ARC-1392
Level of description
collection
Title
Crystal Zevon Collection on Warren Zevon
Date
1978, 1991, 2000, undated
Size
1.67 (Linear feet)
Inductee
x
Biography / Administrative History
Warren Zevon (1947–2003) was an American singer-songwriter, musician, and composer whose work was characterized by dark humor, acid wit, and candid emotional expression. His songwriting drew on a distinctive blend of rock and roll, country, folk, and blues. Classically trained as a pianist, Zevon began his professional career as a session musician and composer before gaining wider recognition in the 1970s with the release of albums including Warren Zevon (1976) and Excitable Boy (1978). Throughout his career, he collaborated with numerous prominent artists and writers and received critical acclaim for his narrative-driven songs. In 2025, Zevon was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Scope and Contents
The Crystal Zevon Collection on Warren Zevon dates from 1978 to 2000 and includes some undated materials. The collection consists of typewritten and handwritten lyrics, notes, touring schedules, and related materials created by or documenting the work and career of Warren Zevon. The materials provide insight into Zevon’s songwriting process, professional activities, and artistic output during this period.
Notes
Acquisition Note: The Crystal Zevon Collection on Warren Zevon was received by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a gift from Crystal Zevon on August 26, 2025.
Citation: [Identification of Item], Crystal Zevon Collection on Warren Zevon, 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 December 22, 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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