Display: 1958 Buddy Holly authentic signed page + BONUS Ed Sullivan autographed display

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This could be one of the coolest items we've had for auction in a long time - a signed calendar page by the one and only legend of the Crickets, Buddy Holly. Signed in Bic on 1/26/58, it is a HUGE signature, and obtained in New York while Holly's group were at Bell Sound Studios and due on Ed Sullivan Sunday night TV showcase. ALSO included is a separate signed display by Ed Sullivan, matted and framed.

There lots of great information and background on these pieces! The Crickets had spent the weekend doing demos for "Rave On", their future hit, and although many of their recordings were done exclusively at the Norman Petty studios in New Mexico, this particular cut was done during their TV appearance weekend. The band spent the late hours of the night recording.

The autograph was obtained by Milton DeLugg, who produced this session, and worked with our uncle during his Tonight Show days in the 60's. (DeLugg was musical director there for a bit). The signature was given to us after his passing just a few years ago.

The wonderful story around this TV appearance is that Holly wanted to sing his current hit "Oh Boy!", but Sullivan wasn't feeling it. Anyone who knew Sullivan, knew that you didn't want to cross him, for fear of the repercussions. However, Holly insisted, and Ed was so p'ed off, he intentionally mispronounced his name during the show, and legend has it he actually tried to sabotage the sound quality of Holly's guitar.

Holly ended up turning down a potential third appearance on the show, and would unfortunately lose his life mere months later.

The signature, quite simply, is awesome, and the real deal. Big and bold on a page. The Sullivan display contains a matted photo and signature in light blue Bic. (the Sullivan signature is from the 60's). We wanted to auction these both together to give the winner bidder a chance to personalize it in the way they would like. You might choose to leave the Sullivan as/is, and mat Holly's in a frame to go side-by-side. OR, you might choose to remove the Sullivan from its display, and use your own Sullivan/Holly photo to double mat in it's own frame. Those are just a few of several wonderful possibilities!

This is a golden opportunity to grab a piece of rock and roll history for yourself.

Every one of our collectibles has been obtained by family or personal contacts, and you can be assured that you have the real deal. Our family has been in the entertainment industry for almost 50 years, and we have a collection that has been featured on TV and in print. If autographed, signing information on each item is always included in shipment.

Our prices are much more affordable on our items than other dealers, because we believe that memorabilia should be something everyone can afford to collect, which is why our customers have visited our other auction sites with joy, discovering the newest hard-to-find items we have to offer. In fact, we have many fellow dealers as our regular customers in our antique showcase shop!

We are starting this at a VERY affordable price to get bidding going, unless someone grabs the buy it now first. Grab this item while you can - it's one of a kind!

PayPal only, and shipping will be a very reasonable $29.99 for USA shipping, due to VERY SECURE packaging, materials, insurance, and handling). USA bidders only. Payment is expected immediately after winning auction, and non paying bidder notice will be sent after 48 hours. RESPONSIBLE BIDDERS ONLY (we will not hesitate moving on to next bidder, if payment is not received - we're looking forward to finding a beautiful new home for this once-in-a-lifetime combo!). There will be NO REFUNDS on this item - this is a personal estate item, and all sales are final, as we are selling to pay estate taxes, so you are welcome to do your due diligence before making a bid, and we have no doubt you will be very happy with your purchase.

Your bid constitutes your acceptance that you understand these terms. We look forward to one lucky bidder displaying history for themselves - best of success!