Winter Auction 2015 closing February 7
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/8/2015
This is an original "KC and the Sunshine Band" performance worn costume that was worn on stage by a band member in the horn section, circa 1970's. A jacket like no other, paired with these wild pants that make you want to just boogie down, this costume is a significant vintage disco- era piece from the late 1970's, and a true emblem of that period. Grammy winning KC and the Sunshine Band, who rode the crest of 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 horn section, who usually wore the same costume, was front and center on stage and figured prominently during performances. This costume is comprised of a pair of orange flare pants with elaborate studding and rhinestones throughout. Each leg features a large green palm tree with a sun below it with "KC AND THE SUNSHINE BAND" embroidered in the middle. The top is a green jacket with a large collar edged with studs, with a star shaped stud at each end and elaborate studded cuffs with large round buttons. The round metal studs and stars are featured throughout the jacket and the back of the jacket features red and gold "flames" that have been carefully sewed on, with the studs and stars sprinkled throughout. The front of the jacket bears the stitched flames on one side with rhinestones, and the other side is edged in studs and features six large stars surrounded by rhinestones. So, "don't fight the feeling,..shake, shake, shake, shake your booty!" Comes with a Gotta Have It certificate that unconditionally guarantees authenticity.