Description: An original press photograph from the archives of the venerable 150 year-old Star Tribune newspaper in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Type & Size: A 8x10" original photograph.Condition: Photo from a working archive. May contain notes, marks, labels, clippings, and/or retouching by the staff at the time of publication. May contain issues associated with time, age, and use. Please see images for scans.A black and white portrait of Chip Monck, known for hosting the television series 'SpeakEasy.' He is depicted standing confidently with arms crossed, dressed in 1970s fashion, which includes a suit jacket, patterned tie, and flared jeans. The setting is a simple studio backdrop with the name "CHIP MONCK" printed below.Chip Monck is recognized for his work as a lighting designer and master of ceremonies at the Woodstock Festival in 1969. The 'SpeakEasy' show he hosted featured conversations and performances from prominent figures in the rock music scene, providing a unique platform for musical and cultural dialogues during its time.Text present on photo:Front: "CHIP MONCK"Back: "I DON'T KNOW if the world of television is ready for an Edward Hubert Beresford Monck, but he'll be show-ing up anyway on a new weekly series called 'SpeakEasy," starting Friday. Channel 9 will carry the program at midnight.Monck, who prefers to go by his nickname of Chip, will host the hour-long series, which features conversa-tions with and performances by persons in the rock mu-sic field. The guests on the opening show will be com-posers Paul Williams, Dave Mason and Billy Joel."Stamped Date: "MAY 5 1978"Handwritten Notes:- "111 wva t"- "TV1"- - - The press photo archives contained a mix of silver gelatin and wire photographs from sources such as Associated Press Wirephoto. Generally B&W images with no typed text on them in this archive are silver gelatin images, and photos with typed text are wire photos. All images are vintage and original to their era.
Price: 29 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-12-29T07:30:17.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Photograph
Subject: rock music,TV series,vintage photo,1970s fashion
Theme: television,people,music,history
Featured Person/Artist: Chip Monck, Paul Williams, Dave Mason, Billy Joel
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1978
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Size: 8x10 inches
Time Period Manufactured: 1970-1979
Number of Photographs: 1
Antique: No
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Vintage: Yes
Framing: Unframed
