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...