Personal check, 8.25 x 3, filled out in another hand and signed by Presley, “E. A. Presley,” payable to J. D. Sumner & Stamps Quartet for $1000, July 23, 1975. The memo field notes that this payment was as a “Bonus on July 75 Road Tour.” In fine condition, with expected cancellation stamps and notations. Accompanied by a mat display for the check also featuring a photo and engraved plaque. This date marked the second night of three performances in Ashville, North Carolina, the penultimate show of his summer tour. Although Presley’s behavior was increasingly erratic, these three shows were regarded as some of his best. The Stamps were a group led by bass gospel singer J. D. Sumner, who Presley had idolized as a teenager after seeing him perform with the Sunshine Boys. Beginning in 1971, Elvis hired Sumner’s Stamps Quartet as his back-up singers, and toured and recorded with them until his death in 1977. A terrific musical association. Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
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