This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/26/2026
Offered Here: The Tubes Fee Waybill 1970s – 1980s Handwritten Show Skits and Interludes. This lot includes 11 original handwritten pages by The Tubes, known for their highly theatrical performances that incorporated elaborate costumes and skits. The pages provide detailed insights into various skits, characters, and even the opening sequence of a potential movie or theatrical production. The pages vary in size and exhibit significant signs of wear, age, and tear marks from being removed from notebooks, highlighting their use as working production documents.
Additional Information: The Tubes, formed in San Francisco in 1972, gained notoriety for their satirical and theatrical live shows. They rose to fame in the 1970s and 1980s with hits such as "White Punks on Dope" and "She's a Beauty." Fee Waybill, the band’s frontman, often adopted various personas on stage, adding a dramatic flair to their performances. Their shows are celebrated for combining rock music with elaborate multimedia productions, which these handwritten skits and interludes showcase.
Provenance/Authenticity: This lot comes directly from the private collection of Fee Waybill, legendary front man and lead singer of iconic rock band The Tubes. It was selected from a vast collection of mementos and memorabilia, and will be accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, signed by Fee Waybill.
Condition: The item is in good to very good condition, with pages showing significant signs of wear, age, and tear marks where they were removed from notebooks. These physical characteristics serve as a testament to their historical use in live production settings.