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Authenticating B.B. King Autographs

B.B. King's autograph has been widely forged for decades. But now that King has released a statement that he's in hospice care, the flood of forgeries is starting to turn into a torrent.

This discussion is to help fans and collectors protect themselves from buying B.B. King forgeries. Post genuine autographs and suspected forgeries and copies, and help others by sharing your knowledge and experience.

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Permalink Reply by Daniel Thompson on August 28, 2019 at 12:41pm

Hi, could anyone tell me if this autograph is authentic? I would be really grateful!

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Permalink Reply by Michael Schroeder on August 28, 2019 at 12:43pm

When was this signed? Closer to his touring ending?

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Permalink Reply by Daniel Thompson on August 28, 2019 at 12:50pm

I have no idea to be honest, I came across it looking through an old book store on ebay!

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Permalink Reply by Michael Schroeder on August 28, 2019 at 12:53pm

I am so picky when it comes to my BB signatures. Me? I dont like it. I can show you that same book, signed and you can see what I am talking about.

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Permalink Reply by Daniel Thompson on August 28, 2019 at 1:33pm

Thank you Michael, I appreciate your opinion!

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Permalink Reply by Michael Schroeder on August 28, 2019 at 1:35pm

No worries man!

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Permalink Reply by Todd Johnson on August 28, 2019 at 1:16pm

If it helps for comparisons now or later, here's the pic of my 4 obtained ip over 4 opportunities back in the day, no longer own them though, just happened to still have images.

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Permalink Reply by Michael Schroeder on August 28, 2019 at 1:18pm

Thanks Todd. You can see what I mean by the BB not looking correct. Even when B rushed, that always stayed the same; except for his very early signatures where he spaced the two b's

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Permalink Reply by Daniel Thompson on August 28, 2019 at 1:34pm

Thank you Todd.

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Permalink Reply by Eddy White on April 6, 2021 at 6:34am

Just wanted to share my last addition. Finally I was lucky to obtain a double signed bill from the JVC Super Sessions from 1992. B. B. King and Robert Cray both signed on huge, thick (approx. 27 x 27 cm) gold framed boards.

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