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Grateful Dead Concert Poster w/ Quicksilver Messenger Service

Posted on October 25, 2011 by postercentral

Never mind its black & white coloring, this Grateful Dead and Quicksilver Messenger Service concert poster is one of the most enduring and popular in the Dead’s entire canon. This poster marks the first time that a skull or skeleton … Continue reading →

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Ray Charles Concert Posters (2) Original Window Placards

Posted on October 22, 2011 by postercentral

“Georgia On My Mind” from 1960 is generally regarded as Ray Charles’ signature song, so that year was very special for “The Genius.” And here we have two vintage concert posters from 1960 representing Ray, both from San Diego, California. … Continue reading →

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Child & Steel Mill Concert Posters 1969 Bruce Springsteen Young!

Posted on October 19, 2011 by postercentral

Bruce Springsteen was in about 5 bands before he settled on just using his own name in the early ’70s, and two of them are represented here in the form of original concert posters advertising shows by Child (summer 1969) … Continue reading →

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Janis Joplin Grateful Dead Concert Poster 1966 Fillmore Benefit

Posted on October 16, 2011 by postercentral

A highly unusual 1966 Bill Graham benefit concert poster at the Fillmore Auditorium featuring Janis Joplin fronting Big Brother & the Holding Company, the Quicksilver Messenger Service, soon-to-be huge hit-makers The Grass Roots, and even famed poster artist Rick Griffin … Continue reading →

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Jackie Brenston 1950s R&B Concert Poster “Rocket 88” Originator

Posted on October 10, 2011 by postercentral

“Rocket 88” with Ike Turner’s band and Jackie Brenston on sax and lead vocals was one of the earliest rock ‘n roll hits in 1951, and here’s a Brenston concert poster from the following year when he was very much … Continue reading →

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