This is a vintage concert advertisement, likely pulled from a newspaper or a small window card, for the iconic British rock band.
The poster is a fantastic piece of memorabilia from their period of arena dominance in the late 1970s.
Key Details of the Event
● Date: NOV. 19 – 8PM (November 19).
● Venue: NASSAU COLISEUM (Uniondale, Long Island, New York).
● Year Determination: Historical records confirm that the band played the Nassau Coliseum on November 19, 1978, as part of their Tour. supporting the album.
● Ticket Price: $9.50, 8.50 (Indicative of arena pricing for a major act in 1978).
Design and Context
● Imagery: The poster features a band photograph of the four members who all have the signature long hair and rock star look of the mid-to-late 1970s.
● Aesthetic: The overall look is a simple, high-contrast, black-and-tan (or cream) newspaper print style. This was a standard, no-frills method of advertising arena concerts at the time.
● Text and Info: The layout is straightforward: Promoter, Band photo, Band name (in a heavy, decorative font), Date, Time, Price, and detailed instructions for buying tickets via the Nassau Coliseum box office or Ticketron. The bottom also features a simple logo for the Nassau Coliseum.
● The Tour Era (1978): The Tour included classic hits, cementing the band's shift into more diverse rock styles following the theatrical success of albums. This concert was a major stop on the band's North American leg.
Product features
- Museum grade archival paper for longevity
- Vibrant giclée prints that resist fading
- Elegant light-absorbing matte finish
- Available in 46 different sizes for every space
- Indoor use only, crafted for a refined aesthetic.
Care instructions
- If the print does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, dry cloth.
