This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/28/2022
Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham's owned and used "John Bonham 1976" engraved gold-tone lighter. From the collection of the late Irwin Pate who passed away in May 2018. Irwin was a renowned booking agent and promotional manager for over four decades. He promoted talent all over the United States and Internationally and during his career he and his wife Clarine obtained a large collection of personal clothing and articles belonging to numerous entertainers. When traveling o concert tours Irwin often would obtain many of these articles from both tour crew members or venue staff. John Bonham left this lighter behind in a dressing room after a concert in the 1970s. A staff member at the venue found it and kept it. Later Irwin was able to purchase the lighter from the crew member for his collection. It has been in the Pate collection ever since. A fabulous piece for display. Comes with a letter of authenticity from Irwin Pate's widow, Clarine Pate on the Pate company letterhead and a Gotta Have Rock & Roll Certificate of Authenticity.