336. Bo Diddley. DS one
page both sides, 8.5 x 11, February 21, 1966. Contract for Diddley to play a dance at Mt. St. Mary’s College Gym in Emmitsburg, Maryland, on April 23, 1966, for a fee of $1000, with half payable at time of signing and half payable during the show’s intermission. Signed at the conclusion in blue ballpoint by Diddley. In very good condition, with expected document wear, uniform toning, and a few small edge tears. Precertified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
337. Bo Diddley. Bo Diddley/Chuck Berry: Two Guitar Greats album signed on the front cover in black felt tip by Diddley. In fine condition, with some scattered light cover wear and a few corner creases. The record is included. Accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from Roger Epperson/REAL. RR Auction COA.…(MB $100)
“William J. C. Haley” disputes a union grifter: “The expense of record promotion was always paid by us and Decca Records” 338. Bill Haley and His Comets. LS signed “William J. C. Haley,”
two pages, 8.25 x 10.5, no date. Letter responding to a union dispute. In part: “Joyce states that he went to great personal expense to service us in South America. This is untrue and the real truth of the matter is the South American promoter, Mr. Alex Valdes, supplied eleven round trip fares…We gave Mr. Joyce one of these round trip tickets…We paid for all of Mr. Joyce’s hotel bills while he was there…Mr. Joyce never did any disc jockey promotion for us as he claims…The expense of record promotion was always paid by us and Decca Records.” Signed at the conclusion in full by Haley, as well as his Comets Johnny Grande, “John A. Grande,” and Billy Williamson, “William F. Williamson.” In fine condition, with moderate intersecting folds (vertical fold passing through the signatures). This letter must predate 1963, as Grande and Williamson left the band in that year. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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