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An original poster for the First Annual Detroit Rock & Roll Revival, held at the Michigan State Fairgrounds on 30 May 1969. Featuring an extraordinary line-up including MC5, Chuck Berry, Sun Ra, Dr. John the Night Tripper, Johnny Winter, The Amboy Dukes, The Rationals, Mitch Ryder, The Frost and many more, the festival brought together pioneers of rock, blues, jazz and psychedelia for one of Detroit’s defining live music events.The Detroit Rock & Roll Revival reflected the city’s thriving late-1960s music scene, combining established legends with the new generation of artists emerging from venues such as the Grande Ballroom. Today, the festival is remembered as an important snapshot of a transformative moment in American popular music.Featuring vibrant psychedelic artwork by Detroit graphic artist Gary Grimshaw and one of the era’s most impressive festival line-ups, original posters from the event are highly sought after by collectors of Detroit music history.This example comes directly from the personal collection of Mary Cobra (Mary Ramirez), founding guitarist of The Detroit Cobras, whose archive reflects a lifelong connection to the city’s musical legacy.Key Details & Collectability
Original First Annual Detroit Rock & Roll Revival concert poster.
Designed by Detroit graphic artist Gary Grimshaw.
Promotes the 30 May 1969 festival at the Michigan State Fairgrounds.
Features MC5, Chuck Berry, Sun Ra, Dr. John, Johnny Winter, The Amboy Dukes, Mitch Ryder, The Frost and many more.
Documents one of the landmark festivals of Detroit’s late-1960s rock scene.
From the personal collection of Mary Cobra (Mary Ramirez) of The Detroit Cobras.
A highly collectible piece of Detroit concert history.
Brand:Mary CobraSKU:NYC_MC_016Tags:product_auction