Grand Emporium Collection

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: Robin Trower; Robin Trower, a British male rock guitarist and singer, stands and plays an electric guitar while looking down at the neck of the guitar. Printed in the margin below the photograph, "Robin Trower. V-12 Records Inc., PO Box 27670, Los Angeles Ca 90027-0670, (213) 660 2553. Variety Artists, 555 Chorro Street, Suite A1, San Luis Obispo CA 93401, (805) 544 1444.", No date; likely between 1997 and 2004, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Rock Bottom; Blues harmonica player Rock Bottom blows into a harmonica held in his left hand. He wears a flat cap, sunglasses, and a sport jacket. Printed in the margin below the photograph, "Rock Bottom. Double Trouble Records Recording Artist. For bookings contact 1142 17 St. N., St. Petersburg FL. 33713 USA, Phone: (813) 895-6633." Printed in the right margin, "Photo by: Dennis Osborne.", No date; likely 1995, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., 2 copies.

: Rocker T; Reggae vocalist Rocker T. faces left in a close-up, head-shot photograph. He wears a turban with Jamaican flag colors in the back twist, sunglasses, and a camouflage t-shirt. White clouds in a clear sky are reflected in his sunglasses. Printed in the margin below the photograph, "Rocker T. Photo: Gabe Kirchheimer. Postive Sound Management, 2261 Market St., PMB 487, SF, CA 94114, 415 563-2375 www.psmrecordings.com.", No date; likely either 1999 or 2003, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Photocopy.

: Rocket 88; Rocket 88, possibly a swing band, comprised of seven white men, are all wearing business suits with their instruments and mugging for the camera. The double bass player stands on the side of the bass that is lying on the floor as if he's surfing. The trombonist holds the trombone up from his shoulder. The singer spreads his arms wide, leans back his head and opens his mouth wide. The drummer holds one stick above his head and the other waist high. The organ player plays with his right hand and spreads his fingers wide as he lifts his left hand. The saxophonist kneels on the floor and grins as he lifts the sax to his mouth. The guitarist kneels and looks right at the neck of a guitar he is playing. Printed in the margin below the photograph, "Rocket 88. For Bookings & Information: P.O. Box 764, Winter Park, FL 32790-0764 U.S.A., (407) 629-4873." Printed in the margin above the photograph, "Rocket 88 Promo Sheet '98 8/6/98 3:50 PM Page 2.", August 6, 1998, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Promo Sheet.

: Rocket 88's; Rocket 88's, a rockabilly band comprised of three white men and one white woman, stand as a group and smile at the camera. The band member on the left faces to the left and looks back over his left shoulder at the camera as he tips his fedora hat. The next band member faces the center of the group and smiles over her right shoulder at the camera. Her hand rests on the next band member who is wearing a tiger print jacket, a beret, and sunglasses. His arms are crossed. The band member on the right folds his hands behind himself. Printed in the margin below the photograph, "Rocket 88's. P.O. Box 32912, Phoenix, AZ 85064, (602) 956-2490 [Bill]. Photo by Paula Wilson.", No date; possibly late 1980s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., 2 copies.

: Rockin Johnny Band; Rockin Johnny Band, a Chicago blues band comprised of three white men and one African American man who is the drummer, stand on an outdoor stage playing their instruments. They all look to the left side of the photograph. Printed in the margin below the photograph, "Rockin Johnny Band. Delmark Recording Artists." Printed in the right margin, "Photo by: Susan Greenberg.", No date; likely between 1998 and 1999, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., 2 copies.

: Rockin Johnny Band; Rockin Johnny Band, a Chicago blues band comprised of three white men and one African American man, play on an outdoor stage with tall city buildings and a crowd behind them. Printed in the margin below the photograph, "Rockin Johnny Band. Delmark Recording Artists." Printed in the right margin, "Photo by Susan Greenberg.", No date; likely between 1998 and 1999, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Rockin Johnny Band; Rockin Johnny Band, a Chicago blues band comprised of three white men and one African American man, in a group photograph where two band members stand and two band members sit. Printed in the margin below the photograph, "Rockin Johnny Band. Delmark Recording Artists.", No date; likely between 1998 and 1999, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Rockin' Billy and The Wild Coyotes; Rockin' Billy and The Wild Coyotes is a rock and roll band comprised of three white men who look seriously down at the camera as they play their instruments The angle is from the floor up. A pressed tin ceiling and a ceiling fan are above them. The guitarist and the bass player wear sunglasses. The drummer sits behind the drum set., No date; likely 1995, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Rockin' Dopsie; Rockin' Dopsie an African American male zydeco accordion player and singer, smiles at the camera as he wears a red crown and red cape and holds a red accordion. Printed in the margin below the photograph, "Rockin' Dopsie, Crowned Prince of Zydeco. Maison Soul Recording Artists. For bookings, contact: Bon Ton West, (408) 425-5885, Santa Cruz, CA 95061.", No date; likely between 1986 and 1988, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Rockin' Dopsie; Rockin' Dopsie, an African American male zydeco accordion player and singer, closes his eyes as he plays an accordion and stands behind a microphone., No date; possibly late 1980s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Damaged.

