| Buffet Memorabilia |
| We have come into an interesting collection of important music memorabilia. The material comes from Michael Lofton, personal pilot to Jimmy Buffett for three years (’78 - ’81) and for the next ten years as his aircraft consultant and chief pilot for all of Jimmy’s tours. Michael was also pilot for quite a few other important musicians and bands. The materials are: 1. The Jimmy Buffett Coral Reefer Band tour jacket, Buffet’s first. Only forty were made, for crew onlynone were made for sale. It was given to Lofton personally by Buffett, and is in almost “as-new” condition. We'll have some photos soon! 2. Signed letter from Michael Lofton as provenance. 3. Lofton’s personal copy of the “Cheeseburgers in Paradise” Tour 1978 tour book, including his road notations. 4. Brochure that shows the exact aircraft provided and flown by Lofton for the tour (the Fairchild F-27) with pack page photo and quote from Buffett sitting in the aircraft. 5. Signed/Autographed Son of Sailor promo piece with backstage pass and a sold-out button from the tour. Other materials: • Tour books: 2 Yes tours • Tour books: 2 Van Halen tours (Michael flew for them for 7 years. • Tour books: Heart tour with signed autograph picture. • Tour books: Paul Simon ’91 tour • Tour books: Rolling Stones Steel Wheels ’89 tour • Jefferson Starship docs • Missing Persons • California Jam tour • Jimmy Buffett promo piece • Stevie Ray Vaughan • Greatful Dead (Lofton handled all of their personal touring flights for 20 years. • As we have no idea as to the worth of these items, you are welcome to make offers. |
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