--Or at least up until just recently when I picked up a few autographs from Newbury Comics, who run a lot of promos direct with the artists-- basically, when you buy a CD, you get a bonus signed item from the band-- so I consider these essentially "certified autographs" since they're from a known legit source, not picked up on the secondary market. The prices on these offers are decent-- basically what I remember paying for a new CD back in the day, mostly around $15-- so I picked up a few (enough to qualify for free shipping). Here's the first one I wanted to show off...
Derek Smalls is a fictional character who plays bass for the fictional band Spinal Tap. While I think This is Spinal Tap is a classic film, what really made me jump at this was the fact that Derek Smalls is Harry Shearer, and I thought it'd be cool to add to my very small collection of The Simpsons related autographs. Harry of course is the voice of Mr. Burns, Waylon Smithers, Principal Skinner, Ned Flanders, Reverend Lovejoy, Kent Brockman, Dr. Hibbert, Lenny, Otto, Rainier Wolfcastle, Scratchy, Kang, the Vin Scully-inspired baseball broadcaster, and more.
As you can see, it's signed in character (as Derek Smalls), but it's still an authentic autograph from Harry Shearer-- close enough for me! This autographed sheet came with a sealed CD of Derek Smalls' new solo album, Smalls Change (Meditations Upon Ageing)...
I gave it a listen and it's pretty good. If you like the music of Spinal Tap, well obviously this is in that same vane.. hard rock songs with cheeky lyrics.
Again, not exactly Simpsons, but I'll happily take it and shoehorn it into that part of my collection.
That's a unique piece to add to your unique Simpsons collection, and even better that you like the music, too.
ReplyDeleteTo quote Mr. Burns...excellent!
ReplyDeleteWeird, this isn't Infinite Pepper Games?
ReplyDeleteUnique and cool way to add to your collection.
ReplyDeleteWhoa. I was not aware of the Derek Smalls/Harry Shearer thing. I'd suggest that you go after autographs of the rest of the band, but that might be difficult with all the drummers spontaneously combusting.
ReplyDeleteMan... I love your autographed custom Simpsons collection. Speaking of the Simpsons, my buddy just hit the jackpot on Sunday. We were walking around the flea market and he found a 1993 Simpsons sketch card for $20. My jaw dropped when he showed me what some eBay dealers were asking for their copies.
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