This signed sheet music is for I Fought the Law by Sonny Curtis, autographed by the legendary songwriter himself. First written and recorded in 1959 by Sonny Curtis after he joined The Crickets (following Buddy Holly’s death), I Fought the Law became one of the most enduring rock ’n’ roll anthems of the 20th century. The song gained wider recognition when The Bobby Fuller Four released their version in 1966, which turned it into a Top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100. Its rebellious lyrics and driving rhythm perfectly captured the spirit of youthful defiance, ensuring the song’s place in rock history. Later covered by artists including The Clash, Hank Williams Jr., and Green Day, I Fought the Law has remained a universal anthem of rebellion across genres and generations. Sonny Curtis (born 1937 in Texas) is a prolific singer, songwriter, and guitarist whose career spans rock, country, and pop music. As a member of Buddy Holly’s circle in Lubbock, Curtis played alongside Holly in the early years before joining The Crickets as lead guitarist and songwriter. In addition to I Fought the Law, Curtis penned enduring classics such as Walk Right Back (a hit for The Everly Brothers) and the theme song for The Mary Tyler Moore Show (“Love Is All Around”). His versatility and knack for memorable, heartfelt songwriting earned him induction into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (as a member of The Crickets) and the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. Owning this signed sheet music for I Fought the Law is more than collecting memorabilia—it is holding a cornerstone of rock ’n’ roll history. This artifact connects directly to the songwriter who created one of the most covered and celebrated anthems of defiance, making it a must-have for fans of classic rock, country songwriting, and American music history.

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