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Adolph Hitler's phony plea for peace in 1939...
Item #715689
October 07, 1939
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 7, 1939
* Adolph Hitler's Reichstag speech
* Asks the World for peace ? (ruse)
The front page has a nice banner headline: "WE'LL ACCEPT TRUCE--NAZIS" with subheads. (see images) Lengthy text continues on page 2 with related map. Photo on the back page.
Complete with 28 pages, rag edition in very nice condition. A few small binding holes alo... See More
Actor River Phoenix death in a L.A. paper...
Item #715688
November 01, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 1, 1993
* Actor River Phoenix death
* Explorers - Stand by Me
* Hollywood movies - films
The front page has a one column heading: "River Phoenix Collapses, Dies; Actor War 23" with photo. (see images) First report coverage continues inside. Great to have the capital of the entertainment industry and the city where he died.
Complete with all sections (80+... See More
2012 death of Michael Clarke Duncan...
Item #715687
September 03, 2012
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 3, 2012
* South Korean Sun Myung Moon death
* Unification Church founder & leader
* Mass marriages - weddings - "Blessings"
Near the bottom of the front page is a heading: "Mass-marriage evangelist; Unification Church founder gained wide popularity" with lead-in: "Sun Myung Moon, 1920 - 2012" and photo. (see images) More on page 4 ... See More
2012 death of Michael Clarke Duncan...
Item #715686
September 04, 2012
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 4, 2012
* Michael Clarke Duncan death
* "The Green Mile" film actor fame
The bottom of the front page of section AA has a heading: "'Green Mile' nominee went from ditch digger to actor" with lead-in: "Michael Clarke Duncan, 1957 - 2012" and photo. (see images) Nice to have from the home of the entertainment industry and the cit... See More
SMU Mustangs are National college football champions...
Item #715685
December 10, 1935
THE DETROIT NEWS, December 10, 1935
* Southern Methodist University (SMU Mustangs)
* NCAA college football champions
The bottom of the front page of section II (sports) has a somewhat discrete, two column heading: "Dickinson Rates SMU at Top". (see image) First report coverage on Southern Methodist University (SMU) Mustangs winning the national college football championship title... See More
King Ibn Saud 1935 assassination attempt...
Item #715683
March 16, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 16, 1935
* King Abdul-Aziz of Saudi Arabia
* 1st monarch of Saudi Arabia
* Ibn Saud assassination attempt
The top of page 8 has a two column heading: "Three Slain Trying to Kill King Ibn Saud In Mohammedan Festival at Mecca Shrine" (see images)
Complete with 32 pages, rag edition, minor light foxing, a few light creases, generally very nice. ... See More
1977 interview w/ rascist Amiri Baraka...
Item #715676
August 01, 1977
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Aug. 1, 1977
* Amiri Baraka - LeRoi Jones
* African American culture writer
* Interview of racist with photos
The front page has a heading: "AMIRI BARAKA'S LONG MARCH" with photo. And beginning on page 12 is a interview with him which includes some related photo. See images for small portion of the text.
I suspe... See More
1977 review of PINK FLOYD after their Madison Square Garden concerts...
Item #715675
July 18, 1977
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, July 18, 1977
* Pink Floyd's "In the Flesh" "Animals" tour
* Madison Square Garden concerts review
* British psychedelic rock group - band
* David Gilmour - Roger Waters - Richard Wright
Page 47 has a review on the recent performances by Pink Floyd at Madison Square Garden with heading: "Pink Floyd ... See More
1977 Women's abortion movement... SCOTUS...
Item #715674
July 11, 1977
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, July 11, 1977
* Woman's right to choose movement
* Women's abortion rights cases
* Supreme Court of the United States
* Government not responsible for funding
The front page has a headline: "WE HOLD THESE TRUTHS TO BE SELF-EVIDENT, THAT ALL WOMEN ARE CREATED EQUAL..." and more.
