The late Giorgio Gomelsky is among the key heroes of U. Rock, and even one of the most important managers and impresarios ever in rock music history! Gomelsky owned the underground Crawdaddy Club in London, where he featured an exciting young band, The Rolling Stones. He managed the Stones briefly, and then took The Yardbirds under his wing. Gomelsky produced The Yardbirds? Having a Rave Up. To what height had Gomelsky soon risen? Bill Wyman credited the scene-maker Gomelsky with introducing the Beatles and Stones to each other. Eric Clapton has said he gave him the nickname? What an amazing industry icon! Other musical associations Giorgio Gomelsky enjoyed included Julie Driscoll, Brian Auger and the Trinity, the band that would become 10cc, Rod Stewart, John McLaughlin, Graham Bond, Sonny Boy Williamson, and Daevid Allen and Gong. He owned the U. Indipendent music labels Marmalade and Utopia Records, and later in the U. Gomelsky operated the Paragon artist management and public relations outfit. In the late 70s, Giorgio moved to New York City and became an elder statesman in the progressive/underground jazz-rock scene, curating Monday nights at Tramps nightclub and running the Zu Club. This remarkable lot consists of four pages, all stapled together, which are incredible vintage documents. Starting at the back, they include. 1 A carbon copy of a letter dated January 4, 1968 from Phil Walden, founder of Walden Artists and Promotions in Macon, Georgia to Gomelsky. It opens “Dear Giorgio” and the original was apparently sent to Gomelsky along with several photographs of Otis Redding, Walden’s childhood friend, business partner, and manager. The photos had been taken a few weeks before Redding’s tragic death and were likely the last professional photographs of Otis ever taken. Walden was asking Gomelsky to circulate the images to various U. Publications and then forward tear sheets of any articles printed about Redding back to Phil. 2 A carbon copy of a letter dated January 11, 1968 from Phil Walden to Giorgio Gomelsky in regard to a balance due pertaining to Otis Redding matters. 3 An incredibe original typed letter from the Paragon artist management and public relations company dated January 16, 1968, sent to Phil Walden from Paragon staffer Clive Woods. It notes that Giorgio Gomelsky had passed along the photos of Otis Redding to him. He then shares a personal recollection of meeting Redding, and assures Walden that the photos will be circulated to as many publications as possible and then tear sheets (“cuttings”) will later be forwarded. Phil Walden wrote the word “File” on it himself in blue ink on this beautiful piece of vintage, thick, quality music industry stationary. 4 A fantastic original typed letter from the Paragon artist management and public relations company sent to Phil Walden from Giorgio Gomelsky. Beautiful piece of vintage, thick, quality music industry stationary. Is personally signed at the bottom. Dated July 12, 1968, this letter from Giorgio is very cordial with a personal connection. As you can see, it reads. Nice hearing from you again, you old rascal and thanks for your congratulations. You knew that Julie and Brian had to happen some day. In fact, I distinctly remember talking to you about it some time ago. I hope, in fact, that you might be able to help me with them when the time comes. I heard the LP of the Status Cymbal but I don’t think there is a title that would make a suitable single for this country. I shall certainly keep’I Like The Things You Do’ in mind for an LP track. I shall probably be coming to America within the next two or three months and perhaps I might be able to see you then or, perhaps you will be coming to Europe. Please let me know if I can be of assistance to you. This gem, with a marvelous genuine, original signature of Giorgio Gomelsky signed G. Gomelsky is a fantastic piece of music history. After reading the letter, Phil Walden hand wrote “Show to Tom Porter / File — PW” in blue pen in the lower right corner. This is a fine, unique vintage lot with TREMENDOUS HISTORICAL CONTENT! The top letter is blemished in the upper left because the stored files experienced some water damage, and you can see that the metal staple is rusty. Despite the flaws, the lot is a FANTASTIC chronicle of music industry correspondence that only you will own! Don’t miss your chance to own this rare lot today! My best references are from my customers; read feedback comments left for me! Thank you for your interest and support and have fun on e B a y! Items are usually packed on Wednesdays and Fridays and taken to the Post Office on Thursdays and Saturdays.
