In-person autograph pioneer John Brennan collected on the streets of New York City, Los Angeles, London, and beyond for over 40 years. From a small town in Connecticut, to his mainstay electric streets of the Big Apple, over four decades John amassed thousands of autographs developing into an unprecedented assemblage.
A music fan and record collector first, after his initial autograph seeking began in 1979, John started “graphing” full-time in the Spring of 1984, revealing “the passion grew from the difficulty in getting the albums signed by all the members of the group,” there was always one more name to add, one more signature to obtain. He followed such Rock N’ Roll icons as the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Van Halen, Guns N’ Roses, Nirvana, and more, as chronicled by his countless photographs with celebrities.
John, a world-recognized Modern Music autograph specialist, was featured with his Nirvana albums on Pawn Stars’ 2020 episode at the National Sports Collectors Convention, and his collection’s been chronicled by music collector meccas Goldmine Magazine and Classic Rock Magazine. Forever on a quest to source the most genuine, first-hand witnessed product possible throughout his career, authenticity is an integral aspect of Brennan’s autograph philosophy.