Category Archives: Soul and R&B

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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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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Pacific Ballroom Concert Posters 1960s San Diego Window Cards

Posted on September 22, 2011 by postercentral

B.B. King, Sam Cooke, Jimmy Reed and Etta James are all represented here on their own cardboard boxing-style concert posters from the Pacific Ballroom in San Diego, CA. The years span 1960-62 and all four are scarce, original telephone-pole window … Continue reading →

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Fats Domino Concert Poster – Early ’50s w/ Professor Longhair

Posted on September 4, 2011 by postercentral

A wonderfully early Fats Domino boxing-style concert poster from 1952, just a couple of years into The Fat Man’s career and before he had logged his first #1 R&B hit. Only Elvis Presley sold more records than Fats in the … Continue reading →

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The Temptations Concert Poster – Large Beautiful Day-Glo Classic

Posted on May 20, 2011 by postercentral

A beautiful Globe Poster boxing-style concert poster for The Temptations in Jacksonville, FL in 1970, the year they released a Top 10 album, a greatest-hits album, a live album and even a Christmas album! No less than three photos of … Continue reading →

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