Sammy Davis Jr. | Hollywood Icons & Legend Series
Sammy Davis Jr. reading the latest copy of Photography Magazine in between publicity photo shoots in downtown Manhattan, New York City, NY. 1963.
Primary a dancer and singer, Samuel George “Sammy” Davis Jr. ( 1925 – 1990) started as a child vaudevillian who became known for his performances on Broadway. Davis later went on to become a world famous recording artist, television and film star. Film credits include Ocean’s 11, co-staring with Peter Lawford, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Joey Bishop; Mr Wonderful (1956), and Golden Boy (1964). In 1966, he was even given his own TV variety show, The Sammy Davis Jr. Show. Davis was also a member of Frank Sinatra’s “Rat Pack”.
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The Godfather | 1968 on Flickr.
Featuring James Brown, the Godfather of Soul. SOLD OUT!
Globe Poster Printing Corporation, historically one of the nation’s largest showcard printers, has been telling the story of American music and entertainment through bright and iconic posters since 1929. Globe began by printing posters for vaudeville acts, movie theaters, drag races, burlesque houses, and carnivals and became known for its work with R&B, soul, and jazz performers—including James Brown, B.B. King, Otis Redding, Ike and Tina Turner, Billie Holiday, and Solomon Burke—as well as gospel, rock, hip hop, funk, and go-go acts. Source: Maryland Institute College of Art
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