Beatles And Rock 'n Roll Memorabilia Auction. March 2016 (#3) 03/04/2016 3:00 PM GMT CLOSED!
Lot 112 Bob Wooler 1965 The Masterminds Joey Molland ALO Limited Recording Contract
An original ALO Limited recording contract for The Masterminds. The six-page contract, dated 21st September 1965 agrees that The Masterminds will commit to a one year recording deal including four singles. One of the members of the group, Joey Molland, would go on to form Badfinger. The document has been hand-signed by all five members of the group.
The contract is from the collection of the Cavern Club compère Bob Wooler. Bob was a pivotal figure in the Merseyside music scene of the early sixties. He introduced The Beatles countless times during their 292 appearances at The Cavern and was a great ambassador for the group. The lot is accompanied by a letter of authenticity on Tracks Ltd. letterhead confirming that this item is from the collection of Bob Wooler.
The contract measures 20cm x 33cm (8 inches x 13 inches). It has been folded in half leaving a vertical crease down the middle. There is some wear to the crease line and light wear to the edges. The condition of the contract is very good.
Breaking Baby Blue, in conjunction with co-producer Probyn Gregory of The Brian Wilson band, are hosting an event at Molly Malone’s in Los Angeles on April 24, 2016, the anniversary date of the passing of Badfinger’s Pete Ham. It is titled: “Breaking Baby Blue: An Evening of Tributes to Badfinger’s Pete Ham.
★ Badfinger's Pete Ham: An Evening of Tributes (Apr 24, 2016)
★ memories of the show Breaking Baby Blue - Tribute to Pete Ham of Badfinger (Apr 25, 2016)