Henry Gross "Shannon" 1970s Label Award, celebrating its' success. The track, written about Gross' beloved dog, became an international success. It hit #6 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1976 and was certified Gold by the RIAA. (Note: This is not a RIAA award). The track topped the charts in Canada and New Zealand.
This award is clearly part of promotion and thanking a supporter of the single. This is presented to a radio exec Bryan McIntyre of radio station WCOL.
The award is in Very Good condition with only minor frame wear.
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Item Highlights:
- Record label "gold" single for Henry Gross' 1976 single "Shannon"
- In VG condition
- Award from sometime around 1976-77
- Award measures approx. 8" x 10"
- Great collectors item for any Henry Gross or 70s collector
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As to where they came from, they could have been displayed in record label offices, recording studios, artist manager's offices, radio stations, private collector's homes and yes, of course, possibly the artist's or songwriter's home. Typically, we don't know all the places they may have been over the years other than what we've stated in the description.
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