1966-Earl Warren Fairgrounds-The Mothers Concert Handbill-PAE Graded Mint “91”

closed on Friday, June 8, 2018

Final Auction Price
*Final prices include buyers premium
$384.00
Starting bid: $1.00

Attention Zappa fans! This is a true mother pearl of a handbill! We are extremely proud to offer this very rare original Frank Zappa & The Mothers of Invention handbill for the first time in our auction!

It's from an early 1966 show at Earl Warren Fairgrounds in Santa Barbara a soon to be popular venue for other huge acts such as Jimi Hendrix Blind Faith and more. This historic handbill is titled "Freak Out!" and is set up like a newspaper front page in design. It states at the top that it is the "Official News of the Mothers of Invention" and follows with several news stories. 

Zappa and the Mothers had just released their debut studio album "Freak Out!" in June of that year which was a sharp satirical expression of Zappa's view of American pop culture. This falls in line with why the layout of this handbill of the same name reads like a newspaper. Also worthy of note the album was produced by Tom Wilson (popular for working with Bob Dylan in the late sixties) and it was the second official DOUBLE rock album released. By the time the group performed this show at Earl Warren in October the material from this era was played to perfection.

The rarity of this 100% original piece can not be understated and it is a miracle this example survived in the condition it is in!

Why else is this handbill so important? Because handbills are hot! Read our Blog dated 5/18/18 to learn more!

Handbill – Freak Out! The Mothers at Earl Warren Fairgrounds

Grade – PAE Mint “91”

Bands/Bill – The Mothers of Invention Many Guest Groups & Groupies

Venue – Earl Warren Fairgrounds

City – Santa Barbara CA

Date – 10/29/1966

Dimensions – 8 ½ X 11”

Printing – OHB Original Pre-Concert First Printing

Series/Promoter – Freak Out! The Official News of the Mothers of Invention

Condition Details – Super clean & 100% Original. Light creases toning on the top edge. There are no nicks cuts tears pinholes or restoration of any kind.

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

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