{"product_id":"james-brown-productions-tour-hotel-invoice-signed-by-bootsy-collins-1972","title":"James Brown Productions Tour Hotel Invoice Signed by Bootsy Collins (1972)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn original hotel registration invoice completed and signed by a young Bootsy Collins during his time touring with the James Brown organization in 1972.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe document records a stay at the Lafayette Travelodge in Lafayette, Louisiana, dated May 29, 1972. Filled out in Bootsy’s handwriting, it lists his name, Cincinnati, Ohio address, and notes that he was representing “James Brown Prod.” The invoice remains signed by Bootsy Collins and offers a rare glimpse into the day-to-day realities of life on the road during one of the most important periods of his career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust months after helping redefine funk as a member of James Brown’s backing band, Bootsy was touring extensively and laying the foundations for what would become one of the most influential careers in popular music. Ephemeral documents from this era rarely survive, making pieces like this highly unusual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Details \u0026amp; Collectability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Original Lafayette Travelodge hotel invoice dated May 29, 1972\u003cbr\u003e* Completed and signed by Bootsy Collins\u003cbr\u003e* Lists Bootsy Collins by name and Cincinnati, Ohio address\u003cbr\u003e* Notes representation of “James Brown Prod.”\u003cbr\u003e* Contemporary document from Bootsy’s James Brown touring era\u003cbr\u003e* Rare piece of early-career tour memorabilia\u003cbr\u003e* From the personal archive of Bootsy Collins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Vintage condition with expected age-related wear, handling marks and light discoloration consistent with a touring document from the early 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bootsy Collins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54572423151945,"sku":"NYC_BC2_005","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0064\/9992\/files\/BC2_005_0.jpg?v=1781004302","url":"https:\/\/waxpoetics.com\/products\/james-brown-productions-tour-hotel-invoice-signed-by-bootsy-collins-1972","provider":"Wax Poetics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}