Apr 30
The Damned/Brian James:
Original and Unique Handwritten Lyrics for New Rose,
black ink on paper, lyrics written on both sides, names and phone numbers to the reverse, 5 1/2in x 7in (14cm x 18cm)
The Estate of Brian James. Famously New Rose was the first single to be released by a British punk band. The phone numbers on the reverse refer to Ron Watts who was a punk promoter who organised gigs at the 100 Club.
Jake Riviera who ran Stiff Records. Ian Grant, who was also a promoter who went on to manage Big Country among other bands.