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The Doors Written 11 days after Morrison’s death, the Doors announce to their fans that “the show must go on”

4124. The Doors: Danny Sugerman Typed Form Letter Signed. Second manager (1954–2005) of the Los Angeles rock

band the Doors, who began working for the group (answering fan mail) when he was 12. He wrote several books about Jim Morrison and the Doors, including No One Here Gets Out Alive and the autobiography Wonderland Avenue: Tales of Glamour and Excess. Incredible TLS signed “Best regards, Danny Sugerman,” one page, 8.5 x 11, The Doors letterhead, July 14, 1971. Written by Sugerman at the age of 16, a typed draft of a form letter issued to fans in the wake of lead singer Jim Morrison’s recent death, in part: “As you have undoubtedly heard, Jim Morrison passed away July 3 in Paris. The death was attributed to natural causes. The other three Doors’ while understandably upset about the death of their friend realize that the show must go on.” In very good to fine condition, with light creasing, and a small chip to the top edge. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from Sugerman’s widow, Fawn Hall. Starting Bid $200

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