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Item
Title
D124319-4
Date(s)
- 1959-12-12 (Creation)
Extent
Name of creator
(1919-1980)
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Studio portrait of Tom Ryan and his drums. Studio records give Tom Ryan's address as 2905 No. 19th Street. This address is listed in the City Directory as belonging to Allan W. Ryan, most probably Tom's father. Tom is dressed in a white sport coat and his bass drum reads "Solitude" in script. Solitude was the name of a band performing locally in the Pierce County area. Tacoma was the center of an active music scene at this time, with sponsored teen dances at the Armory featuring rock 'n roll and small clubs and dance halls catering to teens.
Ryan, Tom; Drums; Musicians--Tacoma--1950-1960;