$146
comprising one handwritten letter and original envelope postmarked September 27, 1976, from Georgetown, Ohio. "Harmonica Frank" Floyd is considered one of the founding fathers of rock 'n roll and rockabilly, known by many as "the missing link." Although he played his whole life, Floyd began making records in 1951 at Sun Records with Sam Phillips, who also discovered Elvis and Johnny Cash. His first recordings were later licensed to Chess Records, including "Swamp Root," from which he received no royalties. In his letter to Gary, Floyd states he will send what he can to support Gary's clipping service, but complains that he has been cheated out of his royalties by Chess Records and that he does not have money to go to a lawyer. He also complains about his diabetes, a disease that led to his death on August 7, 1984.
Auctioneer:
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers
Date:
2009-10-18
