Allman Brothers Band Original 1971 Charlotte, NC Concert Poster.
An original concert poster for The Allman Brothers Band, starring Gregg Allman, Dickie Betts and bassist Berry Oakley, playing a show in Charlotte, North Carolina on Saturday evening, December 11, 1971. Sadly, this was just six weeks after guitarist Duane Allman died in a motorcycle accident. The band had quickly shot a new publicity photo without him to move forward. However, Mr. Oakley was still with the group and in the photo, although he, too, would pass away the following year. So this found the group in-between two tragedies.
There is some question as to whether this show took place. When a major tragedy hits a band like Duane's passing, schedules are thrown into chaos and performances become spotty for a short period. Although we could find no evidence that this gig happened, it's still possible that it did, because there is evidence (a used ticket stub) that they played the night before, December 10, in Nashville.
Other than that, the timing for this tour & show could hardly be better in the broader scheme of things. Who wouldn't want to see the ABB on their tour promoting the legendary At Fillmore East live album, widely regarded as one of the best live albums of all time? It had been recorded that spring (with Duane) and released that summer, and was unquestionably the record that put them on the map. Mobile, Alabama's Wet Willie, also on Capricorn Records, was the opening act.
Measures 13" x 24"
Good condition.
Authentication: Gotta Have Rock and Roll Certificate of Authenticity.