Page 11 has a letter to the editor h... See More
1967 The Velvet Undereground & Nico album release
Item #715650
March 09, 1967
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, March 9, 1967
* Andy Warhol's The Velvet Underground & Nico
* Debut studio album release w/ peeled banana (early version)
* Very early "THE DOORS" NYC nightclub gigs ad
* American rock band from L.A. - Jim Morrison
Page 19 has a 7 x 3 inch advertisement for the debut album "The Velvet Underground With Ni... See More
Exploding Plastic Inevitable in 1966... Andy Warhol...
Item #715649
April 07, 1966
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, April 7, 1966
* Andy Warhol's Exploding Plastic Inevitable
* The Velvet Underground and Nico inaugural show ad
* Electric Circus underground nightclub performance
Page 29 has a 9 1/2 x 7 inch advertisement for a first "Erupting Plastic Inevitable with Andy Warhol The Velvet Underground and Nice" performance opened ... See More
1982 opening day premiere of "ANNIE" advertisement...
Item #715648
May 25, 1982
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, May 25, 1982
* "Annie" Musical comedy drama advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere movie release
* Based on "Little Orphan Annie" comic strip
Page 53 has a 10 x 6 1/2 inch advertisement for the opening day of the first film adaption of the musical "Annie" (see image)
I suspect this to be an ext... See More
1984 "Romancing the Stone" opening day film ad & review...
Item #715647
April 03, 1984
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, April 3, 1984
* "Romancing the Stone" film advertisement
* Grand opening day movie premiere review
* Romantic comedy-adventure - Robert Zemeckis
* Michael Douglas - Kathleen Turner - Danny DeVito
Page 53 has a nice advertisement for the opening day of the film "Romancing the Stone" (see images)
Page 49 has ... See More
1977 English rock band ""Genesis" concert ad
Item #715646
January 31, 1977
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Jan. 31, 1977
* "GENESIS" English rock band advertisement
* "Spot the Pigeon" album - "Wind & Wuthering Tour"
* Phil Collins - Mike Rutherford - Steve Hackett
* Very 1st appearance at Madison Square Garden
Page 46 has a advertisement for a "GENESIS" concert at Madison Square Garden. (see image)
I suspect this to be ... See More
Murder of Addison Verrill by Paul Bateson...
Item #715645
October 03, 1977
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 3, 1977
* Gay film critic Addison Verrill murdered
* Radiographer Paul Bateson arrest w/ photos
* "Bag murders" Manhattan's leather subculture
* Radiographer Paul Bateson arrest w/ photos
* "Bag murders" Manhattan's leather subculture
The front page has a headline: "'I Killed Addison Verrill" with lead-in: "Phone Call From A Fugitive" and photo. Coverage con
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1977 "The Passion of Dracula" opening day ad...
Item #715644
January 03, 1977
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Jan. 3, 1977
* "The Passion of Dracula" opening day ad
* Cherry Lane Theatre premiere advertisement
* 1st Off-Broadway stage play performance
* Cherry Lane Theatre premiere advertisement
* 1st Off-Broadway stage play performance
Page 83 has a advertisement for the grand premiere of "The Passion of Dracula", a off-Broadway play that lasted for 718 performances. This ad measur
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1976 "A Star Is Born" film opening day review...
Item #715643
January 03, 1977
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Jan. 3, 1977
* "A Star Is Born" opening day review
* American film critic Andrew Sarris
* Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson
* Musical romantic drama film - movie
* American film critic Andrew Sarris
* Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson
* Musical romantic drama film - movie
Page 35 has a opening day review by film critic Andrew Sarris for the movie "A Star Is Born" with related photo.
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1955 Battle of Saigon... South Vietnam...
Item #715594
April 29, 1955
THE DETROIT NEWS, April 29, 1955
* Battle of Saigon (1955) - South Vietnam
* Diem's government vs. Binh Xuyen armies
The front page has a banner headline: "CRUSH REBELS IN SAIGON" with subheads and related photo. (see images)
Complete with 64 pages, a little margin wear, generally in good condition.
Babe Ruth's farewell to Fenway Park...
