A 1996 first edition of Please Kill Me: The Uncensored Oral History of Punk, signed by authors Legs McNeil and Gillian McCain, and four punk notables featured in the book: New York Dolls guitarist Sylvain Sylvain (who adds “Many thanks!”), Mc5 guitarist Wayne Kramer, White Panther Party founder/MC5 manager John Sinclair, and Velvet Underground/Andy Warhol/Keith […]
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A rare first-printing concert poster advertising an April, 1968 show by The Who, MC5 and the Troggs at Toronto’s CNE Coliseum. Promoted by legendary Detroit Disc Jockey Russ Gibb, it features artwork by Gary Grimshaw (who created many classic posters for Gibb’s shows at Detroit’s Grande Ballroom.) The Who were touring in support of their […]
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A poster advertising a February 1970 concert by MC5, Slag and Vale at the Woodrose Ballroom in Deerfield, MA. The Woodrose was a former roller skating rink, and the site of numerous concerts in the late 60s/early 70s by artists including The Stooges, Velvet Underground, The Kinks and J.Geils band. This scarce poster is in […]
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A beautiful Mint first printing of the very rare concert poster for the recording of the first MC5 album at the Grande Ballroom in Detroit. This very scarce first printing is distinguished by the uncropped photo, where the top row of stars on the flag has six stars (there are only five stars visible in […]
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A rare first printing concert poster for the “avant rock” MC5, Southbound Freeway, and Bossmen at Detroit’s Grande Ballroom in November 1966, with artwork by Gary Grimshaw, who has signed this example at the bottom in pencil. In beautiful near mint and unused condition, with a soft crease to the bottom left corner and a […]
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A rare first printing concert poster for the MC5, Apostles, East Side Orphans and Spikedrivers at Detroit’s Grande Ballroom in September 1967, with artwork by Gary Grimshaw, who has signed this example at the bottom in pencil. In superb near mint and unused condition, there is a barely visible 1/4″ edge tear on the right, […]
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A rare first printing concert poster for the “avant rock” MC5 and The Woolies, at Detroit’s Grande Ballroom in October 1966, with artwork by Gary Grimshaw, who has signed this example at the bottom in pencil. In superb mint and unused condition; 15 3/8” x 20”. This is number RGP-661014 in the Grande Ballroom/Russ Gibb […]
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A very rare first printing poster for the MC5, Rationals, Paupers, Gang and Thyme at Detroit’s Grande Ballroom in November 1967, with artwork by Gary Grimshaw, who has signed this example at the bottom in silver paint pen. In superb mint and unused condition; 12.5” x 22”. This is number 3.137 in the Art of […]
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Here’s a great first printing handbill advertising the 1968 Jimi Hendrix Experience, Soft Machine, MC5 and Rationals show at Detroit’s Grande Ballroom. This has a beautiful design by Gary Grimshaw and is in excellent condition, with minor tape pulls on the back. 4 3/8″ x 7 1/8″.
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A beautiful original first printing handbill/postcard advertising the Jimi Hendrix Experience, Soft Machine, the MC5 and the Rationals at Detroit’s Masonic Temple in February, 1968 (AOR 3.139). This classic, designed by Gary Grimshaw is in excellent condition, with some barely noticeable handwriting impressions on the back. 4 3/8″ x 7 1/8″. A classic.
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