Eric Clapton and RSO Records

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Eric Clapton and RSO Records
An RSO promotional ceramic biscuit barrel in red and cream shaped as the record company's cow symbol, the RSO tag attached to its neck with printed inscription Season's Greetings 1978 from the RSO family -- 8¼x16in. (21x40.7cm.); six ties given to Alphi O'Leary by Eric Clapton including two silk ties labelled Gianni Versace others labelled Giorgio Armani and Ferrari (2); and a quantity of band and crew itineraries for various Eric Clapton tours, various dates 1984-1996, tours include: Eric Clapton & His Band European/Middle Eastern and Australia/Hong Kong Tours, 1984; North America 1985,Journeyman Tour American, South American, New Zealand/Australia/South East Asia/Japan and UK and Europe; Royal Albert Hall 1991 and 1994 and others(a lot)

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David English thought up the red cow logo as the symbol for Robert Stigwood's new record company: ...'What logo would you suggest for the label' Robert [asked after telling him of his decision to start his own record company]...It was the year of the Red Cow in Japan and David replied:'What about a Red Cow? It's lucky in Japan!' On 1 January 1973 I started RSO Records. Just me and the Red Cow. I was 27 years old. On my door it said: D.S.English - President...

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