Co-founder of blues-rock band Canned Heat (1943-1981), nicknamed ‘Bear’ because of his large size; he died of a heart attack at age 38. Scarce DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, October 9, 1969. Standard AFTRA contract in which Hite agrees to appear on The Merv Griffin Show on the same day in exchange for $265 plus a 10% agency commission. Signed at the conclusion in blue ballpoint, “Robert E. Hite, Jr.,” adding the address for "Canned Heat, Inc." A standard AFTRA rider is stapled to the main document in the upper left. In fine condition, with expected document wear.