Item #715593
August 13, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 13, 1934
* Babe Ruth - New York Yankees
* Final game played at Fenway Park
* MLB - Major League Baseball
The sport's section (page 17) has a banner headline: "Ruth Gets Rousing Ovation in Farewell Boston Appearance as Yanks Divide" with subheads and box scores. This was Babe Ruth's final game played at the famous baseball stadium. Always n... See More
League of Nations is created in 1919....
Item #715592
February 06, 1919
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 6, 1919
* League of Nations 1st meeting
* Paris Peace Conference
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "LEAGUE OF NATIONS WITH RESERVATIONS; EACH CAN ACCEPT IN WHOLE OR IN PART; TWO ARTICLES OF CONSTITUTION FRAMED" with subheads. (see images) More on page 2.
Complete in 24 pages, light toning at the margins, a little irregula... See More
1942 Stanley Johnston & Battle of the Coral Sea...
Item #715591
June 14, 1942
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 14, 1942
* Life on board United States Navy carrier described
* Chicago Tribune journalist Stanley Johnston
* USS Lexington & the Battle of the Coral Sea
* Imperial Japanese Navy secret coding - codes
Read below for a short biography of Journalist Stanley Johnston who worked for this very publication. This issue contains the 2nd installment out of 15 he wr... See More
1938 Battle of Xuzhou ending... China...
Item #715590
May 19, 1938
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass. May 19, 1938
* Battle of Xuzhou coming to an end
* Empire of Japan vs. Republic of China
* Second Sino-Japanese War - Chinese Army
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "JAPANESE OPEN BIG ATTACK ON SUCHOW, VITAL POINT IN WAR" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 24 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally ver... See More
Harry Pierpont w/ fake gun jail escape attampt...
Item #715589
September 24, 1934
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Penn. Sept. 24, 1931
* Harry Pierpont and Charles Makley
* Prohibition era gangster - bank robbers
* Jail escape attempt with fake soaps guns
* John Dillinger Gang associates
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "INQUIRY ENDS ESCAPE ATTEMPT WITH SOAP-GUNS" with subheads and related photo showing officials with the two soap guns used in ... See More
1910 Jack Johnson vs. James J. Jeffries...
Item #715588
July 06, 1910
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, July 6, 1910
* Jack Johnson vs. James J. Jeffries
* Heavyweight boxing championship bout
* Boxing's first "Fight of the Century"
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "JEFFRIES DISQUALIFIED, SAYS RICKARD, BEFORE KNOCKOUT BLOW GIVEN" with subheads. (see images) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the &quo... See More
Babe Ruth joins the Yankees...
Item #715587
January 08, 1920
THE DAY, New London, Conn., January 8, 1920
* Babe Ruth joins the New York Yankees
* Biggest deal (Boston flop) in sport's history ?
The bottom of page 11 has a somewhat discrete but historic report with one column heading: "The Little Joker Comes To Light"
Article begins with: "Sale of Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees was another strike..." (see image) Rut... See More
1st non-stop transpacific flight in 1931...
Item #715586
October 05, 1931
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, October 5, 1931
* 1st non-stop transpacific airplane flight
* Hugh Herndon Jr. & Clyde Edward Pangborn
The front page has a banner headline: "HERNDON, PANGBORN LAND NEAR SEATTLE" with subhead, related photo and map. (see images) First report coverage on the 1st non-stop transpacific airplane flight. (Japan to Washington State)
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Charles "Taze" Russell - Russellites sentenced...
Item #715572
May 06, 1920
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 6, 1920
* Joseph Franklin Rutherford & Russellites
* Charges dropped for espionage - WWI
* Pastor Charles Taze Russell followers
* Christian restorationist minister
* Founder of the Jehovah's Witnesses
Page 6 has a somewhat discrete report with small heading: "Nine Russellites Go Free" (see image)
Complete with 32 pages, light toning and s... See More
1931 Doyle Field dedication in Leominster...
Item #715571
October 10, 1931
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Mass. Oct. 10, 1931
* Dedication of Doyle Field
* Leominster, Massachusetts
* Mayor Bernard W. Doyle
* Home of the Blue Devils
The front page has a nice banner headline for display: "DEDICATION OF DOYLE FIELD TODAY" with subheads and photo of former Mayor Bernard W. Doyle. (see images) Of course only reported in this publication, very rare as such.
