Grand Emporium Collection

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Will Taylor
Will Taylor, jazz string musician, peeks out from behind a violin he holds with both hands by the neck and rests the body on his shoulder; strings toward his face. Printed in the margin below the photograph, "Will Taylor. Jazz Performer / Composer. 1405-A East 34th Street, Austin, Texas 78722-1919, (512) 474-0902.", No date; likely 1990s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Will and the Bushmen
Will and the Bushmen, an indie rock band comprised of four white men, stand in a line leaning on a wall with a chair rail and look at the camera. Printed in the margin below the photograph, "Will and the Bushmen. Mark Pfaff (Vocals, Bass, Harmonica). Will Kimbrough (Lead Vocals, Guitar). Sam Baylor (Vocals, guitar). Bryan Owings (Drums). SBK Records [logo]." Printed in the right margin, "Photo Credit: Deborah Feingold." Printed in the left margin, " c1989 SBK Records. Permission to reproduce this photography is limited to editorial uses in regular issues of newspapers and other regularly published periodicals and television news programming.", 1989, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Band members: Mark Pfaff, Will Kimbrough, Sam Baylor, Bryan Owings.
William Clarke
Blues harmonica player William Clarke stands behind a suitcase covered in tourist stickers. He holds a harmonica in his left hand and a microphone in his right as he wears sunglasses and a dark suit. Printed in the margin below the photograph, "Booking: Tom Gold Agency, Tel: (415) 648-0530, Fax: (415) 648-6071. William Clarke. Alligator Records, P.O. Box 60234, Chicago, IL 60660 (312) 973-7736. Alligator [logo]." Printed in the right margin, "Photo: Peter Amft.", No date; likely 1990s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
William Clarke and Henry Clay
William Clarke and Henry Clay, blues musicians, at the Grand Emporium in Kansas City, Missouri. William Clarke forms his right hand into a fist with the knuckles showing toward the camera and points his thumb toward Henry. He wears sunglasses. Henry is laughing., January 11, 1997, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
William Topley
William Topley, a white British male rock guitarist and singer, looks intently at the camera in a close-up, head-shot photograph with a black background. He wears a dark, button-down shirt. Printed in the margin below the photograph, "William Topley. Mercury, Nashville [logo]." Printed in the right margin, "photo: Nancy Lee Andrews.", No date; likely 1996, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Willie "The Touch" Hayes
Willie "The Touch" Hayes, an African American male blues drummer and singer, purses his lips and looks over his left shoulder as he plays a drum set while wearing a dark fedora hat. Printed in the margin below the photograph, "Willie "The Touch" Hayes Recording Artist. Princess Records, P.O. Box 47088, Chicago, IL 60647 USA (773) 871-8642." Printed in the right margin, "e-mail: williethetouchhayes[at]hotmail.com.", No date; possibly 1990s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Willie Dixon
Willie Dixon, an African American male blues string bass player, laughs as he hugs his arms around the neck of his bass. He wears a light colored fedora hat and a light colored business suit and necktie., No date; likely 1980s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Willie Wisely Trio
Willie Wisely Trio, a jazz-rock, alternative-rock band comprised of four white men, who stand together smiling at the camera in a close-up photograph. Printed in the margin below the photograph, "willie wisely trio. WWW3. Daniel Corrigan.", No date; possibly early 2000s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., 2 copies.
Willis Alan Ramsey
Texan country and folk guitarist and vocalist Willis Alan Ramsey smiles back over his right shoulder as he holds an acoustic guitar by the neck that is slung behind his shoulder by the guitar strap. Printed in the margin below the photograph, "Willis Alan Ramsey." Printed in the right margin, "photo: Jeff Rose, Lone Star Silver.", No date; possibly between 1995 and 2001, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Willy Porter
Folk-rock guitarist and singer Willy Porter looks directly at the camera as he leans on a window sill to his right. Printed in the margin below the photograph, "Willy Porter. Six degrees [logo]." Printed in the right margin, "Photo Credit: Deone Jahnke.", No date; likely between 1999 and 2003, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., 2 copies.
Wilson Pickett
Wilson Pickett, an African American male soul singer, from his left, looks directly at the camera as he rests his hands on his bent left knee. He wears a business suit and tie with a tie tack. Printed in the margin below the photograph, "Wilson Pickett." Printed on the lower left-hand corner of the photograph, "James J. Kriegsmann ny.", No date; possibly 1960s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Woggles
The Woggles, a garage rock band from Atlanta, Georgia comprised of four white men, stand together wearing matching tuxedo shirts with ruffles down the button placard and jeans. The two band members in the back hold an electric guitar and an electric bass. Printed in the margin below the photograph, "The Woggles. Telstar records, P.O. Box 1123 Hoboken, NJ 07030. ph: (201)659-2461, fax: (201)653-9189." Printed in the right margin, "photo by: Tom P.", No date; likely 1997, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Wonsers
The Wonsers, a rock band comprised of three white men, stand together, arms around each other's shoulders, and look down into the camera with a tree behind them in a close-up photograph from the ground up. Printed in the margin below the photograph, "The Wonsers. Get a Wick Promotions, P.O. Box 80715, Minneapolis, MN 55408, 612-827-7781.", No date; likely between 1996 and 2000, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., 2 copies.
Xplicit
Xplicit is a rock band (likely) comprised of five white men, possibly from Missouri. The band members stand in front of a department store display window with a mannequin in it and look at the camera while wearing sunglasses. Printed in the margin below the photograph, "Xplicit." A label attached to the bottom right-hand corner, "American Artist Agency, 1808 Broadway . P.O. Box 412222, Kansas City, Missouri 64141-2222, 816-474-9988 Fax 472-5777.", No date; possibly 1980s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Photocopy.
