Hello All,
In addition to collecting Motown records, like many I collect most any memorabilia items I can afford Motown related, like the promo photos, sheet music, in-house company items, concert programs, ephemera, fan club items, etc.....

At any rate, I also have an autograph collection of Motown artists. I know that these days Stevie's "handlers" sign his autographs for him. Stevie holds the pen loosely while the handler signs the item. I do not consider these Stevie's autograph. I've researched this topic and know that sometimes Stevie used to use a finger print as his signature, as many blind people do.

Here is my question though. Does anyone know for sure that he is able to write? I've seen a couple items from the mid-60's that were supposed to be signed by him and the signatures match and are in cursive, not printed. I've not seriously considered purchasing any of these earlier signed items as I've never been able to ascertain if they could be authentic.
Thanks for any help anyone can provide on the subject.
Darin