Jimi Hendrix Spring 1967 U.K. Handbill w/the Walker Bros., Cat Stevens & Englebert Humperdinck. ...

Description

Jimi Hendrix Spring 1967 U.K. Handbill w/the Walker Bros., Cat Stevens & Englebert Humperdinck. An original British concert flyer for the Jimi Hendrix Experience crossing England as the opening act for the Walker Brothers and joining Cat Stevens, Englebert Humperdinck and others. The date for this particular 'tour-blank' handbill was Sunday, April 30, 1967 in Tooting, England. A very attractive four-color piece using white, purple, orange and black effectively, and 'floating head' photos of the four biggest acts. The order form down below is unmarked and fully intact. Measures 5 ½" x 11 ½" and grades to Mint condition. COA from Heritage Auctions.

More Information: The press didn't know what to make of Hendrix on this initial trek, many having come to hear the Walker Bros.' hits or Engelbert sing "Release Me." A reviewer of one show on this tour wrote, "The Jimi Hendrix Experience are surely the oddest-looking group to appear [locally]. When I tried not to look, the sound they made was different and not unattractive."

The Walker Brothers were not brothers and not British; they were an American pop trio that had moved to England in 1965. This was their moment in the sun, no question about it; they had considerable chart success from '65-'68 before breaking up. They were the antithesis of the British Invasion, in that they were Americans who crossed the pond and had much more success in the U.K. than in their home country. They hit #1 in England with "Make It Easy on Yourself" in '65 and "The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore" in '66, both of which just nudged into the Top 20 in America. They then managed a couple of Top 30 hits in the U.K. in '67, but that would be it until "No Regrets" surprised everyone in 1975.

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Cat Stevens released his debut album this year, which hit the British Top 10 along with its single "Matthew and Son." Cat's current British single was "I'm Gonna Get Me a Gun" from the same album, and it reached #6 on the U.K. singles chart this spring; it might've been in that spot for this very concert. Needless to say, Stevens would go on to enormous singer-songwriter stardom in the early 70's with hits like "Moonshadow," "Peace Train" and "Morning Has Broken."

Engelbert Humperdinck... what can you say? His name may be at the bottom of this flyer, but he had two monsters in 1967... "Release Me" and "The Last Waltz" were both #1's in England. So he released albums of the same name this year, both hitting the Top 10 on both sides of the pond. In between, Engelbert "only" hit #2 with "There Goes My Everything." And he kept rolling strongly for the rest of the 60's, much bigger in the U.K. than in America. Still, we hope there was some separation between his and Jimi's sets on this tour. Would an hour be enough?


Heritage Auctions provides as much information as possible but strongly encourages in-person inspection. Condition statements are offered as general guidance only, not as complete representations of fact, and do not constitute a warranty or assumption of liability by Heritage. Some condition issues may not be noted but may be visible in the photos, which are considered part of the condition report. Lots estimated at $1,000 or less are not de-framed for inspection, and we may be unable to provide additional details for lots valued under $500. Heritage does not guarantee the condition of frames and is not liable for damage to frames, glass/acrylic coverings, original boxes, display accessories, or artwork that has shifted in the frame. All lots are sold "AS IS" under our Terms & Conditions of Auction.