Happy Birthday James Brown

James Brown Autographed Photo

Today marks the birthday of the Godfather of Soul - James Brown (1933 - 2006)! Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this 11 x 14 inch custom triple matted display which features a hand-signed photo of James Brown - who added "I feel Good". Crisp clear signature on a mint glossy black and white photograph. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La plus RR Auction COA.

Happy Birthday Sam Cooke

William Morris Agency Contract Signed by Sam Cooke

Today marks the birthday of popular rhythm-and-blues and soul artist Sam Cooke (1931 - 1964) who recorded such hits as "You Send Me", "Cupid", and "Twistin' the Night Away". The 33-year-old singer was shot to death under mysterious circumstances at a Los Angeles hotel on December 11, 1964. Our Collector's Treasure of the day is Cooke's autographed agreement with the William Morris Agency for representation for a 10% commission. Second page lists 21 interests which William Morris will have no interest in including music publishing, ghost writing, Sar Productions, Inc., and use of Cookes name in a beer company. In fine condition, with punch and staple holes to top edge and some scattered creases, including a couple through signature. DS, two pages, 8.5 x 11, January 31, 1963.   Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La plus third party COA.

Remembering Isaac Hayes - Collector's Treasure of the Day

Drumhead Autographed by 31 Rhythm & Blues Legends including Isaac Hayes, Percy Sledge, Ruth Brown, Booker T & the MGs

Today marks the birthday of Isaac Hayes (1942 - 2008), the legendary soul musician, singer, songwriter, and actor. He's best known as a creative force behind the Stax Records music label, for his Academy Award-winning musical score for the film Shaft, and as the voice of "Chef" on the animated series South Park. Our Collector's Treasure of the Day is this one-of-a-kind white Remo 10 inch drumhead signed in blue or black felt tip by thirty-one of the greatest blues and R&B artists of all time (several are no longer with us). Included: Buddy Guy, Robert Lockwood Jr. (1915 - 2006), Bobby Rush, Ruth Brown (1928 - 2006), Carey Bell (1936 - 2007), Bobby Parker, Booker T. Jones, Odetta Gordon (1930 - 2008), Mavis Staples, Dr. John, Walter 'Wolfman' Washington, Guitar Shorty, Lonnie Brooks, Willie 'Big Eyes' Smith, Bob Margolin, Percy Sledge, Isaac Hayes (1942 - 2008), Latimore, Louisiana Red (signed with initials), John Primer, Jimmy T99 Nelson (1928 - 2007), Big Jesse Yawn, Eddie Kirkland, Leon Redbone, Sonny Landreth, Steve Cropper, Donald Duck Dunn, Lurrie Bell, John Mooney, Rev Billy C. Wertz, Chubby Carrier. In fine condition. Authenticity guaranteed for life by Collector's Shangri-La plus RR Auction COA.