Friday, 10 November 2023

George Harrison Signed 45 RPM Record Insert

 

George Harrison Signed 45 RPM Record Insert

George Harrison Signed 45 RPM Record Insert

“Faster” is a song by English rock artist George Harrison from his 1979 studio album of the same name. The song inspired by Harrison’s year away from music in 1977, when he travelled with the Formula One World Championship. As well as his friendship with racing drivers like as Jackie Stewart and Niki Lauda. Although the lyrics are applicable to numerous professions. They focus on the difficulty of obtaining and maintaining success in motorsport, particularly Formula 1.

In the United Kingdom, “Faster” was released as George Harrison’s third single and offered on a picture disc. Featuring the portraits of numerous prior world champion drivers. The single raised funds for Gunnar Nilsson’s cancer research foundation, which he established in 1978. It also honoured Ronnie Peterson, Nilsson’s countryman who died as a result of injuries incurred during the 1978 Italian Grand Prix. Harrison recorded a video for the song. In which he sings the song in the back of a car driven by Stewart.

This item sold for $1700 in January 2023

Thursday, 9 November 2023

John Lennon Signed ‘Let It Be’ Album with Original Sketches

 

John Lennon Signed ‘Let It Be’ Album with Original Sketches

John Lennon Signed ‘Let It Be’ Album with Original Sketches
John Lennon Signed ‘Let It Be’ Album with Original Sketches

Amazing Let It Be first pressing album by the Beatles (Apple Records, AR 34001, Scranton). Signed and inscribed neatly on the inner album sleeve in black felt tip, “To Astrid mit lieben, John Lennon,” who adds “76” and draws two sketches. One of himself and another of a sheep standing on a cloud with the sun peaking out in the background. Below Lennon’s signature and drawings. Besdies, the recipient has inscribed the sleeve to her nephew, “and to David, with love, from Tante Astrid, IV. 1980.”

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Lennon attended the Berlitz New York City Language Centre. Furthermore, in an attempt to learn Japanese soon after the birth of his son, Sean. Astrid, the recipient, was his instructor. According to Ray Coleman in his 1984 book John Ono Lennon. The sessions at the Manhattan language school lasted for two hours, three times a week: ‘The technique was…the complete immersion method with no English spoken. John also bought a series of cassettes. Much to Yoko’s chagrin he would attempt to practice on her…after two months of battling…he could manage only about forty words. He gave up after a brave try, much to Yoko’s relief.’

This item sold for $9000 in November 2022.

John Lennon Typed Letter Signed with Self Portrait Sketch 1974

 

John Lennon Typed Letter Signed with Self Portrait Sketch 1974

Genuine John Lennon Typed Letter Signed with Self Portrait Sketch 1974. Signed by The Beatles legend John Lennon in blue marker pen, drawing his self portrait.

John Lennon Typed Letter Signed with Self Portrait Sketch 1974

TLS signed “John,” with added self-portrait sketch, one page, 8.5 x 11, August 1, 1974. Letter sent to Native American guitarist Jesse Ed Davis, in full (spelling and grammar retained): “dear (h)ed, and patti, glad you enjoyed. thanx for offer. I’ll probably have done most of it by the time you get this! elton came and sang (and played great piano/organ) on ‘whatever gets you through the night.’ i used the original take by the way, we never played it as well again. its ruff, but cooks! hes some musician old elton j!

Hand signed Letter from John Lennon

Letters from Lennon remain uncommon and highly sought after. With this example all the more interesting given its various associations to the production. Of his fifth studio album Walls and Bridges. The recipient, Jesse Ed Davis, a member of Taj Mahal’s backing band who performed guitar. On the album and on its 1975 follow-up Rock ‘n’ Roll, also played on albums by George Harrison and Ringo Starr before passing away in 1988. “De nurse” is a reference to May Pang, Lennon’s partner during his fabled ‘Lost Weekend.’ Who sang backup vocals on the album and was an inspiration for the song. ‘Surprise Surprise (Sweet Bird of Paradox),’ which also featured harmony vocals by Elton John.


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Who, as Lennon explains, played piano on the album’s second track, ‘Whatever Gets You thru the Night.’ Lennon reflected on the John cameo in an interview with Rolling Stone. ‘Elton sort of popped in on the sessions for Walls and Bridges. Also, sort of zapped in and played the piano and ended up singing ‘Whatever Gets You Thru the Night’ with me. Which was a great shot in the arm. I’d done three quarters of it, ‘Now what do we do?’ Should we put a camel on it or a xylophone? That sort of thing. And he came in and said, ‘Hey, I’ll play some piano!’”

