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Liberace and Ed Sullivan

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Description: Ed Sullivan leans against a piano that Liberace is sitting near. There is a candelabra on the piano and stage lights are visible in the background.
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Spooner

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Description: Promotional photograph of the band Spooner. From left: Butch Vig holding a Miller Beer bottle, Dave Benton with a guitar, Jeff Waler, Doug Erickson ...
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Ellsworth Snyder

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Description: Pianist Ellsworth Snyder posing in front of posters advertising his concerts.
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Ed Sullivan and the Beatles

Date: 02 1964
Description: Ed Sullivan poses with the Beatles in February 1964.
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"The Ox" Performing on Stage

Date: 1968
Description: Rock trio, "The Ox," performing on stage. The guitarist and bassist are on an elevated platform next to a stack of amplifiers, while the drummer is set up ...
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"The Ox" Performing on Stage

Date: 1968
Description: Rock trio, "The Ox," performing on stage. The guitarist and bassist are on an elevated platform next to a stack of amplifiers while the drummer is set up o...
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Three Piece Orchestra Aboard Freighter

Date: 06 1942
Description: Men in a three piece orchestra, consisting of a guitar, a violin, and a glass jug, posing for a photograph aboard the United Fruit Company's S.S. Santa ...
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Marc Blitzstein Publicity Still

Date: 1943
Description: Marc Blitzstein in U.S. Army Air Corps uniform at a piano, singing into a BBC microphone. Caption on reverse of image reads "London, 1943".
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Milwaukee Home for Aged Lutherans Piano Player

Date: 1967
Description: Miss Lydia Henie, 76 years old, playing the piano in the devotional room of the Home for Aged Lutherans, 7500 West North Avenue.
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Frank Zappa and Mothers of Invention Backstage

Date: 10 20 1971
Description: Ian Underwood, Don Preston, Howard Kayland, Gail Zappa, and Frank Zappa discuss science around a backstage table at the Milwaukee Arena following a show by...
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Tom Wopat

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Description: Three-quarter length portrait of Tom Wopat, taken for the television show Prime Time Country. He is standing and has his left hand on the top of a g...
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Shirley Clarke and Dizzy Gillespie

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Description: Dizzy Gillespie looking at Shirley Clarke, sitting on the left with a contemplative look on her face, during a recording session for the film "The Cool Wor...
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Shirley Clarke, Dizzy Gillespie and Mal Waldron

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Description: Shirley Clarke, Dizzy Gillespie, Mal Waldron and an unidentified man in the studio during a recording session for the film "The Cool World."
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Shirley Clarke and Mal Waldron

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Description: Shirley Clarke standing next to Mal Waldron, who is sitting. There is a television monitor behind them. They are working on the film "The Cool World."
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Benny's Basement Band

Date: 07 24 1981
Description: A group of people are dancing as a band on a stage is playing in the background. Caption reads: "Rock fans dance to the music of Benny's Basement Band at F...
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A Happy Tune

Date: 01 19 1969
Description: Several people are smiling and watching a woman playing a piano. Caption reads: "A HAPPY TUNE — Mrs. Earer Turner played spirituals and jazz for a group of...
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Irving Berlin

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Description: Portrait of Irving Berlin sitting at a piano and looking directly at the camera. He is wearing a suit and tie.
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George Gershwin at Piano

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Description: Portrait of George Gershwin sitting at a piano and working on a score.
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B.B. King

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Description: Musician B.B. King playing his guitar "Lucille" in concert.
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Steve Miller

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Description: Musician Steve Miller during a concert. His guitar is on a strap around his neck and he is gripping a microphone.

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