Details

ARC-1036

collection

Bob Heil Collection

1972-1976, undated

0.07 (Linear feet)

The Bob Heil Collection is dated 1972 to 1976 and includes undated materials. The collection contains catalogs and flyers for Heil Sound, press kits for Humble Pie, West, Bruce and Laing, and the Who, and photographs of Lynyrd Skynyrd and ? and the Mysterians. Also included is a tour itinerary for the Who's 1973 tour for which Heil Sound designed the sound system. The collection is useful for researchers interested in the development of the modern rock sound system. The collection is arranged by format.

Bob Heil is an American sound and radio engineer who is best known for creating the template for modern rock sound systems. He founded Heil Sound in 1966, which designed touring sound systems for bands such as The Who. Heil also invented the Heil Talk Box in 1973, which was used by musicians such as Peter Frampton, Joe Walsh, and Richie Sambora.

Acquisition Note: The Bob Heil Collection was received by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a gift from Bob Heil on December 7, 2004.

Citation: [Identification of Item], Bob Heil Collection, Library and Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Language Note: Materials are in English.

Processing Information: Processed by Crystal Matjasic, Technical Services Archivist. Completed April 6, 2023. Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS and local processing manual. Collection processed through a Museums for America grant from the IMLS.

Collection is open for research. Patrons must sign the Acknowledgment of Legal Responsibilities and Privacy Rights statement on the Researcher Registration Form before using this collection. Consult the Library and Archives in advance of your visit to ensure access to these materials is available.

The copyright interests in this collection have not been transferred to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc. For more information, please consult the staff of the Library and Archives.