The Beatles Extremely Rare Original 1966 Toronto Maple Leaf Gardens Concert Poster - One of Two Known.
The Beatles' extremely rare, original cardboard concert poster for one of their last ever shows, which took place at the Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Canada on August 17, 1966.
It is our understanding that only a few of these posters were originally produced to be hung up at the venue. This is only one of two known posters that we are aware of to have surfaced since the concert. This poster had been hastily made as the promoters were having difficulty in filling the venue, and it was thought this would help sales. During the press conference John Lennon and the rest of the Beatles were asked repeatedly about his alleged claim a few months prior that the Beatles were more popular than Jesus - something that Lennon and the band had said for months was not what he had meant. Regardless of the political climate going into the show, it was a bittersweet and monumental affair for their last show ever in Canada. The beginning of the end. If you remember hearing the music clearly that day then you probably weren't there because the volume of screaming fans had drowned out the music. This was a big factor, which led the Fab Four to stop touring and conclude that their musical mission would be better executed in the studio by creating albums. This was a pivotal point in the Beatles legacy.
This poster was given to the consignor directly by Brian Epstein.
Dimensions: Measures 14 x 22 in.
Overall very good condition for the period, with some wear, the colors are strong and vibrant.
Authentication: Gotta Have Rock and Roll Certificate of Authenticity.