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1975 "The Rocky Horror Show" broadway musical debut ad...
Item #715567
February 24, 1975
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Feb. 24, 1975
* "The Rocky Horror Show" musical play debut
* Grand premiere on Broadway advertisement
* Actor/singer Tim Curry as Dr. Frank-N-Furter
Page 79 has a 10 1/2 x 8 inch advertisement for the grand premiere performance of "The Rocky Horror Show" musical at the Belasco Theatre on Broadway.
Note: When The... See More
1975 Lynyrd Skynyrd editorial & QUEEN ad...
Item #715566
February 10, 1975
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Feb. 10, 1975
* Ronnie Van Zant & Lynyrd Skynyrd editorial
* QUEEN English rock band - Freddie Mercury
* Avery Fisher (Philharmonic) Hall concert ad
Pages 100 & 101 has editorial headed: "Lynyrd Skynryd's Closet Crackers" with photo of Ronnie Van Zant. (see images)
Page 103 has a advertisement for a early perfo... See More
1975 "The Jackson 5" & "Rod Stewart" concerts ads...
Item #715565
February 03, 1975
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Feb. 3, 1975
* The Jackson 5 w/ Blue Magic - 1st World tour
* Michael Jackson as a 16 year old singer
* Radio City Music Hall concerts advertisement
* British singer Rod Stewart w/ Blue Oyster Cult
* Madison Square Garden concert advertisement
Page 115 has a half page advertisement for upcoming "The JACKSON FIVE" pe... See More
THE WHO 1976 MSG concert ad...
Item #715564
March 01, 1976
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York City, March 1, 1976
* The Who - English rock band - group
* "The Who by Numbers Tour" advertisement
* Madison Square Garden concert (sold out)
* Roger Daltrey - Pete Townsend - Keith Moon
Page 85 has a full page advertisement for a "THE WHO" concert at Madison Square Garden.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare it... See More
1978 The Marshall Tucker Band concert ad...
Item #715563
October 02, 1978
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 2, 1978
* The Marshall Tucker Band - Southern rock
* Blues, country and Jazz music - Doug Gray
* Concert at Madison Square Garden advertisement
Page 107 has a nice full page advertisement for "The Marshall Tucker Band" concert at Madison Square Garden.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was real... See More
1988 "Stand and Deliver" opening day film ad...
Item #715552
March 22, 1988
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, March 22, 1988
* "Stand and Deliver" American drama film
* Opening day movie premiere advertisement
* Edward James Olmos - Lou Diamond Phillips
Page 65 has a nice advertisement for the opening day of the film "Stand and Deliver" in Manhattan. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because t... See More
1965 Yoko Ono 's "Cut Piece" art performance...
Item #715551
March 18, 1965
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, March 18, 1965
* Yoko Ono - pre John Lennon - Beatles
* "Cut Piece" art performance - Carnegie Hall
* Fluxus movement - art performances (experimental)
Page 13 has a small advertisement: "YOKO ONO Carnegie Recital Hall" (see image) Not mentioned in the ad, this was for her famous "Cut Piece" performance.... See More
1983 "Scarface" film premiere review w/ ad...
