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Lot #2292
Bruce Springsteen, The Eagles, Joe Walsh, and Others 1973 Ohio University Handbill

Very early Springsteen concert handbill, 'The Boss' as the opening the act

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Very early Springsteen concert handbill, 'The Boss' as the opening the act

Rare original first printing of a much bootlegged handbill for the Ohio University Music Festival held on April 27 and 28, 1973, at the Convocation Center in Athens, Ohio. Designed by artist John Moore, the handbill features various figures and faces in the shape of instruments and musical notes, and lists the lineup as Blood, Sweat, and Tears, The Eagles, Joe Walsh, Billy Preston, Bruce Springsteen, and more. In fine condition.

Don Henley of The Eagles has commented on this show: 'I'd first heard about Springsteen from Jackson Browne, who raved about him. Then we ended up on the same bill as Bruce at a festival out in Ohio. So I sort of wandered in alone and checked out his set. He was just a warm-up act at that this show. After watching him I remember thinking to myself that this was a guy that wasn't gonna be warming up the crowd for us, or for anybody, for very long.' The handbill measures 7.75 x 11.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Marvels of Modern Music
  • Dates: #636 - Ended May 19, 2022