Del Shannon
Del Shannon
Reference number:
10080Description:
An original circa 1980s autograph book page, clearly signed and dedicated in ballpoint "Jonathan. Good Luck. Del Shannon"
Certification:
One of an absolutely outstanding mostly in-person autograph collection of over 500 items obtained by JD in Brighton & London during the late 1970's to 1990s. The majority being pop music acts of the period, along with actors and entertainers. The autographs are on records / fanzine magazine photographs and autograph book pages. Many are dedicated along with messages to the collector (Jonathan) and include dates & venues where they were obtained. There is a copy of a letter from him included (if required) that details his almost obsessive collecting exploits and memories of the time. AFTAL Dealer No13 and UACC RD Memorabilia UK COA
Size: |
9x6cm Sized Page |
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Condition: |
Good. View Image |
Del Shannon Ticket
Reference number:
DST1Description:
An original Sophia Gardens Cardiff concert ticket for Saturday May 11th 1963
Del Shannon / The Springfields / Jimmy Rogers & Johnny Tillotson
Certification:
AFTAL Dealer No13 and UACC RD Memorabilia UK COA.
Size: |
9x7cm Sized Ticket |
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Condition: |
fair. View Image. |
Del Shannon
Reference number:
8719Description:
A good original 1963 autograph book page, clearly signed in ballpoint by Del Shannon.
Suitable for mounting and display.
Certification:
Collectors notation Queens Hotel 19/10/63. AFTAL Dealer No13 and UACC RD Memorabilia UK COA.
Size: |
11x9cm Sized Autograph Book Page. |
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Condition: |
Good. View Image. |
Del Shannon & Johnny Tillotson
Reference number:
7792Description:
A) A unique original 1963 fans question and answer sheet (listing names / dates of birth / height / weight / hair-colour / favourite food / artist / clothes etc etc). The fan has listed the questions (in the middle down the page). Then both Del Shannon & Johnny Tillotson have written down the answers (relative to themselves) in ink on either side and then individually signed the page at the conclusion.
B) Two original May 1963 polaroid photographs probably showing the tour-bus, both signed on the front in red ballpoint by Del Shannon (Del)
C) Two original December 1962-63 polaroid photographs (showing him with fan Susan), both clearly signed on the reverse in ballpoint by Johnny Tillotson. He is an American singer-songwriter best known for his early 1960s Top10 hits ; "Poetry in Motion" and "It Keeps Right On Hurting".
A wonderful collection of items for a fan or serious 1960s music collector.
Certification:
From a small collection of early 1960s music autographs obtained by Susan (and her friend) in and around Kingston. There are a few polaroid photographs of the two posing with their heroes during tour schedules. Shannon & Tillotson toured the UK together in April and May 1963. Collectors notation reads Kingston May 1963. AFTAL Dealer No13 and UACC RD Memorabilia UK COA.
Size: |
32x20cm Sized Lined Page 9x9cm Sized Polaroid Photographs |
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Condition: |
Lined page has been folded. There is a piece of the page missing on the top left. Overall condition we would rate as 7/10. |
About
About Del Shannon
DEL SHANNON d1990. Underestimated singer-songwiter & guitarist with wide ranging voice who enjoyed considerable success in the early 1960s with many hits (including the worldwide No1 "Runaway") in the spring of 1961. He recovered from alcoholism in the late 1970s in order to resurrect his career. Sadly when suffering from depression (for which he was taking Prozac) ; Del Shannon committed suicide aged 55 on February 8th 1990, killing himself with a .22-caliber rifle at his home in California.
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Del Shannon
Reference number:
7767Description:
An original (circa 1960s) autograph book page, clearly signed in ballpoint by Del Shannon.
Certification:
AFTAL Dealer No13 and UACC RD Memorabilia UK COA.
Del Shannon
Reference number:
4294Description:
An original 1963 tour programme, clearly signed in ballpoint by Del Shannon.
Certification:
From a fine collection of signed programmes all obtained by Joan who worked in the canteen at The De Montfort Hall Leicester during the 1960s. Her job for many years was to provide tea and cakes for the acts appearing at the concert venue in their dressing rooms ...... UACC RD Memorabilia UK COA
Del Shannon
Reference number:
6081Description:
An original (circa 1960s) autograph book page, clearly signed in ballpoint by Del Shannon. PLUS what we assume to be six of his group members ; Richard / Jon / Peanut / Harvey / Mick? and Aris?.
Certification:
Tracks of Chorley. AFTAL Dealer No13 and UACC RD Memorabilia UK COA.
Del Shannon
Reference number:
4411Description:
An original (circa 1970s) autograph book page, clearly signed in ballpoint by Del Shannon.
Certification:
From a Yorkshire area 1970s autograph book containing many entertainment notables collected by a Mr Philip Andrews. This Signature is dedicated to him. The autograph was probably obtained in 1972 at The Fiesta Club or Sheffield City Hall. UACC RD Memorabilia UK COA
Del Shannon
Reference number:
5865Description:
An original June 1962 London Records promo-postcard, clearly signed in ballpoint ; "Norman as always Del Shannon".
Certification:
From an outstanding 1960s music autograph collection containing many notable acts of the period of Norman Jones of Stoke On Trent ; a prolific autograph collector around the Blackpool area during the decade. Some of the photographs are dedicated to him. AFTAL Dealer No13 and UACC RD Memorabilia UK.
Del Shannon
Reference number:
4231Description:
An original April 1963 Concert Programme, clearly signed in ballpoints on the rear page by both Del Shannon and Johnny Tillotson.
Certification:
From a fine collection of signed programmes all obtained by Joan who worked in the canteen at The De Montfort Hall Leicester during the 1960s. Her job for many years was to provide tea and cakes for the acts appearing at the concert venue in their dressing rooms ...... AFTAL Dealer No13 and UACC RD Memorabilia UK COA