Security is usually operating by a set standard of rules, set out by the venue, not the artist himself. Most artists usually insist on pretty much the same things. No "groupies" or fans unless they are invited or have backstage passes. I found that out after a concert in 1975 where I climbed over a rope to go talk to Merle Haggard's lead guitar player, Roy Nichols. I was met by a fellow that looked like he played football at UCSB. Although he was civil he insisted that this was considered "backstage", and unless I had a pass, the "door" was "that way". Unless the security officer hears from someone "in authority" (GL, or Barry Harvey) they tend to stick by rules they themselves didn't make and may not even agree with.
An independent study of who answers or is most accomodating with fans, Lightfoot rated very high, when sending something to his office in Toronto. Autographs and personal comments and such. I don't know anything about autographs (as seen above) so perhaps others in this forum can assist.
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