AboutBill V. Expertise I am an AC/DC history and collectibles expert, and can answer any question about the band, it's members past and present, as well as questions related to bands that members were in previous to being in AC/DC. I am well versed in the bands history, album and single releases (vinyl, CD), and worldwide discography and collectibles/memorabilia, past and present AC/DC news, album sales, tour dates and tour history, and anything else about the band. I am also an AC/DC (Especially Bon Scott) autograph expert.
Experience I have been a fan and collector of AC/DC for 26 years and have written published articles about the band for Goldmine magazine, as well as several AC/DC fan magazines. I have interviewed past members of the band, and attended the bands Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction as a press guest. I possess one of the world's largest AC/DC collections, and plan to have my own publication about the band in the future.
Organizations I run the AC/DC fan & collector's site "Highway to Hell" and am the webmaster and designer.
I am the official Sony/Epic records AC/DC forum moderator for their record companies website.
Past/Present clients I have interviewed: Mark Evans (AC/DC Bassist 1975-77), Simon Wright (AC/DC Drummer 1983-1989), Dave Evans (AC/DC singer 1974), Noel Taylor (AC/DC Drummer 1974), Neil Smith (AC/DC Bassist 1974), Larry Van Kreidt (AC/DC bassist 1973-4), John Bissett (Fraternity (w/Bon Scott) keyboardist), Vincent Lovegrove (Valentines (w/Bon Scott) singer & former AC/DC manager), Bob Defrin (AC/DC Logo designer & album cover designer for Atlantic records), and many others
Expert: Bill V. Date: 5/6/2008 Subject: Bon Scott signature
Question Hi Bill,
I have an album signed by Bon Scott, Angus Young, Malcolm Young (I think) and Mark Evans in the late 70's, the album is Dirty Deeds. Ive had the album for about 25years. It has been in a frame for most of that time hanging on my wall, and now Ive noticed that the signatures have faded somewhat, so today I took the album out of the frame, hoping that this would stop the fading. I have been wanting to sell the album for sometime, but now I am worried that someone will say they are fake. What would be the best way to go about selling the album without people thinking the signatures are fake.
Thanks Sherrie
Answer Hello Sherrie,
Thank you for your question.
You can probably have the autograph authenticated by an expert autograph authenticator, such as AAMAA who specializes in this type of field, and uses state of the art technology such as ink and medium analysis, etc. to verify the authenticity of an item and signature.
