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Concert Poster vintage poster advertises a historic 1960s counter-culture event: a dance and concert presented by the
Hells Angels featuring music by Big Brother and the Holding Company (with Janis Joplin) and appearances by Ken Kesey's Merry Pranksters. The event took place on November 12, 1966, at Sokol Hall in San Francisco.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, November 12, 1966.
Location: Sokol Hall at 739 Page Street in San Francisco, CA.
Performers: Big Brother and the Holding Company (featuring Janis Joplin), and the Merry Pranksters. The Grateful Dead were reportedly also in attendance but were not listed on the poster.
Admission: $1.00 per person, from 8:30 PM ("1.00 per head nomino").
Artist: The poster was designed by "Gut" (Allan Terk), who was a Hells Angel himself and a friend of the Grateful Dead.
Design: The striking artwork resembles the back of a leather motorcycle jacket. |
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