David Bowie SIGNED Single Rebel Rebel 1974 Rare Memorabilia Autograph
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:688755 | Artists/ Groups: David Bowie |
| Original/Reproduction: Original | Country/Region of Manufacture: Netherlands |
Up for auction is a 'Rebel Rebel' single which has been hand signed by David Bowie. It is NOT a print or a reproduction (or a fake for that matter).
It was signed in the Amstel Hotel, Copenhagen in February 1974 where Bowie was having a press conference during which he was presented with an award. He was having a bit of trouble with his eye at the time and so was wearing an eyepatch.I have included a few photographs above from the event itself at which the record was signed (th...ere is also footage of the event on YouTube). The photos are for reference only and are not included in the sale.
During this time (possibly the same day), Bowie performed 'Rebel Rebel' on Top Pop which is a famous video also easily viewable on YouTube.
The record is signed on the front cover:
For Mr Defreas
My thanxBowie xx
'Mr Defreas' was actually a Mr DeVries who was an employee at the hotel.Bowie's manager at the time was Tony DeFries which might explain why Bowie spelt the name with an F.The cover itself has some wear as you might expect from a single which is 45 years old. I have also included an image of the back cover and the vinyl.
Bowie signatures in which he spells out the full 'Bowie' are rare and sought after as they date from the earlier part of his career.Around 1976 he started signing his name as a stylised logo just using the first two letters. This is a very nice example of his Ziggy era signature.
There are lots of fake David Bowie autographs on eBay. You can be sure that this is the genuine article.
Thanks for looking and if you have any questions, please ask.
It was signed in the Amstel Hotel, Copenhagen in February 1974 where Bowie was having a press conference during which he was presented with an award. He was having a bit of trouble with his eye at the time and so was wearing an eyepatch.I have included a few photographs above from the event itself at which the record was signed (th...ere is also footage of the event on YouTube). The photos are for reference only and are not included in the sale.
During this time (possibly the same day), Bowie performed 'Rebel Rebel' on Top Pop which is a famous video also easily viewable on YouTube.
The record is signed on the front cover:
For Mr Defreas
My thanxBowie xx
'Mr Defreas' was actually a Mr DeVries who was an employee at the hotel.Bowie's manager at the time was Tony DeFries which might explain why Bowie spelt the name with an F.The cover itself has some wear as you might expect from a single which is 45 years old. I have also included an image of the back cover and the vinyl.
Bowie signatures in which he spells out the full 'Bowie' are rare and sought after as they date from the earlier part of his career.Around 1976 he started signing his name as a stylised logo just using the first two letters. This is a very nice example of his Ziggy era signature.
There are lots of fake David Bowie autographs on eBay. You can be sure that this is the genuine article.
Thanks for looking and if you have any questions, please ask.
