Fernwood Records Cancelled Check #53 – Signed by Scotty Moore & Thomas Wayne Perkins
Double-Endorsed Paycheck from Elvis-Era Memphis Music History
This original Fernwood Records Check #53, dated 1958, is a true gem from Memphis music history. Issued by Scotty Moore, Elvis Presley’s legendary guitarist and co-founder of Fernwood Records, this check was made out to Thomas Wayne Perkins, the younger brother of Luther Perkins—Johnny Cash’s guitarist.
💵 Paycheck for $68.34, from a gross of $82.50
✍️ Front signed by Scotty Moore
🖋️ Double-endorsed on the back by Thomas Wayne Perkins, with both top and bottom signatures
🎤 Thomas Wayne would go on to have a national hit with the song "Tragedy" in 1959
This check is not just a financial document—it’s a preserved piece of the intertwined legacy of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and Memphis’ early rock and roll pioneers. A fantastic collector’s item with signatures from two young figures in the golden era of Sun Records–era Memphis.
✅ Original, bank-cancelled check
✅ Guaranteed authentic
✅ Ideal for framing or archival display
Add this to your collection as a rare crossover piece connecting Elvis, Scotty Moore, Luther Perkins, and the rockabilly scene that shaped American music.
 
Original Fernwood Records Cancelled Checks – Signed by Rock & Roll Legends
Own a rare piece of early rock and roll history with these authentic cancelled checks from Fernwood Records, the Memphis-based label founded in 1958 by Elvis Presley’s first guitar player, Scotty Moore—famed for his role in shaping the sound that changed the world.
Each check in this collection is a genuine relic from the early days of rockabilly and country music, signed by legendary figures who helped define the genre. Among the names featured are:
🎸 Scotty Moore – Elvis’ original guitarist and Fernwood founder
🎤 Thomas Wayne Perkins – Brother of Luther Perkins (Johnny Cash’s guitarist), known for his hit "Tragedy"
🎶 Billy Riley – Sun Records rockabilly pioneer
🎼 Jack Clement – Producer, songwriter, and Nashville legend
…and more.
These are not reproductions—each check is an original, bank-cancelled document that passed through the hands of true rock & roll trailblazers.
Perfect for collectors, historians, and fans of Elvis Presley, Sun Records, and Memphis music history, these checks are museum-worthy conversation pieces that capture a tangible link to the roots of American music.
✍️ Individually listed and described
📜 Guaranteed authentic
🖼️ Ideal for framing and display
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