1969 G/G-690516 Sun Ra Led Zeppelin MC5 Grande Ballroom Detroit Postcard CGC 8.5

closed on Thursday, July 11, 2024

Final Auction Price
*Final prices include buyers premium
$133.20
Starting bid: $1.00

This original Grande Ballroom postcard was designed by Gary Grimshaw and advertises Sun Ra, MC5 and others performing at the venue in May of 1969. Most notable was the announcement of Led Zeppelin, who were a late addition to the lineup due to the cancelation of the Olympic Stadium show. No posters were created for these shows. 

 

--CRITICAL DETAILS--
--TITLE: G/G-690516 Postcard
--GRADE: CGC 8.5
--PERFORMERS: Sun Ra, Led Zeppelin, MC5, Golden Earrings, Cartoone
--VENUE: Grande Ballroom, Detroit
--DATE: 05/16/69
--SIZE: 3.94 x 6.81
--PRINTING: OPC-B; Original Pre-Concert First Printing Postcard, Version B

 

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