Almost angelic portrait of the Dead
“The original ‘Joe Turner’ I played as a work song or labor song back in 1892 and it has color that gave impetus to what we know as ‘Blues’” 7 5 8 . W. C . Handy. TLS,
756. Grateful Dead. Color satin-finish 8 x 10 photo of the psychedelic jam band, signed in person in blue felt tip by Jerry Garcia, Brent Mydland, Bill Kreutzmann, Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, and Mickey Hart. In fine condition, with a couple light creases and impressions. Originally obtained by inperson specialist Mike Wehrmann. Beyond desirable and rarely fully completed band signed photo—a most attractive and seldom seen image boasting just about the boldest signatures you will find! Pre-certified Roger Epperson/ REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
one page, 8.5 x 11, Handy Brothers Music Co., Inc. letterhead, December 30, 1954. Letter to arts and entertainment editor Edwin Howard. In part: “I have written several books showing how the music was fitted to ‘Mr. Crump’ words supposedly used by him as, ‘Mr. Crump don’t low no easy riders here.’ The original version was never published until I put out my book ‘A Treasury Of The Blues’ carrying the original Crump version under the title ‘The Memphis Blues’…Thanks for telling me about your father singing ‘Joe Turner’ and ‘Yellow Dog’ to you when you were a small boy. The original ‘Joe Turner’ I played as a work song or labor song back in 1892 and it has color that gave impetus to what we know as ‘Blues.’” In fine condition, with intersecting mailing folds. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
Zeppelin II signed after a 1972 gig in Scotland 757. Led Zeppelin. Led Zeppelin II album signed on the front cover in blue ballpoint by John Bonham and Jimmy Page and on the inside gatefold by Robert Plant. In very good condition, with scattered edge and cover wear, as well as several noticeable creases and light soiling to both covers. The record is included. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Also included is a letter from the original recipient which states, “Autographs were obtained by myself in the dressing room after the 4th December 1972 gig in Glasgow Greens Playhouse.” Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.…(MB $200)
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