This item sold for $24,000 in June 2022

Wednesday, 8 November 2023

John Lennon Paul McCartney Document Signed 1975

 

John Lennon Paul McCartney Document Signed 1975

John Lennon Paul McCartney Document Signed 1975
John Lennon and Paul McCartney Document Signed 1975

Document Signed, “John Lennon” in black pen and “Paul McCartney,” in blue, three pages, 8 x 13, February 11, 1975. Contract between Maclen Music Limited and Jackwill S. A., with the latter agreeing to “procure or provide such services for the purpose of promoting the MML Catalogue of musical compositions and placement with recording artists of musical compositions owned by MML” for a period of four years. Approved and signed at the conclusion in blue ballpoint by McCartney and in black ballpoint by Lennon. Countersigned by J. W. Clement on behalf of Maclen Music and by R. D. A Wills on behalf of Jackwill S. A.

Documents signed by more than one member of The Beatles is rare and highly collectible. They are many dealers who will only purchase signed documentation or cheques as they are genuinely less worried about authenticity. The most sought after being all 4 Beatles alongside Brian Epstein.

This item sold for $15,600 in August 2022

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Monday, 6 November 2023

The Beatles Autographs from 1965 signed page

 

The Beatles Autographs from 1965 signed page

The Beatles Autographs from 1965 signed page

The autograph book came from the lady Margaret, who’s father was a local driver for artists playing at the concert hall. The Autographs signed on the 1st August 1965. By John LennonPaul McCartney and Ringo Starr for the driver who took them to the venue.

Again, signatures signed by all in black ballpoint pen. Came with letter from the driver’s daughter Margaret (who the autographs are dedicated to in the hand of John). Newspaper cut out from 2nd Aug 1965 telling about the show and showing the driver with The Beatles Autographs. Also in the book are autographs from; Vera Lynn, Tom Jones. Bob Monkhouse, Jimmy Clitheroe, Matt Monroe. Richard Todd, Stubby Kaye. Donald Pleasence. Sammy Bernstein and more.

This set of Autographs sold for £3200 in 2022

Known as the Blackpool Night Out. The 1st August 1965 is when The Beatles made one television appearance in Britain to promote the Help! album. Other shows had to run pre-recorded clips instead.

Blackpool Night Out was made by ABC TV, and filmed at the ABC Theatre in Blackpool. Shown by all but one of the ITV companies across the UK, in a live broadcast between 9.10pm and 10.05pm.

The Beatles performed ‘I Feel Fine’, ‘I’m Down’, ‘Act Naturally’. And ‘Ticket To Ride’, before Paul McCartney sang ‘Yesterday’ on his own. Also, the first time the song performed on British television.

The group closed with ‘Help!’, following John Lennon’s tongue-in-cheek announcement to McCartney: “Thank you Ringo, that was wonderful”.

Queen Autographed The Game Vinyl Freddie Mercury Brian May

 

Queen Autographed The Game Vinyl Freddie Mercury Brian May

Authentic Queen Autographed The Game Vinyl Freddie Mercury Brian May. Signed in pen black by; Freddie Mercury and black marker by Brian.

 


Queen Autographed The Game Vinyl Freddie Mercury Brian May





 

Queen a British rock band formed in London in 1970. Their classic line-up was Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals). Roger Taylor (drums, vocals) and John Deacon (bass). Their earliest works influenced by progressive rock, hard rock and heavy metal. But the band gradually ventured into more conventional and radio-friendly works. By incorporating further styles, such as arena rock and pop rock.

 

The Game album signed by Freddie Mercury and Brian May

The Game is the eighth studio album by the British rock band Queen. Released on 30 June 1980 by EMI Records in the UK and by Elektra Records in the US. The Game features a different sound from its predecessor, Jazz (1978). The Game was the first Queen album to use a synthesizer.

A critical and commercial success, The Game Queen Vinyl became the only Queen album to reach No. 1 in the US, and became their best-selling studio album in the US. With four million copies sold to date, tying with the sales for News of the World. Notable songs on the album include the bass-driven. “Another One Bites the Dust” and the rockabilly “Crazy Little Thing Called Love”, both of which reached No. 1 in the US. Reissued in May 2003 on DVD-Audio with Dolby 5.1 surround sound and DTS 5.1. The 5.1 mix of “Coming Soon” features an alternate backing track. As the final master tapes could not be found when mixing the album to 5.1.