Xplicit
Xplicit is rock band (likely) comprised of five white men, possibly from Missouri. Four of the band members sit or crouch and one stands, wearing a t-shirt that says, "Blow Me," in front of a graffiti painted corrugated steel door. Printed in the margin below the photograph, "Xplicit." A label attached to the bottom right-hand corner, "American Artist Agency, 1808 Broadway . P.O. Box 412222, Kansas City, Missouri 64141-2222, 816-474-9988 Fax 472-5777.", No date; possibly 1980s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Photocopy.
Yabba
Yabba, a Jamaican male reggae musician, sits in a papasan chair and leans forward with his elbows on his knees to smile at the photographer. He wears a wide-brimmed hat, a cardigan sweater, and striped pants. Printed in the margin below the photograph, "Yabba. Inrip Management 711 W. Gordon Terrace, Chicago, IL 60613, (312)868-0949.", No date; likely late 1980s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., 2 copies.
Yabba
Yabba, a Jamaican male reggae musician, smiles directly at the photographer as he wears many necklaces and a military uniform-type shirt. Printed in the margin below the photograph, "Yabba. Wind Mgmt. (Jackie), 708-724-6333, 708-724-6808, Greg Errico - 415-892-6731.", No date; likely late 1980s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Yamagata
Yamagata, a funk band from Memphis, Tennessee comprised of four white men, who stand together in front of cement wall in a close-up photograph. Printed in the margin below the photograph, "Yamagata. Eveland Records, www.yamagatamusic.com, 901.722.8543.", No date; likely 1999, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Yard Squad
Yard Squad, a reggae band from Saint Louis, Missouri comprised of five African American men, stand together in a close cropped photograph. Printed in the margin below the photograph, "Yard Squad.", No date; possibly 1989, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
YardApes
The YardApes, a punk rock band from Kansas City, Missouri comprised of five white men, stand together laughing as they all wear dark jackets. The band member on the left wears a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses. Printed in the margin below the photograph, "The YardApes. Contact: Michael Gornetzki, The Club Public Relations, P. O. Box 36431, Kansas City, Mo. 64111." Printed in the right margin, Photos: Reflections/Paul L. Chokota." The photograph is inscribed in blue or black ink., No date; possibly 1985-1990, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Inscribed.
Yellowman
Yellowman, a Black Jamaican male reggae singer, stands with his arms crossed across his chest and his feet spread wide with his toes pointing out, wearing dark clothing of a derby hat, jacket, Nehru collar shirt, baggy pants, and dark shoes. Printed in the margin below the photograph, "Yellowman. ras, REAL AUTHENTIC SOUND [logo]. RAS Records, P.O. Box 42517, Washington, D.C. 20015, Mail Order (301) 588-5135, All Other Calls (301) 588-9641." Printed in the right margin, "Photo credit: Pharoah Manley.", No date; likely between 1994 and 1997, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Yellowman
Yellowman, a Black Jamaican male reggae singer, stands with his arms crossed across his chest and his feet spread wide with his toes pointing out, wearing dark clothing of a derby hat, jacket, Nehru collar shirt, baggy pants, and dark shoes. Printed in the margin below the photograph, "Yellowman. ras, REAL AUTHENTIC SOUND [logo]. RAS Records, P.O. Box 42517, Washington, D.C. 20015, Mail Order (301) 588-5135, All Other Calls (301) 588-9641.", No date; likely between 1994 and 1997, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Yellowman
Yellowman, a Black Jamaican male reggae singer, looks directly at the camera with palm leaves behind him in a close-up photograph. Printed in the margin below the photograph, "Yellowman. ABC Associated Booking Corp." Printed in the right margin, "Photograph: Bob Gruen/Starfile.", No date; possibly late 1980s, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., 2 copies.
Yellowman
Yellowman, a Jamaican male reggae singer, stands by a door with a star on it and points to the star with light colored gloves on his hands. He wears a derby hat, jeweled eyeglasses, a vest with double columns of buttons, and pants with many pleats around the waistline., No date; likely 2004, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Yo
Yo, a garage rock, alternative rock band comprised of two white men and one white woman, sit on a tree branch and laugh as all slant to the left to match the tree which has grown slanted to the left. Printed in the margin below the photograph, "Yo.", No date; likely between 1984 and 1985, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Yobosó
Yobosó, a Latin jazz band comprised of three white men and one African American man, stand together grinning and playing their instruments: conga drum, double bass, keyboard, and snare drums. They all wear a vest over a dark shirt. Printed in the margin below the photograph, "Yobosó. Latin Jazz.", No date; likely 1994, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections., Photocopy.
Youssou N'Dour
Youssou N'Dour, a popular Black male singer from Senegal, from his right side, stands sideways and smiles back over his right shoulder at the camera. Printed in the margin below the photograph, "Youssou N'Dour. Concerted Efforts, Inc., P.O. Box 99 . Newtonville, MA 02160 USA, Telephone 617-969-0810, FAX # (617) 969-6761. Virgin [logo]." Printed in the right margin, "Photo Credit: Ebet Roberts.", No date; likely between 1988 and 1990, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Z.Z. Hill (possibly) performing
Possibly Z.Z. Hill, an African American male blues singer, performing on stage with a four other male band members. He smiles to the left at the electric guitarist who is mostly out of the photograph. Blurred behind him is a drum set, an electric bass guitarist, and another man obscured by the bass guitarist. Z.Z. wears a light-colored pants and vest over a floral print shirt., No date; possibly 1981 to 1984, Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

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