Comment by Kris Bowers on March 28, 2018 at 7:52am

kinda makes me think, I've only seen Jim sign one concert poster and it's real; so what about other posters? I'm sure wouldn't of said no to giving a autograph? or were people intimated of him? and if see a concert poster now with Ray, John or Robby autograph on it- are they real or fake? because some posters aren't that easy or cheap to buy, but than again it's all about the pen or marker they use so these posters are possible reprints? and again- why all sudden they appear from time to time? why not many with Jim?

Comment by goodcat on March 28, 2018 at 8:12am

these 3 sigs look authentic to me and match the one's I have. These are also of more modern times sigs.

As far as your question about signed posters, john shaw can probably answer that best since he is the King of having a signed poster collection and all in person.

My answer is this... back in the 60's early 70's, people just went to concerts to have a good time and enjoy themselves in as many ways as possible haha. You would have had to experience it to know what I'm talking about hehe. It's not just Jim Morrison you will rarely see on concert posters, but rather almost all the bands from that time period. If it's a signed concert poster, it's usually because they were still alive in the later 70's 80's and 90's or even now still alive. 

My guess that you don't see a lot of Morrison is the fact he probably didn't sign a lot of stuff. And the fact that people aren't willing to sell them if they have them. I would say Janis Joplin fits into this category as well as Syd Barrett.

It's easier to find Hendrix because he probably signed more. 

Crazy times back then and collecting autographs was not really a part of the popular culture. 

Comment by Kris Bowers on March 28, 2018 at 8:33am

yes that's a good point goodcat, "PEOPLE ACTUALLY ENJOYED THEMSELVES" (not saying people do now as each to their own and enjoyment) but probably back than it was to much controversial to ask for Jim's without being thrown off stage or caught in the rumble; and yes I understand but some posters are worth lots and who wouldn't say no to a autograph poster but if it was me I'd be happy to just take piece paper to ask them sign it or the program, not a old poster as wouldn't the ink maybe destroy it with the alcohol? sorry but heh I understand, thank you goodcat :)

Comment by BallroomDays67 on March 28, 2018 at 3:19pm

This is an original that was used to advertise the shows. It was already quite valuable considering that it's signed by the artist Rick Griffin. It wouldn't have been my choice to add the Ray, Robby and John signatures as they aren't particularly rare and you're taking a chance that they might sign over the image, as John did. However, the consignor did well with it anyway.

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