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Leather concho-style waist belt personally-owned and stage-worn by Rick James during concerts and photo shoots throughout his legendary career. The belt approximately measures 50˝ in length and features a series of 15 silver-tone circular ornaments with central star designs. In fine condition, with expected light wear from use.
Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Lisa Sarna, an original member of Rick James and the Stone City Band during the late 1970s and early 1980s, who states: “The stage belt worn by Rick James holds particular significance. This piece didn't just complete his iconic look—it was part of his outfit as he performed on stages across the world. It appeared in photo shoots that captured his magnetic presence and became part of the visual legacy that defined an era.”
From the personal collection of Lisa Sarna, an original member of Rick James and the Stone City Band, who worked as one of James' backup singers, a group coined ‘The Colored Girls.’ Sarna’s distinct voice can be heard on several notable tracks and albums, in particular as the ‘Say What’ girl on the track, ‘Give It to Me Baby.’ Her contributions extend to albums such as Street Songs, Fire It Up, Urban Rhapsody, Throwin’ Down, In & Out, Love Garden, Bustin’ Out, Temptations Reunion, Teena Marie’s Wild & Peaceful, and Laura Branigan.
