Lot #5079

The Doors: Jim Morrison and John Densmore Signed Album - Waiting for the Sun (Obtained at the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival)

Description

Elusive Morrison-signed Waiting for the Sun album by the Doors, a rare rock signature obtained at the historic and record-breaking 1970 Isle of Wight Festival

Waiting for the Sun album by the Doors (Elektra, EKL 4024 Mono), signed on the front cover in red ballpoint by Jim Morrison, “J. Morrison,” and John Densmore, “John.” In fine condition. The record is included.

Accompanied by a letter of provenance from a relative of the original recipient: “My brother-in-law Chris Jones attended the Isle of Wight Festival in 1970, specifically to see The Doors and Jimi Hendrix. He took with him a copy of The Doors 1968 album ‘Waiting For The Sun’ (Elektra, mono, orange label) and was fortunate enough to meet Jim Morrison and drummer John Densmore, both of whom signed the front sleeve of the album…Chris had told me over the years that he had Jim Morrison's autograph on the album sleeve but I had never actually seen it until recently when he passed away and I was helping his widow clear his belongings from the house. I was given his vinyl record collection and the album was in said collection.” Also accompanied by a full letter of authenticity from REAL; music autograph expert Roger Epperson attests that this is only the fourth authentic Morrison-signed Doors album that he has ever seen.

In an attempt to outdo Woodstock from the year prior, the record-breaking five-day-long 1970 Isle of Wight Festival enlisted a vast and diverse array of musical talent, which included the likes of The Doors, Jimi Hendrix, Rory Gallagher, Chicago, the Moody Blues, The Who, Miles Davis, Joan Baez, Joni Mitchell, Jethro Tull, and many others. The Doors performed at around 2 am on August 29th in front of a massive, albeit somewhat subdued crowd, and played classic songs like ‘Break on Through,’ ‘Light My Fire,’ ‘The End,’ and ‘When the Music's Over.’ The performance is often seen as the band’s last significant live event before Morrison's untimely death roughly a year later in July 1971. Any signature from Morrison remains a rare rock and roll treasure, with this classic album title and historical concert back story further elevating both its significance and desirability.

Auction Info

• Auction Title: Remarkable Rarities
• Dates: September 04, 2024 - September 28, 2024