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Beatles from Roger Epperson

I got these from Roger Epperson some 20 years ago. I actually traded him a Queen Innuendo RIAA award with the signed letter from the band. I have a few questions. Was it a good trade? Some 20 years later I sure would love to have that Queen back but at least I have 3 of the 4 Beatles (no Harrison) Value wise should I have stuck with that Innuendo Album award? This is signed unfortunately on one page with John & Ringo on one side and Paul & Billy J. Kramer on the other side so not easily displayed. I assume signed around '62-'63 am I correct? I have been happy with it no regrets, but if you could have this or the Queen signed RIAA award which would you choose?

Secondly, I do not have a letter of authenticity from Roger on these (I did not get one) but I still have the catalogue of his(yes he did publish catalogues) that I got it from. Not interested in selling now but perhaps later Should I go ahead and get a letter from Roger or will the actual catalogue be suffice if I want to sell it in the future? Any thoughts would be appreciated. Any ideas on how to display it?

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Permalink Reply by Andrew Alderton on July 14, 2016 at 7:52pm

Paul

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Permalink Reply by Kit on July 14, 2016 at 9:04pm

I think you made the right decision. You have better request him LOA for future value.

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Permalink Reply by Eric Keith Longo on July 14, 2016 at 9:36pm

You also have your receipt, no? That in tandem with the catalog...

Display...make high DPI scans of front and back and have them printed on a good photo paper that closely resembles this page (I'd choose something not glossy), and then frame both with a nice vintage something or other and store the original autographs out of harms way (and the sun).

Eric

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Permalink Reply by Paul on July 14, 2016 at 9:42pm

It's a long time between drinks.

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Permalink Reply by terrier8HOF on July 15, 2016 at 4:06am

there are a lot more Beatles fans out there than there are Queen fans. you have a very nice Lennon, which trumps anything from Queen, in my opinion.

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Permalink Reply by Jim Cushman on July 15, 2016 at 12:44pm

You can't go wrong with any Lennon memorabilia!!!

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Permalink Reply by Richard Booth on July 15, 2016 at 4:09am

I think you did the best thing!
I have a signed Queen programme for sale if you are interested in a set of Queen for your collection Andrew.

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Permalink Reply by Andrew Alderton on July 15, 2016 at 6:47am

Thanks Richard but don't think I want one now. Ironically I met Queen in 1982 during their "Hot Space" tour. My Father was friends with Doug Lubahn (Doors bass player) and he was playing with Billy Squire who was opening for Queen. When they came to Indianapolis Doug & Squire Drummer Bobby Chouinard drove over to our house in Terre Haute (About an hour away) and hung out. The next day my Father, Brother & I drove up early for the concert. If I recall this was on August 5th 1982. So hear I am a thirteen year old at the time running around backstage having the time of my life with my Dad & Brother. Billy Squire and the rest of Squires band (Alan St. John & Jeff Golub) were great to us. We were there for quite a while with complete access and Billy was just great to us. I think they kind of enjoyed seeing my brother and I get our minds blown being in that situation. We were very respectful and did not get in anyone's way.

I remember being back stage shortly after Squire finished his set and I was standing by the stage entrance and up walks this giant of a man to me (Brian May) and I see Freddie, Roger and John as well. Freddie was stretching out warming up I guess and just standing there probably 5 minute before they took the stage. Being the ballsy kid I was I went straight up to Freddie extended my hand and said "Mr. Mercury I am a big fan of your music and 'News of the World" was the first album I ever purchased" He gave me a death glare. Looked me up down with my hand extended. I did not ask for an autograph (did not seem like the right time). Then he simply kept staring me down and went "Pffttttt" and turned his back on me. I was a little shocked to be blown off after just wanting to shake his hand. I noticed Brian kind of looked at me with sort of an "I'm sorry" face. As I sadly walked away, I took a few steps and Bobby Chouinard had witnessed what Freddie had done ran up to me me put his arm around me and said "Don't worry about it...He can sometimes be an a$$hole!"

I still love Queen but my impression of Freddie was not good. During Queens set Doug a little later took my brother and I to the side stage where we watched from 20 feet away Queen put on a great show (Bohemian rhapsody was awesome as I recall). The weirdest thing was I could plainly see was whenever Freddie would face Roger Taylor on the Drum set. Roger would spit on Freddie. I mean he was spitting huge throat clearing luggies on Freddie. This happened multiple times and oddly Freddie didn't seem to mind. To each his own I guess. One of my most treasured memories.

Over the years I went to several Squire concerts and Billy was and always has been super nice to me. Bobby Chouinard unfortunately passed away in in 1997. Man he was such a great guy and even a better drummer. Vastly under appreciated in my IMHO. Doug and I have stayed in touch over the years. (My father passed away in 1985) and Doug is one nice guy. He has written a book called "My Days With the Doors & Other Stories" and you can get a signed copy at a very reasonable price at www.douglubahn.com It is a great read and you would not believe the stories Doug has shared. Tell him I sent you if anyone decides to buy one. Well worth it and an inexpensive autograph as well.