ARC-1403
Level of description
collection
Title
Ray Benich Damnation of Adam Blessing Scrapbook
Date
1969-2019
Size
1.67 (Linear feet)
NEO Sound
x
Biography / Administrative History
The Damnation of Adam Blessing was a Cleveland, Ohio, hard rock and psychedelic rock band formed in 1968 from two local garage bands, the Society and Dust. Led by frontman Adam Blessing (Bill Constable), the group consisted of guitarists Jim Quinn and Bob Kalamasz, bassist Ray Benich, and drummer Bill Schwark.
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of one scrapbook documenting the Cleveland rock band Damnation of Adam Blessing and spans the years 1969–2019. The scrapbook contains photographs, newspaper and magazine clippings, promotional fliers, and other materials documenting the band’s activities, performances, and history.
Notes
Acquisition Note: The Ray Benich Damnation of Adam Blessing Scrapbook was received by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a gift from Benich on April 1, 2026.
Citation: [Identification of Item], Ray Benich Damnation of Adam Blessing Scrapbook, 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 August 20, 2026. 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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