1974–Festhalle Mustermesse-Frank Zappa & The Mothers of Invention—PAE graded Almost Near Mint 79

This auction features several lots from the collection of long time Frank  Zappa associate Coy Featherstone. Featherstone is listed as the assistant engineer on Zappa’s  “One Size Fits All” album. He was also the lighting director on Zappa’s touring crew for several decades. 

The consigner of these posters discovered them after purchasing the contents of an abandoned storage unit. This is a rare once in a lifetime opportunity to purchase very scare posters from the career of one of the greatest composers and producers of the 20^th century.

Frank Zappa was a consummate professional and his live performances were unequalled in terms of musicianship and professionalism. He was known as a relentless bandleader  and required his band  to rehearse tirelessly. This rigor allowed Zappa’s bands to play flawlessly on even  his  most intricate compositions.

This level of commitment led to some of the finest live music ever performed.  This poster is from Roxy and Elsewhere tour. 

The Mothers Of Invention June - December 1974

FZ Napoleon Murphy Brock Tom Fowler (broken hand from Nov 20 to Dec 3) George Duke Ruth Underwood Chester Thompson Mike Urso (substitute Nov 23) James "Bird Legs" Youmans (substitute Nov 24 to Dec 3) Jeff Simmons (until July 3 not on any recording).

• Poster – Frank Zappa & The Mothers of Invention Festhalle Mustermesse
• Grade – Almost Near Mint 79
• Bands/Bill – Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention
• Venue – Festhalle Mustermesse
• City – Basel Switzerland
• Date – 10/1/74
• Dimensions – 9 11/16” x 25 3/32”
• Printing – OP-1
• Condition Details- The poster has been folded into quarters with four equal sized horizontal creases. This poster is undamaged except for the folds that lightly break the ink.

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