RR Auction: Marvels of Modern Music

American record producer and founder of Sun Records and Sun Studio in Memphis, Tennessee (1923–2003) who produced records by Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee

DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, November 19, 1974. Contract in which The Staple Singers agree to to be represented by the William Morris Agency for a period o

Pioneering gospel singer, songwriter, and guitarist (1915–1973) best known for her 'crossovers' into the secular worlds of pop and jazz. Unc...

American rhythm-and-blues singer and songwriter (1926–1984) who was the first to record Leiber and Stoller's 'Hound Dog,' a song that st...

Sail On album signed and inscribed on the front cover in black felt tip, "To Ken, Muddy Waters". In very good to fine condition, with damp...

Important handwritten musical manuscript by George David Weiss for the iconic Louis Armstrong song, four pages, 9.25 x 12, each page headed with the t

Muddy Waters's personally-owned and -used Hohner Marine Band harmonica in the key of G, measuring 4? long, with attached provenance tag: "H...

Alex 'Rice' Miller, aka Sonny Boy Williamson, (1912–1965) was recognized as a giant throughout the blues world as a harmonica player, vocali...

Sonny Boy Williamson's personally-owned and -used Hohner Old Standard harmonica in the key of G, measuring 4? long, with attached provenance tag...

Desirable program for the 1967 American Folk Blues Festival, 11 x 10, 28 pages, signed inside in ink by legendary bluesmen Skip James, Son House, Brow

Blues guitarist (1939–1997) who played with Howlin' Wolf's band, backed James Cotton, and had his own highly respectable career. DS, signed ...

I Left My Heart in San Francisco album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by Tony Bennett. In fine condition, with wear and partial splits to

Color glossy 8 x 10 photo of the legendary crooner in his prime, signed in blue felt tip by Tony Bennett. In very fine condition.

Two items signed by Tony Bennett: a sheet music booklet for 'I Left My Heart in San Francisco,' 9 x 12, six pages, signed on the front cover...

Jazz alto saxophonist and a pioneer of the post-war American rhythm and blues style (1913–1965) whose hits included 'Flamingo,' 'Harlem ...

American blues singer, songwriter and guitarist (1893–1958), who was one of the key figures in the development of blues music in the 20th century; he

Blues singer and pianist (1922–1999) whose hits include 'Driftin' Blues' and 'Merry Christmas Baby.' Partly-printed DS, signed “...

Blues harmonica player and singer (1942–1987) who formed the Paul Butterfield Blues Band. Partly-printed DS, signed “Paul V. Butterfield,” one page, 6

Memphis soul singer best known for his album You Got My Mind Messed Up and for his 1967 recording of 'The Dark End of the Street.' Carr was ...

American blue-eyed soul singer (1939–2017) who is remembered for his outlandish outfits and white pompadour hairstyle, which earned him the nickname...

Vintage ballpoint signature, "Nat King Cole,” on a peach-colored 5.5 x 4.5 album page. In fine condition.

American electric blues guitarist and singer (1932–1993) whose long association with the Fender Telecaster led to his title as 'The Master of th...

Glossy 10 x 7.75 Alligator Records publicity photo of Collins playing an emotional solo on his Telecaster, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, &...

Willie's Blues album by Willie Dixon and Memphis Slim, signed on the back cover in blue ballpoint by Dixon. In fine condition. The record is inc...

Ella & Basie: On the Sunny Side of the Street album signed prominently on the back cover in black felt tip, "Sincerely, Ella Fitzgerald.&qu...

American guitarist (1945–1994) who created a musical style called 'redneck jazz.' His nicknames include 'The Humbler' and 'The T...

Genuine Houserockin' Music II album signed on the back cover in black felt tip by several notable blues musicians, including: Albert Collins, Te...

Genuine Houserockin' Music album signed on the back cover in black felt tip by several notable blues musicians, including: Robert Cray, Albert C...

White Stratocaster-style pickguard signed in black felt tip by Peter Green. In fine condition. Accompanied by an unsigned poster promoting a Peter Gre

African-American musician (1873–1958) who is known as the ‘Father of the Blues,’ and is remembered for songs like ‘Memphis Blues’ and ‘St. Louis Blues

American R&B and Louisiana blues singer and songwriter (1932–1966) best remembered for the classic song 'Ooh Poo Pah Doo.' DS, one page,...

Satin-finish 8 x 10 Pointblank publicity photo of Hooker posing with his guitar in front of a classic car, signed in the upper border in black felt ti

Desirable pairing of the cover of the 1968 American Folk Blues Festival program and one interior page, both 11 x 10, individually signed in ballpoint

American blues musician (1926–1983) who became known for his slide guitar playing and declamatory style of singing. His nephew, Lil' Ed Williams...

Glossy 8 x 10 Earwig publicity photo of The Jelly Roll Kings, signed in blue ballpoint by Jack Johnson, Sam Carr, and Frank Frost. In fine condition,

American blues guitarist and singer (1923–1992) whose playing influenced many other blues guitarists. Bearing the nickname 'The Velvet Bulldozer...

Live in Cook County Jail album signed on the front cover in blue felt tip by B. B. King. In fine condition, with a small discount cut to the upper rig

Blues singer and guitarist (1934–2003) known as the composer of songs like 'Come On' and 'Big Chief.' Glossy 8 x 10 Blacktop Records...

Life of Ease album signed on the front cover in black ballpoint by Pinetop Perkins, Willie Smith, Jerry Portnoy, and Calvin Jones. In fine condition,

James Milton Campbell, Jr. (1934–2005), better known as Little Milton, was an American blues singer and guitarist known for hit records like 'Gr...

AMQS on an off-white 8 x 5 card, signed in black felt tip, "All the best—Henry Mancini." Mancini pens the first two bars of his iconic Pin...

Glossy 8 x 10 publicity photo of Mayall playing his guitar, signed in black felt tip. In fine condition.

English blues singer and guitarist (born 1933) who is the founder of John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers, a band which has featured some of the bigg...

Elizabeth Mary Landreaux (1895–1963) known by the stage name Lizzie Miles, was a popular Creole blues singer. ALS penned on the inside of a 4.75 x 5.7

Vintage glossy 10 x 8 promo photo for 20th Century Fox's 1941 film Sun Valley Serenade, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To Mars, Gle...

One-of-a-kind DS, signed "Alton Glenn Miller," one page, 8 x 3.5, March 23, 1942. A "Certificate of Nonresidence and Claim for Person...

Vintage fountain pen signature, "Glenn Miller,” on an off-white 4.5 x 2.75 card. Nicely double-matted and framed with a portrait of the trombon...

Wonderful vintage matte-finish 7 x 5 photo of Miller and his orchestra performing, neatly signed in fountain pen, "Glenn Miller." In fine ...

Vintage glossy 8 x 10 General Amusement Corp. publicity photo of Miller in a white suit, boldly signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To Helen...

World War II–dated TLS, one page, 5 x 7.75, July 24, 1944. Letter written as an Air Corps captain, only five months before his untimely death. In full