ARC-1359
Level of description
collection
Title
George Cabaniss Posters and Video (Anne Cabaniss)
Date
1989, undated
Size
0.92 (Linear feet)
NEO Sound
x
Biography / Administrative History
George Cabaniss (1956-2020) was a rock musician from Silver Lake, Ohio. As a guitarist, he was known for his distinctive guitar style, especially within the local music scene. He was a member of multiple bands, including Kil Cooley, Yankee, Hammer Damage, Dead Boys, Stiv Bators Band, Sodbusters, Color Me Gone, Village Idiots, Bad Dudes, Paper Crowns, Orange Ruffians, and the Psyclones, while also composing rock and pop hits for other local musicians.
Scope and Contents
The George Cabaniss Posters and Video contains materials from 1989 and includes some undated materials. The collection features the work of George Cabaniss, a rock guitarist and musician from Northeast Ohio. Cabaniss was the guitarist for Hammer Damage, a punk rock band active from 1978-1984 that is prominently featured in this collection. This collection provides insight into the Akron punk and rock music scene.
Notes
Disposition Note: Sodbusters poster listed in email was printed from a webpage, so it was removed from the donation and sent back to the donor.
Acquisition Note: The George Cabaniss Posters and Video was received by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as gift from Anne Cabaniss on February 28, 2025.
Citation: [Identification of Item], George Cabaniss Posters and Video, Library and Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Language Note: Materials are in English.
Processing Information: Processed by Miriam Saab, Intern. Completed June 5, 2025. Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS and local processing manual.
Access
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Use
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.
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