Johnny Burnette
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About Johnny Burnette
JOHNNY BURNETTE d1964. American rockability pioneer originally with The Rock and Roll Trio who split in 1957. During his subsequent solo career, he achieved considerable success despite regularily changing record labels. His best known hits in the UK include Top 5 singles ; "Dreamin" / "Your Sixteen" (1960) and "Little Boy Sad" in 1961. He drowned (aged just 30) following a freak boating accident on Clearlake California on August 14th 1964, when his tiny unlit fishing boat was struck after dark by a cabin cruiser.
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Johnny Burnette
Reference number:
10506Description:
A superb & rare original circa 1964 school-book page, clearly signed in ballpoint by Johnny Burnette (Stay sweet your pal)
Double mounted for fine display with original sheet music and 7in vinyl record to "You're Sixteen"
Certification:
From the superb collection of music & entertainment notables of the 1960-80s of GB USA. AFTAL Dealer No13 and UACC RD Memorabilia UK COA
Size: |
17x17cm Sized Autograph Book Page 20x17in >> Acid Free Mount >> Unframed |
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Condition: |
Good. View Images |
Johnny Burnette
Reference number:
8626Description:
A very good original circa 1962 vintage autograph book page, clearly signed and dedicated in ballpoint by Johnny Burnette (Sincerely to Val).
Double mounted for fine display with original sheet music and 7in vinyl record to "Little Boy Sad".
Certification:
Tracks Chorley. AFTAL Dealer No13 and UACC RD Memorabilia UK COA.
Size: |
17x12cm Sized Autograph Book Page. 20x16in >> Acid Free Mount >> Unframed |
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Condition: |
Good. View Images. Minor crease in the middle of the autograph book page. Image of mount taken with an Iphone hence slightly poorer quality picture. |
Johnny Burnette Programme
Reference number:
8262Description:
An original Johnny Burnette 1962 UK program from the Rock 'n Twist USA tour.
The tour featured the following artists : The Condors, The Kestrels, Rolly Daniels, Danny Rivers, Mark Wynter, Johnny Burnette, The Flee Rekkers, Gene McDaniels and U.S. Bonds.
Certification:
From an extensive collection obtained by canteen employee Miss J Foster at The De Montfort Hall Leicester who worked there during the 1960-70s. The tour visited this venue on April 24th 1962 so we can assume this is the actual date for this programme. AFTAL Dealer No13 and UACC RD Memorabilia UK.
Size: |
26x20cm Sized Programme (8 Pages) |
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Condition: |
Good. We would rate as 8/10. |
Johnny Burnette
Reference number:
7775Description:
An original 1963 polaroid photograph (showing Burnette posing with two female fans), clearly on the reverse in ballpoint "To Susan Sincerely Love Johnny Burnette .."
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. AFTAL Dealer No13 and UACC RD Memorabilia UK.
Johnny Burnette
Reference number:
7776Description:
A small (9x6cm sized) original 1963 promo-card, clearly on the reverse in ballpoint "Susan Johnny Burnette .."
Suitable for mounting and display.
A very rare autograph.
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. AFTAL Dealer No13 and UACC RD Memorabilia UK.
Size: |
9x6cm Sized Promo-Card |
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Johnny Burnette
Reference number:
5838ADescription:
An original 1963 Plaza Dance Club Handsworth gig-flyer signed clearly on the reverse in ballpoint "Sincerely To Jenny Johnny Burnette .."
Certification:
AFTAL Dealer No13 and UACC RD Memorabilia UK COA.