The Rolling Stones Honolulu, Hawaii Large Hand-Painted US Concert Poster (1966)....

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BRIAN JONES' LAST CONCERT IN AMERICA

The Rolling Stones Honolulu, Hawaii Large Hand-Painted US Concert Poster (1966). Vintage original concert poster advertising the Rolling Stones performing for "One Nite Only" on Thursday, July 28, 1966 at the International Sports Center Arena in Honolulu, Hawaii. The rare white cloth poster measuring 45.25" x 67", entirely hand-painted and believed to be one of just two posters made in this style. In all likelihood an on-site venue banner, perhaps within the building's lobby or around the box office. Such was the bespoke nature of the poster, the original pencil marking for the lettering and text spacing can still be seen on closer inspection. This date marked the last American concert Brian Jones ever played. Because it was the final North American show the Stones would play for more than three years, not returning until the fall of 1969 - this concert was the emphatic conclusion to the Stones' relationship with U.S. audiences for 1964-1966. The Honolulu radio station KPOI-FM presented this show, also broadcasting it live and recorded for a possible live album in the fall (although the Stones ended up opting for the Royal Albert Hall UK performance instead). As such, bootlegs do exist of this concert, with this poster being an exceedingly rare opportunity to acquire a tangible and attractive relic of the important concert - Heritage offered the other example in 2024 which realized $10,000. Inscribed to verso "For Mel Lawrence, KPOI, Rolling Stones". Mel Lawrence is an American concert producer who worked for KPOI and later KFRC throughout the 1960s, with contributions to landmarks shows including Woodstock, Magic Mountain Music Festival, and Monterey Pop Festival. Rolled, exhibits handling wear, surface blemishes and minor tears consistent with age and display, including tape wear to left edge, and staining towards right of poster. Small hole to lower right section of cloth. Light scuffing or smudging to paint, with preparatory pencil lines extant. Unobtrusive writing to verso which also has visible staining to one side. Comes with a COA from Heritage Auctions.

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