Final Auction Price
*Final prices include buyers premium
$270.00
Starting bid: $100.00
The Closing of Winterland was a pivotal event in the history of the San Francisco music scene. The old Ice Rink/ entertainment venue had been used by Bill Graham since 1966 for larger audiences .The 5400 Seat arena had been the home of many historic music performances including The Bands “Last Waltz” on Thanksgiving 1976.It was fitting for the last show at Winterland to be staged by the Grateful Dead as they had performed there more than any other band.
The Dead honored the occasion with one of their finest performances of all time. In support were The New Riders and The Blues Brothers! New Years was always one of Graham’s favorite events. He would ring in the New Year costumed as father time and a sea of balloons would fall onto the crowd at midnight. For this concert Ken Kesey delivered the countdown to the New Year as Graham flew across the arena on a enormous joint!
The poster created for the show is equally memorable. Mouse and Kelley pulled out all the stops to create this legendary poster. Known to collectors as “The Blue Rose” this timeless collaboration between the two artists is a must have item. The value of this poster in Mint condition has skyrocketed over that past decade. Now is the time to get your copy while they are still a relative bargain.
Poster - Grateful Dead Closing of Winterland
Sub Title – “Blue Rose”
Grade – PAE Excellent 73
Bands/Bill- Grateful Dead Blues Brothers New Riders
Venue- Winterland Arena
City – San Francisco California
Date – 12/31/78
Dimensions- 18 3/4” x 28 1/8”
Printing- OP-1
Artist – Mouse /Kelley
Series/ Promoter- Bill Graham
AOR # -4.38
Condition Details – Significant fading. You can see the original color which was covered up by the frame. There is a small spot at the left of the words “Bill Graham”. There is edge wear and corner wear.
Note: This oversized poster will be certified sealed in archival Mylar and shipped flat for an additional $15 fee. Shipping will be calculated accordingly.
*****This poster is available for inspection at our gallery by appointment. *****