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This collection includes promotional photos of musicians from Duke-Peacock Records based in Houston, Texas. This label was influential in shaping American rhythm and blues, soul, and gospel music. The label was most prominent in the 1950s and 1960s. Some musicians in this collection include Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown, Johnny Ace, Bobby Bland, Lightnin’ Hopkins, Big Mama Thornton, and Stevie Wonder.

Lips Grant sitting at a piano for a photo. Grant played for the Ralph Wilson's Quintet.

Caption: "Boyd 'Lips' Grant with Ralph Wilson's Quintet.", "Personal Management Rich Lowe 6 Federal ST., Akron 8, Ohio."

A headshot of rhythm and blues singer Smiling Smokey Lynn.

Caption: "Smiling Smokey Lynn.", "Exclusive Peacock Recording Artist."

Photo is split in two between Al Grey and Rosetta Perry. Al grey is seen posing with his trombone.

Caption: "Rosetta Perry (Song Stylist).", "Booked by: Buffalo Booking Agency 4104 Lyons Avenue Houston, Texas ORchard 7861-0Sage 3-9461."

Photo of Benny Lee Gilmore from the Tempo Toppers Quartet lifting a chair over his head.

Caption: "Tempo Toppers Quartet.", "Benny Lee Gilmore-Bass.", "Duces of Rhythm."

Photo of Benny Lee Gilmore from the Tempo Toppers Quartet with his hand in his pocket.

Caption: "Tempo Toppers Quartet.", "Benny Lee Gilmore-Bass.", "Duces of Rhythm."

Billy Brooks and Piney Brown posing for a photo together. Brooks was a part of Brown's Blues Toppers.

Buddy Johnson posing for a photo leaning on a piano.

Caption: "James Kriegsmann Ny.", "Buddy Johnson.", "Exclusive Mercury Record Artist."

Headshot of blues singer Carl Van Moon.

Caption: "Carl Van Moon.", "Descriptive Singing Star of T.V. Recording Horace Heidt Radio Show.", "Magic Karpet Studio."

Blues singer Carl Van Moon performing on stage.

Caption: "The Sensational Carl Van Moon.", "Winner of the Harvest Moon Revue."

"Gatemouth" Brown playing his guitar with some members of his band in the background.

A headshot of blues musician Duke Jenkins.

Caption: "Duke Jenkins piano.", "Duke Jenkins Orchestra."

Caption on verso: "Lowe's Photo Studio 6 Federal St. Hemlock 6326 Akron, Ohio."

A group photo of Duke Jenkins and his orchestra. One of the members is holding a trumpet.

Caption: "Duke Jenkins and his orchestra."

A group photo of Elton Anderson, Sid Laurence and their band.

Floyd Dixon posing with a piano.

Members of the reed section, and one trumpet player, in Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown's Orchestra.

Caption on verso: "Managed by Peacock Agency 4104 Lyons Ave., Houston, Texas."

Headshot of blues vocalist Gladys Hill.

Caption: "Gladys Hill Blues & Ballad Vocal.", "Exclusive Peacock Record Artist 4104 Lyons Ave. Houston 10, Texas ORchard-7881."

A full body photo of Gwen Crosby, a member of the Leo Baxter Orchestra.

Caption: "Gwen Crosby with Leo Baxter's Orchestra.", "Houston, Texas."

A headshot of blues singer and pianist Jimmy McCracklin.

Caption: "Jimmy McCrackling.", "Tour Management, Peacock Agency 4104 Lyons Ave. Houston 10, Texas."

Photo of Jimmy Swan from the Tempo Toppers Quartet singing into a microphone.

Caption: "Tempo Toppers Quartet.", "Jimmy Swan.", "Peacock Record Artist."