Alex Harvey
Alex Harvey Band Ticket
Reference number:
AHBTK2Description:
An original SAHB Town Hall Birmingham concert ticket for Wednesday 29th May 1974
Upper Gallery Seat I11 Price 75p
Certification:
From the wonderful scrapbooks containing autographs / flyers and concert tickets of rock music notables of the period all collected in Birmingham by GL during the early to mid 1970s. AFTAL Dealer No13 and UACC RD Memorabilia UK COA
Size: |
7x6cm Sized Ticket |
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Condition: |
Fair. View Image. The ticket is backed onto a scrapbook page |
Alex Harvey Band Ticket
Reference number:
AHBTK1Description:
An original Alex Harvey Band Ticket Stub (Monday December 22nd 1975) at the New Victoria Theatre London
STALLS. SEAT X36. PRICE £1.65
Certification:
NA
Size: |
6.5x5cm Sized Ticket |
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Condition: |
Good. View Image |
Alex Harvey Soul Band
Reference number:
9378Description:
A very rare original circa 1965 autograph book page, clearly signed in ballpoints by four group members ; Alex Harvey d1982 / "General" Jimmie Grimes (bass) / Les Harvey d1972 (guitar) and Bill Patrick (sax).
Certification:
Guitarist Les Harvey (the brother of Alex) died on rain-soaked stage at the Top Rank Swansea on 3rd May 1972 (aged just 27) when he was electrocuted after touching a microphone that was not properly earth-grounded. From the wonderful 1964-1966 autograph book of Linda Smith (Tex Watts) containing many music notables of the period ; the majority she collected as a teenager at the famous Nottingham Boat Club Venue West Bridgford Nottingham. Most are dated and some are dedicated to her (Tex). There is a copy of a letter from her included further detailing the history. Collectors notation dates this signed page to July 18th 1965. AFTAL Dealer No13 and UACC RD Memorabilia UK COA
Size: |
10x7.7cm Sized Autograph Book Page |
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Condition: |
Good. View Image. |
Alex Harvey
Reference number:
8730Description:
A rare original 1976 autograph book page, clearly signed and dedicated "To Angela Be Good xxxxx Alex Harvey".
PLUS ; A 2010 Borders Events Glasgow SAHB Story Book signing flyer, clearly signed in ink by all four original members of the classic lineup of the Sensational Alex Harvey Band ; Zal Cleminson (guitar) / Chris Glen (bass) / Hugh McKenna (keyboards) and Ted McKenna (drums).
Double mounted for fine display with original 7in vinyl record and sleeve to the classic "Delilah".
Certification:
1) Alex Harvey from the autograph collection of Angela M whose father collected them for her during the 1970-80s whilst he worked at the Post House Hotel Cardiff. Many celebrities stayed at this hotel during this period. There is a note included further detailing the history. 2) Flyer is from Borders Events Glasgow book appearance dated Thursday October 14th 2010. There is another unknown signature who we believe is the books author Martin Kielty. AFTAL Dealer No13 and UACC RD Memorabilia UK COA.
Size: |
15x10cm Sized Autograph Book Page 21x16cm Sized Flyer. 20x16in >> Acid Free Mount >> Unframed |
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Condition: |
Good. View Images. Image of the mount has been taken with an Iphone hence the poorer quality image. |
About
About Alex Harvey
ALEX HARVEY d1982. Charismatic Scottish rock n roll singer whose career began during the 1960s. With the Sensational Alex Harvey Band he built a strong reputation for his madcap, energetic live stage performances during the 1970s. The group did not enjoy deserved mainstream success, but scored two Top 10 hits with the classic remake of Delilah in 1975 and The Boston Tea Party in 1976. Alex Harvey died of a heart attack aged just 46 in February 1982 on a Ferry travelling to Belgium.
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Alex Harvey
Reference number:
9725Description:
An original 1976 cut flyer, clearly signed on the reverse in ballpoint by Alex Harvey
PLUS Original concert ticket for Sheffield City Hall on Wednesday May 26th 1976 (Balcony. Seat A17. Price £1.75)
Certification:
Obtained at SAHB concert at the Sheffield City Hall on Wednesday May 26th 1976. The band also played this venue the following evening as well. Original ticket included verifies this. AFTAL Dealer No13 and UACC RD Memorabilia UK COA
Size: |
Cut Page 8x8cm Size Ticket 7x3cm Size |
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Condition: |
Average. View Image |
Alex Harvey Soul Band
Reference number:
5560Description:
A very rare original circa 1965 autograph book page, clearly signed in ballpoints by five group members ; Alex Harvey / General Jimmie Grimes (dedicated To Phil and adding bass) / George Carmichael (sax) / George McGowan (adding Lots Of Soul drums) and one unknown.
Certification:
One of a collection obtained at The Carlton Ballroom later Mothers Club Erdington Birmingham by Phil Wells who often helped to move group-gear into the club. AFTAL Dealer No13 and UACC RD Memorabilia UK COA.