This signed sheet music is for Once Bitten, Twice Shy by Great White, autographed by the band’s charismatic lead vocalist Jack Russell. Originally written and recorded in 1975 by British rocker Ian Hunter of Mott the Hoople, the song was reimagined by Great White in 1989 for their album …Twice Shy. With Jack Russell’s powerhouse vocals, Mark Kendall’s gritty guitar work, and the band’s blues-infused hard rock sound, the track became Great White’s biggest hit. It climbed to number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned a Grammy nomination, helping the album achieve double platinum status. Accompanied by a memorable MTV video, the song solidified Great White’s place in the glam-metal scene and remains their signature anthem. Jack Russell (born 1960) co-founded Great White in Los Angeles in 1977 and established himself as one of the era’s standout vocalists. His ability to deliver both raw power and soulful blues tones gave Great White their distinctive edge during the height of 1980s rock. Russell’s voice carried hits like Rock Me, Save Your Love, and Once Bitten, Twice Shy, making him a central figure in the band’s success. Even through lineup changes, he has continued to perform, ensuring that Great White’s legacy remains strong for fans of classic hard rock. Owning this signed sheet music for Once Bitten, Twice Shy is more than a collectible—it’s a piece of rock history tied to both Ian Hunter’s songwriting legacy and Great White’s chart-topping reinvention of it. For fans of Great White, admirers of Jack Russell’s vocal power, and collectors of 1980s rock memorabilia, this artifact represents the energy, swagger, and enduring appeal of a true glam-metal classic.

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