Square color photograph of open-shirted Peter Frampton centered on yellow background. Yellow text wrapped on red outer band. 

After the release of the massively popular Frampton Comes Alive in 1976, Peter Frampton's follow-up album I'm In You struggled to maintain his former level of success. The album reached the #2 spot on the US charts and the #1 spot in Canada. The album was recorded at Electric Lady Studios in New York. It features a somewhat mellow title track and a cover of Stevie Wonder's "Signed, Sealed, Delivered."

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Neil Young is a Canadian rock and country singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist active since 1960. In 1968, he joined Crosby, Stills, and Nash, later renamed Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young. The band won the 1969 Grammy Award for "Best New Artist" and performed at the Woodstock festival that same year. In 1978, Young began the "Rust Never Sleeps" tour, during which he played new music that was later released on the albums Rust Never Sleeps and Live Rust. The album reflects the style of the concerts: half electric, half acoustic. 

Greyscale photograph of Dale Bozzio with arms lifted over her head. Red text centered on lower portion of button. 

Missing Persons is an American new wave band formed in 1980. The band's members are frontwoman and vocalist Dale Bozzio, guitarist Warren Cuccurullo, drummer Terry Bozzio, bassist Patrick O'Hearn, and keyboard player Chuck Wild. The band has connections with Frank Zappa, and recorded their first EP in his studio. The band had their best success after signing with Capitol records in 1982 and releasing their semi-hit single Destination Unknown.  Their image, including Dale Bozzio's revealing clothing, made them popular in the early days of MTV.

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In 2006, the Guinness Book of World Records recognized Michael Jackson as the most successful entertainer of all time. He began his career at a very young age as a member of the Jackson 5, and started his solo career in 1971. His album Thriller continues to be best-selling album of all time, and features songs "Billie Jean" and "Beat It," in addition to the title track. The music video Thriller is the only music video ever inducted into the National Film Registry.  

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According to the Guinness Book of World Records, Michael Jackson was the most successful entertainer of all time. He began his career at a very young age as a member of the Jackson 5, and began his solo career in 1971. His album Thriller is still the best-selling album of all time, and features songs "Billie Jean" and "Beat It," in addition to the title track. The music video Thriller is the only music video inducted into the National Film Registry.

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Look Sharp! is New Wave legend Joe Jackson’s debut album, released in 1979. The album includes songs “One More Time” and “Is She Really Going Out With Him?” The album cover is considered on of the most iconic of all time and features a photograph taken by Brian Griffin. In addition to the standard 12-inch vinyl release, the record was also released in a special package on two 10-inch discs. A hole was die-cut into the gatefold cover on the upper left corner to accommodate this button.

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Busy Beaver Button Co. manufactured promotional buttons for Lil Wayne’s Got Money single from his album Tha Carter III (2008). The single features American rapper T-Pain, and the two performed the song at the 2008 BET Awards and MTV Music Video Awards. 

Lil Wayne was born Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr. in 1982 in New Orleans, Louisiana. At the age of 11, he joined Cash Money Records as the youngest member of the label, and half of the duo, The B.G.’z, with another New Orleans-based rapper Lil’ Doogie.

Color photograph of all four members of Led Zeppelin in a seated position. White text centered on lower portion of button. 

Led Zeppelin is an British hard rock band active from 1968 to 1980. The band was composed of singer Robert Plant, guitarist Jimmy Page, drummer John Bonham, and bassist John Paul Jones. They released eight studio albums and one outtakes album after Bonham's death and the band's breakup. The band's first four albums were self-titled and numbered, IV containing some of the band's most famous songs: "Stairway to Heaven," "Rock and Roll," and "Black Dog."

Photograph of the two members of Kris Kross wearing Yankee's and Knicks jerseys. Band logo in light red centered on lower portion of button. Orange/pink sunset background. 

Kris Kross was a rap duo active in the 1990s. Its members, Mac Daddy (Chris Kelly) and Daddy Mac (Chris Smith) fully reflect the name. Evident by their chosen titles and their clothing style, which consisted of wearing clothes backwards. The 1992 song "Jump" was their biggest hit, holding the Billboard number one spot for eight weeks. 

Greyscale photograph of John Lennon on white background. Red band with white text around edge of button. 

In addition to his role as a member and songwriter for The Beatles, John Lennon was also a peace activist.

This button is memorabilia of his death in 1980, when he was assassinated by Mark David Chapman outside the entrance to his apartment building in New York City. His wife Yoko Ono was present at the time of death. Lennon's tremendous popularity caused a massive reaction from fans in the United States, The United Kingdom, and the rest of the world. Several memorials were created in his honor, including "Strawberry Fields" in New York City's Central Park.