Vincent Lopez Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
VINCENT LOPEZ
Born: December 30, 1895 in New York City, New York
Died: September 20, 1975 in Miami Beach, Florida
Biography
Vincent Lopez (1895-1975) formed his first band in 1917. His was the first dance band to give a live radio broadcast (1921). Many famous musicians, including the Dorsey brothers, the Hutton sisters, Glenn Miller and Xavier Cugat, got their start with Lopez' swing band. Beginning in 1941, he starred for over two decades at New York's Taft Hotel; he also owned his own nightclub in New York, and had a local TV show. Lopez had an enduring interest in astrology and numerology, writing three books on the latter.
1939-Vincent-Lopez-and-His-Orchestra (Sound), 1932-Morton-Downey-in-America's-Greatest-Composers-Series,-#1 (Performer), 1939-Vincent-Lopez-and-His-Orchestra (in person), 1934-Vincent-Lopez-and-His-Orchestra (in person), 1924-Screen-Snapshots,-Series-4,-No.-10 (in person), 1941-Jitterbug-Senorita (Performer), 1951-The-Milton-Berle-Show (in person), 1946-Headline-Bands (Sound), 1939-Three-Kings-and-a-Queen (Sound), 1936-I-Don't-Want-to-Make-History (Sound), 1932-Those-Blues (Sound), 1939-Three-Kings-and-a-Queen (in person), 1936-I-Don't-Want-to-Make-History (in person), 1932-Those-Blues (in person), 1928-The-Home-Girl (in person), 1946-Headline-Bands (Other), 1955-The-Ed-Sullivan-Show (in person), 1936-Vincent-Lopez-and-His-Orchestra (Performer), 1932-The-Big-Broadcast (Performer), 1938-Queens-of-the-Air (in person)
Theater Credits
Earl-Carroll's-Vanities-[1928] - Performer (August 6, 1928 - February 2, 1929), The-Greenwich-Village-Follies-[1924] - Performer (September 16, 1924 - January 3, 1925), Love-Birds - Performer (March 15, 1921 - June 11, 1921)
Style
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VINCENT LOPEZ - ARTICLE SIGNED CIRCA 1956 - HFSID 284039Article containing numerological forecasts for 1956 signed in ink by Vincent Lopez on the first page. Titled "Lopez speaking: Season's Greetings & Your Forecast Numerologically for 1956," it includes a reproduced photograph of Lopez.Sale Price $175.00
$220.00
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VINCENT LOPEZ - AUTOGRAPH - HFSID 223663Album leaf signed by band leader Vincent Lopez, including the signature "Vincent Lopez". Lopez, a notable pianist and radio personality, is associated with the song "Nola." The item has file holes and lightly foxed margins.Price: $160.00
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VINCENT LOPEZ - AUTOGRAPH SENTIMENT SIGNED CIRCA 1938 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 225971Circular drum cover signed by conductor Vincent Lopez and fifteen bandmates, including notable musicians like Paul Rickenbach and Roger Major. Signatures include “Best wishes/V-Lopez” on a sticky note and “Best wishes/Vincent Lopez” on the main page, dated December 1939.Price: $420.00
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VINCENT LOPEZ - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 88341Photograph of Vincent Lopez, inscribed and signed with "To Clarissa/Best Wishes/Vincent Lopez." Lopez, a prominent band leader and pianist, is noted for his association with musicians like Glenn Miller and his signature song "Nola."Sale Price $250.00
$320.00
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VINCENT LOPEZ - AUTOGRAPHED INSCRIBED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 321323Photograph inscribed by Vincent Lopez, signing "To Al/Vincent Lopez" in blue ink on the verso. Lopez, a prominent pianist and orchestra leader, is noted for his pioneering contributions to live radio broadcasts and his long-running performances at New York's Taft Hotel.Price: $200.00
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VINCENT LOPEZ - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 310863Photograph of Vincent Lopez shows the band leader in a suit and tie. It is signed with "Best Wishes/Vincent Lopez" in blue ink. Lopez was a notable pianist and band leader, associated with the song "Nola."Price: $320.00
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VINCENT LOPEZ - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 312923Photograph signed by Vincent Lopez features him sitting at a piano, inscribed with "Sincerely/Vincent Lopez". Lopez was a prominent pianist and band leader known for his radio popularity and association with the song "Nola."Sale Price $315.00
$380.00
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VINCENT LOPEZ - CLIPPED SIGNATURE - HFSID 27084Clipped signature of "Vincent Lopez" shows his ink signature on a slip from a larger document, printed with "accepted" and his typed name above. Vincent Lopez was a renowned pianist and band leader known for his signature song, "Nola."Price: $160.00
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VINCENT LOPEZ - MEMBERSHIP CARD SIGNED - HFSID 280726Membership card signed by Vincent Lopez, featuring his name "Vincent Lopez". Lopez, a noted pianist and band leader, gained fame on radio and is known for his signature song, "Nola."Price: $320.00
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VINCENT LOPEZ - PICTURE POST CARD SIGNED - HFSID 101024Postcard photograph signed on the verso with "Vincent Lopez". Vincent Lopez, a prominent pianist and band leader, gained fame through radio and is known for his signature song, "Nola." The item shows signs of wear and soiling.Sale Price $165.00
$200.00
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VINCENT LOPEZ - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 04/25/1932 - HFSID 223633Typed letter signed by Vincent Lopez promoting his radio programs, dated April 25, 1932. The letter expresses appreciation for correspondence and mentions broadcasts from the St. Regis Hotel. Lopez notes sending an autographed photograph separately, not included.Price: $320.00

