The Gotta Have Rock & Roll Pop Culture Auction Spring 2022

Lot #739:

James Brown Owned & Worn Brown and Green Leather Stage Shoes

James Brown's owned and worn brown and green leather dress shoes. From the collection of famed booking agent and promotional manager Irwin Pate. Among Pate's many famous clients, he worked with James Brown in the 1960's and they continued to work together on occasion in the following years. They were also close friends and confidantes until Brown passed away in 2006. Over the course of their work and friendship, Pate acquired several of James Brown's personal articles of clothing and belongings which Brown personally gave to him, knowing that he and his wife kept a collection of pieces from the many celebrities he worked with. Very good condition. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Pate's widow Carline Pate on their company letterhead stating that the shoes were owned and worn by James Brrown, and a Gotta Have Rock and Roll Certificate of Authenticity.