Description: Description: Offered is a 6x8" (purple stock) handwritten letter (both sides) and signed "Love, Cass" by legendary backup singer for LynyrdSkynyrd, Cassie Gaines (D-1977). The letter has some water damage and half is smudged or tough to decipher but the content is excellent as she mentions Jimi Hendrix in the letter and her signature of "Love Cass" is clean and legible. Cassie Gaines handwritten letters normally sell in the $700-$1000 range and while this has some smudged water damage, a good portion of the letter is completely legible. It has excellent content and a beautiful signature - a great bargain at $395. The letter was obtained directly from the Gaines family and is 100% guaranteed authentic.................. Cassie LaRue Gaines (January 9, 1948 – October 20, 1977) was an American singer, best known for her work with Southern Rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd. On October 20, 1977, a Convair CV-240 carrying the band between shows from Greenville, South Carolina, to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, crashed outside of Gillsburg, Mississippi. The crash killed Ronnie Van Zant, Steve and Cassie Gaines, assistant road manager Dean Kilpatrick, as well as pilot Walter McCreary and co-pilot William Gray. Gaines had initially refused to board the flight and was convinced by other members against her better judgment. Her hesitation was due to a small fire on one of the engines the previous day. She intended to travel in the tour trucks but boarded the flight due to Van Zant's persuasion. Gaines survived the initial accident but bled to death while rescuers attempted to reach the accident site and remove victims for medical treatment. According to controversial claims by survivor Billy Powell. Gaines bled to death after the accident in Powell's arms from deep lacerations..........We have been specializing in music and Hollywood related autographs since 1986.TopAbout this itemProduct informationQuestionsReviewsQuestions are welcome. Shipping: All items are shipped within two days of receipt of payment. If you have specific shipping requirements, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.
Price: 495 USD
Location: Aurora, Colorado
End Time: 2024-11-14T21:45:55.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Industry: Music
Signed: Yes
Autograph Authentication: Not Authenticated
Object Type: Card & Paper
Original/Reproduction: Original
