DS, seven pages on two sets of adjoining sheets, 8.5 x 11, February 1, 1963. William Ashton, who is “desirous of performing as a singer to be known as ‘Billy Kramer,’” signs on to be represented by Epstein’s NEMS Enterprises. Signed at the conclusion in fountain pen by Epstein, “Brian Epstein,” in black ink by his brother as secretary, “Clive Epstein,” and in ballpoint by Kramer with his given name, “W. Ashton,” and his father, “O. Ashton.” Document is bound with ribbon into its original paper folder. In fine condition. Kramer, who added ‘J’ as a middle initial at the suggestion of John Lennon, quickly rose to stardom with a number two hit on the UK charts with the release of his cover of the Beatles’s ‘Do You Want to Know a Secret?’ in April 1963. An interesting and historically important document in the the context of the ‘British Invasion.’ Pre-certified Roger Epperson/REAL and RR Auction COA.
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