 

Brian May Autograph

Record Mirror wrote in a contemporary review, “After Led Zeppelin autographs and even before the Scorpions, Queen are the most exciting band I’ve ever seen or heard. And I’m sure all you lovers of quality music will agree.” Rolling Stone felt that it was “nice to hear a Queen signed memorabilia album with songs. Not ‘anthems’,” but opined that “these guys know how this music autographs should sound and feel, but they can’t bend enough to get with it.” The Washington Post gave a scathing review, writing.”After five years of unchallenging, dismal albums, this supposed to be Queen’s comeback. But no such luck.” Steve Taylor, writing for Smash Hits, equally as dismissive. Writing “sandwiched between two slabs of Queen’s usual symphonic and/or choral pomp-rock […] lies a filling of utterly unoriginal corn”.

Besides, Creem readers voted The Game the seventh greatest album of 1980. Nevertheless, the Grammy Awards in 1981, Queen and Mack were nominated for Producer of the Year. (Non-Classical) while “Another One Bites the Dust” nominated for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal. Queen received an American Music Award nomination for Favourite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group. While “Another One Bites the Dust” received the award for Favourite Pop/Rock Single.

 

Freddie Mercury signed Queen album

In a retrospective review. AllMusic’s Stephen Thomas Erlewine said that the album’s “disco rock blends” showed a band that has “turned away from rock and toward pop”. “Turning decidedly, decisively pop, and it’s a grand; state-of-the-art circa 1980 pop album that still stands as one of the band’s most enjoyable records.” AllMusic would go on to name The Game Queen Vinyl best album of the 1980s. Evan Sawdey of PopMatters called The Game a “regular ol’ rock album”. In 2008. Out ranked the album number 28 of 100 in a poll of “more than 100 actors, comedians, musicians, writers, critics, performance artists, label reps, and DJs. Asking each to list the ten albums that left the most indelible impressions on their lives.

 

Queen Band Signatures - Genuine Queen Memorabilia


 

Signed Queen the Game vinyl

 

 

 

 

Sunday, 5 November 2023

Roger Daltrey signed Concert ticket The Who Glasgow 1979

 

Roger Daltrey signed Concert ticket The Who Glasgow 1979

Authentic Roger Daltrey signed Concert ticket The Who Glasgow 1979. Signed in blue ballpoint pen by Roger Daltrey, concert ticket stub from 8th June Glasgow Apollo, measures 9cm x 7cm.

 


Roger Daltrey signed Concert ticket The Who Glasgow 1979




 

Signed memorabilia Roger Daltrey

Roger Harry Daltrey CBE (born 1 March 1944) is an English singer, musician and actor. Co-founder and the lead singer of the rock band the Who autographs.

Daltrey’s hit songs with the Who include “My Generation”, “Pinball Wizard”, “Won’t Get Fooled Again”, “Baba O’Riley” and “You Better You Bet”. He began his solo career in 1973, while still a member of the Who. Since then he has released ten solo studio albums, five compilation albums, and one live album. His solo hits include “Giving It All Away”, “Walking the Dog”, “Written on the Wind”, “Free Me”, “Without Your Love” and “Under a Raging Moon”.

 

The Who signed concert ticket

The Who, considered one of the most influential rock bands of the 20th century and have sold over 100 million records worldwide. As a member of the band, Roger Daltrey Autographs received a Lifetime achievement award from the British Phonographic Industry in 1988. And from the Grammy Foundation in 2001. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990, and the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2005. He and Pete Townshend autographs received Kennedy Center Honors in 2008. The George and Ira Gershwin Award for Lifetime Musical Achievement at UCLA on 21 May 2016. Daltrey has also been an actor and film producer, with roles in films, theatre, and television. Similarly, Planet Rock listeners voted him rock’s fifth-greatest voice in 2009. He ranked number 61 on Rolling Stones list of the 100 greatest singers of all time in 2010.

 

Genuine signed Roger Daltrey autograph

Daltrey embarked on a solo tour of the US and Canada on 10 October 2009, officially called the “Use It or Lose It” tour with a new touring band he called “No Plan B” on the Alan Titchmarsh Show. In addition, the band included Simon Townshend on rhythm guitar and backing vocals. Frank Simes on lead guitar, Jon Button on bass guitar. Loren Gold on keyboards, and Scott Devours on drums. Nevertheless, Eddie Vedder made a guest appearance at the Seattle show on 12 October. Again, in 2010, Daltrey and No Plan B appeared for several dates with Eric Clapton autographsincluding Summerfest at Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Additionally, on 15 March 2018, Daltrey announced the forthcoming release, on 1 June. His new solo studio album As Long as I Have You. Besides, he appeared on BBC One’s The Graham Norton Show, on 13 April 2018, to promote the single taken from the album.

 

Live Roger Daltrey Glasgow

Additionally, in May 2021. Indeed, Daltrey announced a return to touring, with the solo Live and Kicking Tour, starting in August 2021. The tour was rescheduled and carried out during the summer of 2022.