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Clarence "Frogman" Henry-signed photo-23 - COA

$ 12.67

Availability: 71 in stock
  • Industry: Music
  • Original/Reproduction: Original

    Description

    You are bidding on a Clarence "Frogman" Henry Autographed 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 photo.
    Clarence "Frogman" Henry
    (born March 19, 1937,
    Algiers, New Orleans
    ,
    Louisiana
    ) is an
    American
    rhythm and blues
    singer
    and
    pianist
    .
    Career
    Fats Domino
    and
    Professor Longhair
    were young Henry's main influences while growing up.
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    When Henry played in talent shows, he dressed like Longhair and wore a
    wig
    with
    braids
    on both sides.
    His trademark croak, utilized to the maximum on his 1956 debut
    hit
    "Ain't Got No Home," earned Henry his nickname and jump-started a career that endures to this day. "
    (I Don't Know Why) But I Do
    " and "
    You Always Hurt the One You Love
    ", both from 1961, were his other big hits.
    Henry opened eighteen
    concerts
    for
    the Beatles
    across the
    US
    and
    Canada
    in 1964, but his main source of income came from the
    Bourbon Street
    strip in
    New Orleans
    , where he played for nineteen years.
    F
    His name could still draw hordes of
    tourists
    long after his hit-making days had ended.
    Henry's pioneering contribution to the genre has been recognized by the
    Rockabilly Hall of Fame
    . In April 2007, "Frogman" was honored for his contributions to Louisiana music with induction into the
    Louisiana Music Hall of Fame
    .
    Autograph is signed in Silver Sharpie.
    I would rate this autograph at a minimum of 9/10 but will more likely be 10/10!! Bid with Confidence as this is guaranteed to be the REAL deal!!
    This is an actual autograph and not a copy or a reprint!
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    The winner pays .00 for shipping and handling to locations within the continental U.S. or .00 for locations outside the US.  Multiple winners shipped together to save on shipping. I accept, Paypal, amex, discover, visa or mastercard. All items are generally shipped within 3 business days of payment clearing.
    This signed photo is part of a larger lot of autographs from the infamous Sig Armitage autograph collection. All autographs have been certified by Premier Auctions. Each Winning bidder will get a copy of the original Letter of Authenticity from Premier Auctions which will act as proof that this signature is real and was genuinely signed by the celebrity in this listing.
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