and Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.
Processing Information: Processed by Jennie Thomas, Head Archivist, and James A. Kohler, Project Archivist. Completed December 8, 2011. Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS and local processing manual.
Acquisition Note: The Gabor Kovats Negatives collection was received by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum, Inc. as a gift from Gabor Kovats on March 29, 2011.
Language Note: No linguistic content. - AccessCollection is open for research. Patrons must sign the Acknowledgment of Legal Responsibilities and Privacy Rights Form before using this collection. Consult the Library and Archives in advance of your visit to ensure access to these materials is available.
- UseThe Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc. owns right, title, and interest in the works of authorship embodied in the materials in 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.
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