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[Jazz & Song] Little Richard (b. 1932)

The Life and Times of Little Richard, the Quasar of Rock - SIGNED

London and Sydney: Pan Books Ltd.. 1985. Uncommon signed and inscribed book from the American musician, singer and songwriter, an influential figure in popular music and culture for more than six decades. Inscribed to "A real friend. To Dick, May God bless you, Little Richard" on front free endpaper, and signed additionally on the inside rear cover by three others, including British best-selling author, journalist and former PR, Chris Hutchins, who ghosted Little Richard's autobiography in 1961. Some creasing and wear to corners and spine, light yellowing, else fine. Paperback, 8vo. 255 pp.

Also included is a copy of the 1962 tour program 'The Little Richard Show", featuring also Jet Harris and Sam Cook, four pages stapled into original paper wrappers, creasing and folding. Provenance: Obtained by a member of the band Sounds Inc., who worked as Little Richard's backing band during his tours to the UK in the early 1960s. (12572)

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