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Michael Leon recording, 1984 April 16

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File

Scope and Contents

Leon talks about his youth, perceptions of age, trying to avoid 'celebrity' while being a celebrity, his admiration for Elvis Presley, and his interest in performing in Las Vegas after he has gained more experience as a performer.

Archival Collection

Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
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Collection Number: OH-03930
Collection Name: Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
Box/Folder: Digital File 00

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Maxine Lewis recording, 1987 February 20

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

Maxine Lewis discusses the accomplishments of her family and herself in the entertainment industry. She spent some time in Montreal and Vancouver, Canada before coming to Las Vegas. Lewis performed in many shows including one that included her siblings.

Archival Collection

Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
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Collection Number: OH-03930
Collection Name: Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
Box/Folder: Digital File 00

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Terry Little recording, 1995 March 30

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

Little discusses his career and working in show business, his childhood, being a stage manager on Broadway, working in Las Vegas, people he’s worked with both on Broadway and in Las Vegas. He also answers audience questions.

Archival Collection

Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: OH-03930
Collection Name: Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
Box/Folder: Digital File 00

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Joe Darro recordings, 1995 to 2002

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

Darro recalls his early life as an Italian-American, his music career in Reno and Las Vegas, Nevada, his opinions on modern music, and his relationships with other musicians, such as Sammy Davis, Jr., Herb Jeffries, and Bobby Sherwood.

Archival Collection

Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: OH-03930
Collection Name: Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
Box/Folder: Digital File 00

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Tommy Deering recording, 2002 September 10

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

In this interview, Tommy Deering speaks about his musical interest early in life, his early professional music career, his parents and siblings, his early comedy career, and sings his song "It's not easy being white".

Archival Collection

Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: OH-03930
Collection Name: Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
Box/Folder: Digital File 00

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Milt Gabler recording, 1969 February 19

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

Gabler first talks about the clubs and characters that inhabited 52nd Street, New York City, including "Moondog". He then recounts his move into the music business with the Commodore Record Shop and later, songwriting, producing, and publishing music.

Archival Collection

Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: OH-03930
Collection Name: Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
Box/Folder: Digital File 00

Archival Component

Frank Gagliardi recording, 1994 July 18

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

Gagliardi discusses his early life and interest in music, his college teaching career, the effect of advancing technology on Las Vegas, Nevada hotel performances, joining the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, and mentoring his current students.

Archival Collection

Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: OH-03930
Collection Name: Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
Box/Folder: Digital File 00

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Erroll Garner recording, 1970 January 29

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

Garner speaks about his early life in New York City, New York, his early music career, forming his band, crime in the venues he played in, and his relationship with Sammy Davis, Jr.

Archival Collection

Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: OH-03930
Collection Name: Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
Box/Folder: Digital File 00

Archival Component

Andy Gibb recording, 1983 August 16

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

Gibb answers questions about the difficulties he was experiencing in his career, his drug abuse, anxiety, and depression after his break-up with Victoria Principal. He also talks about his upcoming engagement in Las Vegas.

Archival Collection

Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
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Collection Number: OH-03930
Collection Name: Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
Box/Folder: Digital File 00

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Matt Gregory recordings, 1976 to 1977

Level of Description

File

Scope and Contents

In this interview, Matt Gregory talks about what it is like to be a show business personality and a show producer. He discusses the way people would react to the shows he produces and how the music in them resonates with people on a deep level.

Archival Collection

Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
To request this item in person:
Collection Number: OH-03930
Collection Name: Arnold Shaw Interviews and Performance Recordings
Box/Folder: Digital File 00

Archival Component