Color 10” x 8” photograph signed in blue felt tip marker by guitarist Chuck Berry. In fine condition. Obtained in-person. Accompanied by a full Beckett/BAS Letter of Authenticity (#AE23080). A fantastic mid-performance portrait of the musician known as “The Father of Rock and Roll” at a 1974 concert taken by famous music photographer Lynn Goldsmith.

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About the John Brennan Autograph Collection:

In-person autograph pioneer John Brennan, owner and founder of the John Brennan Autograph Collection (a division of VIP Autographs), has collected on the streets of New York City, Los Angeles, London, and beyond for over 40 years. From a small town in Connecticut to his mainstay electric streets of the Big Apple, over four decades John amassed thousands of autographs, developing into an unprecedented assemblage.

An incredibly well-respected autograph source, Brennan is recognized as RACC (Real Autograph Collector’s Club) Trusted Seller #105 and provides exceptional quality material for several charities and such noteworthy auction houses as Iconic Auctions, Gotta Have It Rock and Roll, and Heritage Auctions. John was featured with his Nirvana albums on Pawn Stars’ 2020 episode at the National Sports Collectors Convention, his collection has been written about on Autograph Magazine Live, and he’s been interviewed by music collector meccas Goldmine Magazine and Classic Rock Magazine.

Forever on a quest to source the most genuine, first-hand witnessed product possible throughout his career, authenticity is an absolutely integral aspect of The John Brennan Collection. Each item is certified by either Beckett or JSA Authentication third-party services. In 2023, John opened his own auction house, Eaton & Brennan Auctions, with his partner, Tricia, expanding his passion for collecting into curating and presenting world-class memorabilia auctions.

Condition: Please review our condition overview guidelines by format below. We'll do our best to mention any egregious condition effects on a particular listing, however, be sure to use the format overviews and photos as your guide. Returns on the basis of condition are accepted within 30 days of receipt. 

Albums: The albums offered by the John Brennan Collection are in general fine condition, but may present age wear such as typical dings and creases. The records are present unless otherwise noted, though, the condition and playability of the records are not guaranteed. 

Photographs: The signed photographs offered by the John Brennan Collection are in overall fine condition and may present light handling wear such as minor surface creasing or corner dings. 

Guitars: The guitars offered by the John Brennan Collection are in like-new condition, full-size and fully functionally unless noted otherwise.

CDs: The CD's offered by the John Brennan Collection are generally in fine condition, though some may exhibit slight rubbing or cracks to plastic case. 

Returns: Returns are accepted within 30 days of receipt on the basis of dissatisfaction or lacking condition. All items are guaranteed authentic and to pass third-party authentication services and without time limit to the original purchaser. 

Authenticity: All items from the John Brennan Collection are authentically hand-signed and guaranteed genuine for life, and accompanied by at least one third party authentication cert or letter.