A Celebration of the Life and Career of Nick DeCaro

During his career, the late Nick DeCaro collaborated on more than 380 albums and worked with the likes of Dolly Parton, Randy Newman, Barbra Streisand, Johnny Cash, the Rolling Stones, Arlo Guthrie and the Doobie Brothers. An accordionist, DeCaro has also performed on over 70 recordings for Grammy-winning artists and albums. As part of the Library & Archives NEO Sound initiative, an archival collection of personal items and library materials that "preserve Northeast Ohio's cultural heritage and the region's significant contributions to rock & roll history," the Library & Archives Reading Room will celebrate DeCaro's career with a special program tonight at 6. The reception will feature displays of DeCaro artifacts from the Rock Hall's vaults. Items include handwritten scores and arrangements, lyrics, music books, sheet music, albums, photographs and the accordion DeCaro played on the Rolling Stones' "Back Street Girl." (Niesel)