This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/4/2013
This Elvis Presley vintage varsity-style crew tour jacket belonged to famed roadie Mike Grassley. Grassley is known throughout the rock world for his incredible rigging and lighting feats. Elvis sent this jacket to Grassley when he was in the hospital after suffering a terrible fall while working a Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young concert. This original jacket bears the "Elvis In Concert" patch on the front, a TCB patch on left artm and Butwin "The Champion of Jackets" label inside collar. It is a size 46. Grassly, known for his wizardry, worked with some of the best and brashest acts in rock & roll including: Elvis Presley, Elton John, the Moody Blues, Fleetwood Mac, the Grateful Dead, Black Sabbath, Electric Light Orchestra, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, The Cars, U2, Earth, Wind & Fire, Def Leppard, Ozzy Osborne, and more! A 1998 Times Union of Albany news article on Grassley that mentions the gift of the jacket from Elvis, can be found here by copying and pasting the following in your browser: http://alb.merlinone.net/mweb/wmsql.wm.request?oneimage&imageid=5478822. Very good condition. Comes with a Gotta Have Rock & Roll™ Certificate of Authenticity. Please note: the title for this lot has been amended from the one appearing in the print catalog, as well as the minimum bid and estimate.