The Rock & Roll Pop Culture Auction Summer 2022

Lot #12:

Beatles Earliest Autographs with Ringo Starr March 1962 Caiazzo

This is the earliest known set of Beatles signatures including drummer Ringo Starr in the lineup. John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr have all signed the reverse side of a wage card belonging to Margaret Reid. This represents the Beatles as we know them - yet these signatures were obtained almost six months prior to the band hiring Ringo. John, Paul and George have inscribed "To Margaret" and have adds "X's". Ringo has written "Lot's of Luck" and added "DRUMS" beneath his signature. This is the earliest set of all four Beatles signatures with Ringo Starr ever to have surfaced, dating from March 26, 1962, while Pete Best was still with the band and Ringo was drumming for Rory Storm and the Hurricanes. Ringo would fill in for Pete from time to time, and it was on this night that he signed in place of Best, thus helping to create this amazing collectible. Measures 4 x 6. Important to note this item has been restored. Comes with a letter of authentication from Beatles handwriting expert Frank Caiazzo, fully authenticating the signatures and inscriptions, as well as a Gotta Have Rock & Roll Certificate of Authenticity.