ARC-0540
Level of description
collection
Title
David Sancious Collection
Date
1963-1993, undated
Size
0.21 (Linear feet)
Biography / Administrative History
David Sancious is an American musician, best known as a keyboard player and guitarist. He was an early member of Bruce Springsteen's backing group, the E Street Band. Sancious left the E Street Band in 1974 to form his own band, Tone, and released several albums. He became a well known session and touring musician, working with Sting, among others. Sancious was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the E Street Band in 2014.
Scope and Contents
The David Sancious Collection is dated 1963-1993 and includes undated materials. The collection contains clippings, flyers, and personal papers documenting Sancious' early career with the E Street Band and his own work in Tone. Of note are handwritten arrangements for "New York City Serenade" and "Transformation" in addition to three set lists from Sancious' touring with Sting. The collection documents Sancious' career and provides insight into his development as a musician.
Notes
Acquisition Note: The David Sancious Collection was received by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc., as a gift from Sancious on September 3, 2014.
Citation: [Identification of Item], David Sancious Collection, Library and Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.
Processing Information: Processed by Crystal Matjasic, Technical Services Archivist. Completed April 14, 2026. Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS and local processing manual.
Language Note: Materials are in English.
Access
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.
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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