: Rockin' Dopsie; Rockin' Dopsie, an African American male zydeco accordion player and singer, lists his left hand to hail the crowd and holds an accordion in his right hand as he smiles into a microphone. He wears a crown and a cape. Printed in the margin below the photograph, "Rockin' Dopsie and the Cajun Twisters. Bon Ton West. "Good time music for all occasions", (408) 425-5885, P.O. Box 8406 Santa Cruz, Ca. 95061, TELEX BonTon West UD 171142.", No date; possibly 1986, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Rockin' Dopsie and the Zydeco Twisters; Rockin' Dopsie and the Zydeco Twisters, a zydeco band of five African American men, stand on stage under a tent and play their instruments of a saxophone accordion, drums, washboard, and guitar., No date; possibly late 1980s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Rockin' Dopsie, Jr.; Rockin' Dopsie, Jr., an African American male zydeco rubboard player, leans forward to rest his elbows on his lifted knee and cross his forearms. He wears a cowboy hat, sunglasses and a vest without a shirt. There are two Longhorn horns displayed behind him. Printed in the margin below the photograph, "Rockin' Dopsie, Jr., Management: Ronald G. Jones, Washboard Entertainment, Inc. Booking & Info: (504) 243-6562, (Fax) (504) 245-1525, 2114 New Orleans St. . New Orleans, LA 70119.", No date; likely early 2000s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Rockin' Jake; Blues harmonica player Rockin' Jake closes his eyes as he blows into a harmonica held with both of his hands in a close-up, head-shot photograph. Printed in the margin below the photograph, "Rockin' Jake. zuluzu records, P.O. Box 791681, New Orleans, LA 70179-1681, email: roknjake[at]accesscom.net, www.rockinjake.com. Booking: Road Dawg Touring Co., 10464 Purgatory Peak, Littleton, CO 80127, 303-904-0051, roaddawgco[at]aol.com." Printed in the right margin, "Photo by: Jennifer Bagert.", No date; likely 1999, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., 2 copies.

: Rod Piazza; Blues harmonica player Rod Piazza, with the band Rod Piazza and the Mighty Flyers, leans his head back as he plays a harmonica he is holding to his mouth with both hands. He wears sunglasses. Printed in the margin below the photograph, "Rod Piazza and the Mighty Flyers. Photo by Mark Cring. Booking: Day & Night Productions, 410 521-6416, fax: 410 521-6420. Tone-Cool Records [logo]. Tone-Cool Records, 6 Abbott Rd Annex, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481, 781-263-9200 fax: 781-263-9222, www.tonecool.com / info[at]tooncool.com, www.themightyflyers.com.", No date; likely between 1997 and 2001, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., 2 copies.

: Rod Piazza & the Mighty Flyers; Rod Piazza and the Mighty Flyers, a blues band comprised of four white men and one white woman, stand outside. Three of the men wear light-colored suits, one dark-colored suit and the woman wears an animal print. Printed in the margin below the photograph, "Rod Piazza & the Mighty Flyers. Day & Night Productions, 3001 Granite Road, Suite 2, Woodstock, MD 21163-1001 USA. Ph # : 410-521-6416, Fax : 410-521-6420." Printed in the right margin, "Photo: Richard Rice.", No date; likely 1990s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Rod Piazza & the Mighty Flyers; Rod Piazza and the Mighty Flyers, a blues band comprised of four white men and one white woman, crowd in a corner with their instruments and smile at the camera. A pennant on the wall says, "Black Top Records." Printed across the top margin of the photograph, "Rod Piazza & the Mighty Flyers." Printed in the margin below the photograph, "Alex Schultz, Jimi Bott, Rod Piazza, Miss Honey, Bill Stuve. Black Top Records [logo]. Black Top Records, P.O. Box 56691, New Orleans, LA 70156. Bookings: Day & Night Productions, P.O. Box 4757, Silver Spring, MD 20914, (301) 384-2350, Fax (301) 384-5470. Management: Robert Pierce Mercer, International Artist Representation, P.O. Box 2458, Toluca Lake, CA 91610, (818) 508-7258, Fax (818) 508-9237." Printed in the right margin, "Photo John De Leon.", No date; likely between 1991 and 1992, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Band members: Alex Schultz, Jimi Bott, Rod Piazza, Miss Honey, Bill Stuve.

