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An original first printing Grateful Dead Egypt 1978 concert poster, beautifully autographed in silver paint pen by the four living members of the Grateful Dead... Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, Mickey Hart, and Bill Kreutzmann.
This original 1st/only printing 30' x 20" concert poster was for the Grateful Dead at the Rainbow Theatre in London, England on 9/19/1978 (cancelled) and at the Sound and Light Theatre in Gizeh, Egypt on 9/14-16/1978.
The artwork is by Alton Kelley. This is the "European Tour" version of the poster; the "Egypt" only version is featured in the Art of Rock book).
The medium-thick glossy stock poster is in fantastic near mint condition, and came directly from The Grateful Dead's archives.
Signed at private autograph sessions for charity. (This was the ONLY one of the Egypt posters that was signed at this time).
Sold with Certificates of Authenticity from both The Autograph Source (Lifetime Guarantee) and independent third-party authenticator PSA/DNA.
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The Grateful Dead made history when they played in the shadow of the Great Pyramid, in September, 1978. For three nights, the band made magic in this exotic setting; the third night actually included a total lunar eclipse. This is a beautiful, colorful concert poster from that event, designed by one of the Dead's favorite artists, Alton Kelly.
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Much has been written about this storied adventure: About the band’s long-standing desire to play in “places of power,” as Phil put it years ago… The incredible logistical gymnastics necessary to get permission for this strangest of American rock bands to bring their peculiar alchemy to the cradle of the ancient world… The huge, scattered caravan of crazies that descended on Cairo from the U.S. and Europe, drawn to the desert by some irresistible force… The sheer magnitude of shipping in tons of sound equipment, setting up in 110-degree heat, maxing out the local power grid, trying to turn the King’s Chamber in the Great Pyramid into an echo chamber (alas, Osiris would have none of that!)… The wondrous interplay at each of the three concerts between Nubian drummers and singers and the Grateful Dead… The miraculous final show, during a total lunar eclipse… The synchronicity of that last show and the signing of a peace treaty between Egypt and Israel… Magical horse and camel rides under the desert moon…Trips up and down the Nile… High adventure at every turn!
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