Final Auction Price
*Final prices include buyers premium
$2,070.00
Starting bid: $1.00
This poster has been professionally restored to provide unbeatable eye appeal and it’s the FIRST TIME we’ve ever offered a CGC Graded example in our auction! This poster was for a Hells Angels event at the historic Carousel Ballroom with hosts Big Brother and the Holding Company. The Hells Angels Motorcycle club was an integral part of the 1960’s counterculture. They were also known for throwing exciting parties. The Carousel Ballroom was a short-lived venture by several of the San Francisco bands in managing their own music venue. The experiment which only spanned a few months in 1968 failed due to the bands obvious lack of business prowess. That paired with the questionable ethics of one time Dead manager Ron Rakow led to the Ballrooms demise. Although the Carousel was short lived it inspired a series of posters and handbills that are amongst the best of the entire genre of 1960's psychedelic concert images.
Poster - AOR 2.249 Hells Angels Dance Carousel Ballroom Big Brother & The Holding Company 1968
Grade – CGC 4.5 Restored
Bands/Bill – Big Brother & The Holding Company Rejoice The Youngbloods
Venue – Carousel Ballroom
City – San Francisco CA
Date – 5/15/68
Dimensions – 22 1/2” x 17 1/2”
Printing – OP-1 Original Pre-Concert First Printing
Series/Promoter- Hells Angles
Condition Details- This poster has been professionally restored to provide unbeatable eye appeal. Restoration includes: Tear Seals Reinforced. 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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