: Roger Naber and George Myers; Roger Naber and George Myers, partners in ownership of the Grand Emporium in Kansas City, Missouri, holding a "Promotion of the Year" award between them from the Blues Foundation for their work organizing the 1994 Ultimate Rhythm and Blues Cruise. Rogers eyes are only slightly open. They stand in front of a wood paneled wall and a signed poster promoting the Ultimate Rhythm & Blues Cruise II of a guitar floating on a body water. They both wear 1994 Ultimate Rhythm & Blues Cruise t-shirts., No date; likely 1995, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Roger Naber and George Myers; Roger Naber and George Myers, partners in ownership of the Grand Emporium in Kansas City, Missouri, holding a "Promotion of the Year" award between them from the Blues Foundation for their work organizing the 1994 Ultimate Rhythm and Blues Cruise. They stand in front of a wood paneled wall and a signed poster promoting the Ultimate Rhythm & Blues Cruise II of a guitar floating on a body water. They both wear 1994 Ultimate Rhythm & Blues Cruise t-shirts., No date; likely 1995, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Roger Naber and George Myers; George Myers and Roger Naber, partners in ownership of the Grand Emporium in Kansas City, Missouri, holding a "Promotion of the Year" award between them from the Blues Foundation for their work organizing the 1994 Ultimate Rhythm and Blues Cruise. They stand in front of a wall in Grand Emporium signed by the many performers who performed there and a signed and framed poster promoting the Ultimate Rhythm & Blues Cruise II of a guitar floating on a body water. George wears an Ultimate Rhythm & Blues Cruise t-shirt and Roger wears a Grand Emporium t-shirt., No date; likely 1995, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Roger Naber and George Myers with the Maître d and an unidentified woman; Roger Naber and George Myers, partners in ownership of the Grand Emporium, sit on either side of an unidentified white woman, possibly Rene Funderburgh, as the unidentified white male maître d leans his head in between Roger and the woman. They as smile at the camera. This is the last night aboard Blues Cruise II. Roger holds up a card under the Maître d's face that says, "Head Waiter." Many other cruise passengers are at the tables behind them., January 7, 1994, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Caption: "Blues Cruise II Last Night Jan. 7th, 1994"

: Roger Naber, George Myers and an unidentified woman; An unidentified white woman holds a "Promotion of the ear" award for Roger Naber and George Myers work organizing the 1994 Ultimate Rhythm and Blues Cruise. Roger Naber and George Myers, partners in ownership of the Grand Emporium in Kansas City, Missouri, stand on either side of the woman. They stand in front of a wood paneled wall and a signed poster promoting the Ultimate Rhythm & Blues Cruise II of a guitar floating on a body water. The men both wear 1994 Ultimate Rhythm & Blues Cruise t-shirts., No date; likely 1995, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Roger Naber, George Myers and an unidentified woman; An unidentified white woman holds a "Promotion of the Year" award for Roger Naber and George Myers work organizing the 1994 Ultimate Rhythm and Blues Cruise. Roger Naber and George Myers, partners in ownership of the Grand Emporium in Kansas City, Missouri, stand on either side of the woman. They stand in front of a wood paneled wall and a signed poster promoting the Ultimate Rhythm & Blues Cruise II of a guitar floating on a body water. The men both wear 1994 Ultimate Rhythm & Blues Cruise t-shirts., No date; likely 1995, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Roger Wallace; Country-blues guitarist and vocalist Roger Wallace, from his left profile, looks seriously straight ahead in a close-up, head-shot photograph. He wears a straw cowboy hat. Printed in the margin below the photograph, "Roger Wallace. www.texasmusicgroupinc.com/media. Texas Music Group, 805 West Avenue, Suite 2, Austin, TX 78701, 512.322.0617. Lone Star Records [logo]. Texas Music Group [logo]." Printed in the right margin, "Photo: George Brainard.", No date; likely 2002, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Ron Prince; Ron Prince, an African American blues guitarist, bends forward as he sits with his left hand clutching the neck of an electric guitar. He wears a fedora hat and a bolo tie. Printed in the margin below the photograph, "Ron Prince. Bookings: Sue Payne, (773) 989-2104. Management: Ralph Metcalfe, (773) 373-7784. Printed in the right margin, " Photo: Edward Lines, Jr.", No date; possibly 1998, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

: Ron Thompson; Blues guitarist Ron Thompson stands and looks at the camera as he rests his hands on the head stock of an electric guitar which body rests on the floor between his feet. Ron Thompson is embedded on the guitar neck below the strings. He wears a mid-calf length, dark overcoat. Printed in the margin below the photograph, "Blind Pig Records [logo].", No date; likely 1987, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Damaged.

: Ron Thompson & the Resistors; Ron Thompson and the Resistors, a blues band comprised of two white men who stand with their instruments and one African American man who sits on a barstool holding drum sticks. He wears a straw cowboy hat with a feather hatband and sunglasses. Printed in the margin below the photograph, "Ron Thompson & the Resistors. 1984 Bay Area Music Award Winners. P.O. Box 1966, Novato, CA 94948, (415) 883-5314.", 1984, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., 2 copies.

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