1974–Dr John-Armadillo World Headquarters Concert Poster-FIRST PAE APPEARANCE! SUPER CLEAN & PINHOLE FREE! PAE Graded Near Mint “89”

closed on Friday, August 14, 2020

Final Auction Price
*Final prices include buyers premium
$156.00
Starting bid: $1.00

This original poster has just emerged from a recently unearthed and long held collection of Texas posters! Also known as Mac Rebennack and The Night Tripper the late great New Orleans boogie-woogie piano wizard DR JOHN is featured on this 1974 original poster designed by noted Texas artist Ken Featherston. Ken was a major figure in the history of Armadillo World Headquarters and met his tragic end by mistakenly being shot to death at the venue at the age of 23 in 1975. 

 

The Armadillo World Headquarters opened in Austin just after the closing of the Vulcan Gas Company. It went on to become the premiere venue in that musically rich city from 1970-1980. This legendary club offered an incredibly eclectic range of performers in its 10 year tenure. The posters from these shows represent one of the greatest collections of poster art available anywhere.

 

Interest in Armadillo material is currently at an all time high. This can be attributed to several reasons including scarcity historical significance as ground zero in the Texas psychedelic scene and the recently published book on the venue "Armadillo World Headquarters - A Memoir" by Eddie Wilson with Jesse Sublett and forward by Dave Marsh. Read our blog dated 2/12/18 to learn more!  

 

Poster – Dr John Armadillo

Grade – PAE Near Mint 89

Bands/Bill – Dr John Greezy Wheels

Venue – Armadillo World Headquarters

City – Austin Texas

Date – 4/15/74

Dimensions – 11 X 17”

Printing – OP-1 Original Pre-Concert First Printing

Series/Promoter – Armadillo World Headquarters

Artist – Ken Featherston

Condition Details – Super clean with no tears or pinholes! 100% Original with no restoration. Tiny bit of edge toning with very slight discoloration in the top left. View the detailed high res photo of this lot. Click on the thumbnail photo to see an enlarged photo. Click a second time on the magnifying glass in the upper right corner of the enlarged photo. A super high res image with every millimeter will now be clearly displayed. For a personalized eyewitness examination call 410-464-6180 11:00 am to 6:00 pm eastern.

 

*****This poster is available for inspection at our gallery by appointment. *****

 

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