September 29th Rare Autograph & Document Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/29/2022
Here is original "KC and the Sunshine Band" performance worn costume that was seen prominently as the main outfit he wore in his hit video for the song “GIVE IT UP”. He basically changes magically into this jacket in the video and is shown wearing for more than half the video until the very end.
Worn by the Bands founder and lead KC (Harry Wayne Casey), circa 1982. The sleeveless Jacket is made with a mixture of fabrics and leather to create a true funky disco look. The jacket has the Name. The Jacket brings you to that exciting period in music known as the disco age. Grammy-winning KC and the Sunshine Band, road the disco wave with such mega-hits at "Shake, Shake, Shake (Shake Your Booty)","Your Boogie" and "(That's the Way) I Like It" were known for their live performances which was made up of a band consisting of a horn section, percussion, guitar, back-up singers and KC (Harry Wayne Casey) as lead singer and keyboardist. The jacket made by Grace Costumes in New York , has his KC initials H.C. [Harry Casey] on the tag. It is comprised of the elaborate work of mixing the materials as well as it is brass studded throughout. An incredible piece and a reminder of the fun innovative music by KC!
Here is the vido link so you can watch and have fun!
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KC and the Sunshine Band “GIVE IT UP” MTV Video Worn Costume
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