Object Details
Manufactured by
Bob Graves Molds, Inc., American, 1958 - 1985
Owned by
Ira Tucker Sr., American, 1925 - 2008
Received by
Dixie Hummingbirds, American, founded 1928
Commissioned by
The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, American, founded 1957
Description
The "Best Soul Gospel Performance" Grammy award of 1973 was presented to The Dixie Hummingbirds in March 1974 for their song “Loves Me Like a Rock”. The award is a molded bronze colored metal gramophone mounted on a square frustum wooden base. A bronze colored brush metal plaque is adhered to the front face of the frustum reading “NATIONAL ACADEMY OF RECORDING ARTS & SCIENCES / DIXIE HUMMINGBIRDS / BEST SOUL GOSPEL – 1973 / “LOVES ME LIKE A ROCK”. The gramophone is positioned with the elbow on the right and the horn opening to the left. The verso of the gramophone has “© NARAS” stamped into the metal. The elbow of the gramophone has a break and has a prior repair utilizing what appears to be fishing wire and brown tape.
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Ira Tucker, Jr. of the Dixie Hummingbirds
Date
1974
Object number
2013.13.17
Restrictions & Rights
© The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
Type
trophies (prizes)
Medium
alloy, wood, plastic, pressure-sensitive tape
Dimensions
H x W x D: 6 1/2 x 4 7/8 x 4 3/4 in. (16.5 x 12.4 x 12.1 cm)
Place made
Los Angeles, California, United States, North and Central America
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification
Awards, Medals, and Insignia
Exhibition
Musical Crossroads
On View
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
Data Source
National Museum of African American History and Culture
Topic
African American
Gospel (Music)
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmaahc_2013.13.17