An original and rare concert poster advertising a concert (ultimately rearranged) with The Sex Pistols, The Clash, the Damned, Johnny Thunders at Dundee's 'Caird Hall' on December 1st 1976. Measures 99.5 x 70cm. VF condition with some tape repairs, creasing, age wear but body intact in the main and colours still bright.
Queen were booked for the Today show of 1 December 1976, but they cancelled their appearance at the last minute due to vocalist Freddie Mercury needing emergency dental surgery. - a cancellation that was to change the face of music history in the UK.
They were replaced by the Sex Pistols, the punk band, appearing at short notice accompanied by their entourage. The show was broadcast live and uncensored on weekdays in the early evening, a time when spoken obscenities were forbidden.
McLaren later said the interview was a “pivotal moment that changed everything” and “punk became the most important cultural phenomenon of the late 20th century”.
After this interview nearly all of the Anarchy gigs were cancelled, and Bill Grundy was suspended and the Today show cancelled two months later.
Arguably one of the three most important dates in Sex Pistols History along with the first gig with Bazooka Joe and the Lesser Free Trade hall gig. Both posters have recently sold in these rooms.
Sold for £3,200
Hammer Price
An original and rare concert poster advertising a concert (ultimately rearranged) with The Sex Pistols, The Clash, the Damned, Johnny Thunders at Dundee's 'Caird Hall' on December 1st 1976. Measures 99.5 x 70cm. VF condition with some tape repairs, creasing, age wear but body intact in the main and colours still bright.
Queen were booked for the Today show of 1 December 1976, but they cancelled their appearance at the last minute due to vocalist Freddie Mercury needing emergency dental surgery. - a cancellation that was to change the face of music history in the UK.
They were replaced by the Sex Pistols, the punk band, appearing at short notice accompanied by their entourage. The show was broadcast live and uncensored on weekdays in the early evening, a time when spoken obscenities were forbidden.
McLaren later said the interview was a “pivotal moment that changed everything” and “punk became the most important cultural phenomenon of the late 20th century”.
After this interview nearly all of the Anarchy gigs were cancelled, and Bill Grundy was suspended and the Today show cancelled two months later.
Arguably one of the three most important dates in Sex Pistols History along with the first gig with Bazooka Joe and the Lesser Free Trade hall gig. Both posters have recently sold in these rooms.
Auction: Punk Highlights, 10th Oct, 2023
Note a gap in catalogue.
Memorabilia lots 1-150
Vinyl lots - 200 onwards
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