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Circus Krone, Munich May 1972 concert poster (Kieser)
Original first printing concert poster advertising American singer-songwriter and guitarist Richie Havens at the Circus Krone in Munich [Germany] on Wednesday, 31st May, 1972, presented by Lippmann+Rau in cooperation with Stimmen der Welt. Havens was touring Europe in support of The Great Blind Degree, his eighth album, produced by Havens himself and released by Stormy Forest Records. Famous for being the opening act at Woodstock, Havens died of a heart attack at his home in Jersey City on 22nd April, 2013, at the age of 72. Pursuant to Havens’ request, his ashes were scattered from the air over the original site of the Woodstock Festival, in a ceremony held on 18th August, 2013, the 44th anniversary of the festival’s last day. The poster features artwork by noted German graphic artist Günther Kieser from a photo by Hans Hartmann, with their imprints to the lower right side border. The poster has been authentically signed by both Günther Kieser and concert impressario Fritz Rau.
The poster measures 60.0 x 83.9 cm (23.6″ by 33″ inches) and is beautifully printed on thin, coated paper stock. In excellent unfolded and unmarked condition. Feel free to email us with any questions you may have concerning this item. Additional images of the poster available on request.
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