1969-AOR 3.42-OP-1-Blind Faith-Eric Clapton-Steve Winwood-Earl Warren Concert Poster-FINEST QUALITY WE'VE OFFERED! CGC Graded 9.6

closed on Friday, July 2, 2021

Final Auction Price
*Final prices include buyers premium
$2,280.00
Starting bid: $1.00

First Printing Earl Warren Original Posters graded by CGC are fan favorites and this is a classic featuring the legendary Blind Faith: Eric Clapton Steve Winwood Ginger Baker along with Delaney Bonnie & Friends which is a band Clapton also spent some time with sitting in on recording their album. This 100% Original Pre-concert first printing poster is very popular with collectors in any condition. The artwork was designed by Frank Bettencourt and the show was promoted by Jim Salzer.

 

Last year Jim Salzer passed away at age 78 suddenly and unexpectedly from complications involving a previous neck injury. His lasting legacy is well known in the industry. First as a guitarist and singer then as a rock show promoter who booked big names like the Rolling Stones Jimi Hendrix and Led Zeppelin. He briefly managed the Doors during the early years and he frequently brought in major bands of the era to Ventura and Santa Barbara. Salzer's owned & operated record shop has been a legendary fixture for decades - and still stands today.

 

Poster – Earl Warren Showgrounds Blind Faith Festival 1969

Grade – CGC 9.6

Bands/Bill - Blind Faith Delaney & Bonnie & Friends

Venue – Earl Warren Showgrounds

City – Santa Barbara CA

Date – 8/16/69

Dimensions – 17 1/2" x 22 1/2"

Printing – OP-1 Original Pre-Concert First Printing

Artist – Frank Bettencourt

Series/Promoter – Jim Salzer

Condition Details - 100% Original with no restoration. 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 6:00pm eastern.

 

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