Item #715550
December 20, 1983
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Dec. 20, 1983
* "Scarface" film advertisement - Al Pacino
* Grand opening movie premiere review
* American crime drama by Oliver Stone
The top of page 77 has a banner heading: "Pacino's Cuban Capone Comes a Cropper" with related photo. (see images)
Page 84 has an advertisement for the film in it's 2n... See More
1977 Jewish Americans... Jews... Israel & Palestine...
Item #715549
March 07, 1977
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, March 7, 1977
* Breira - left-wing position on Israel
* First national membership conference
* Far-right Jewish Defense League
* The American Jewish establishment
* Jews - anti-Semitism in America
The front page has a headline: "JEW AGAINST JEW; An American Witch Hunt and Israel's Survival" (see images)
Starting o... See More
1978 Rock band "Queen" sold out ad...
Item #715548
October 16, 1978
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Oct. 16, 1978
* "Queen" North America concert tour
* "Jazz" album tour - Freddie Mercury
* Concerts at Madison Square Garden advertisement
Page 97 has a nice full page advertisement for "QUEEN" concerts at Madison Square Garden.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no reason to save it at the ... See More
Review & premiere of "Batman Forever", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #715546
June 16, 1995
CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angles Times, June 16, 1995
* Best "Batman Forever" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Superhero film - Jim Carrey - Val Kilmer
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Batman Forever" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertain... See More
University of Mississippi.... James H. Meredith....
Item #715532
October 03, 1962
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., October 3, 1962
* James Howard Meredith
* University of Mississippi
* 2nd day of enrollment
The front page has a two column heading: "Violence at Ole Miss Ebbs, Gloom Remains" with subhead and related photo showing Meredith talking to a reporter. (see images) More on page 11.
Complete with 34 pages, light toning at the margins, tiny binding holes al... See More
Secretariat wins the Preakness... Triple Crown....
Item #715531
May 20, 1973
CHICAGO SUNDAY SUN-TIMES, May 20, 1973
* Secretariat wins Preakness Stakes
* Thoroughbred horse racing
* Triple crown champion
The top of the back page has a banner heading: "Secretariat captures Preakness" with photo of the iconic horse coming upon the finish line. (see image) First report coverage continues on pager 177.
Complete as a thick Sunday edition with all 178, minor m... See More
1905 Russian Revolution...
Item #715530
January 19, 1905
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Monday, Jan. 19, 1905
* Pre-Bloody Sunday massacre (3 days away)
* St. Petersburg, Russia - Russian revolution
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "SHRAPNEL BURST OVER CZAR'S HEAD" with subhead. (see images) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wood pulp" era. Very hard to find issues that are... See More
1973 Summer Jam at Watkins Glen...
Item #715528
August 02, 1973
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Aug. 2, 1973
* The Grateful Dead w/ Allman Brothers & more
* Summer Jam at Watkins Glen - rock festival photos
* Grateful Dead - Elton John - Jethro Tull - Grand Funk
The front page has six related photos of the Summer Jam at Watkins Glen in New York. (see images) Page 5 has a heading: "The Mellowing of America" with lead-in: &... See More
Fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989.....
Item #715518
November 10, 1989
DER TAGESSPIEGEL--Extra, Berlin, Germany Nov. 10, 1989
* Fall of the Berlin Wall (early report)
* It is BEST to have reports from the city where an event occurred
This four page extra has a great full front page photo showing citizens celebrating on top of the Berlin Wall with banner headline: "Die Nacht der offenen Grenzen in Berlin" (The Night of Open Borders in Berlin). M... See More
1970's Pinball Machines craze...
Item #715517
August 02, 1976
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, July Aug. 2, 1976
* Pinball machines craze of the 70's
* Solid-state era - microprocessors
* Electronic gaming in it's infancy
The front page has a heading: "Crazy About PINBALL!..." Pages 14 & 15 has a editorial on the current craze for pinball machines that was entering the solid-state era in the gaming indust... See More
1976 Rick Meyerowitz illustrations...
Item #715516
July 19, 1976
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, July 19, 1976
* American artist Rick Meyerowitz
* Animal House film poster art fame
* Convention Couples Sketchbook
Pages 16 & 17 contain a double page illustration with a political theme done by American artist Rick Meyerowitz. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no reason to save ... See More
1978 "BOSTON" concert advertisement...
Item #715485
October 23, 1978
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Oct. 23, 1978
* BOSTON -American rock band
* "Don't Look Back" album tour
* Nassau Coliseum concert advertisement
Page 93 has a nice full page advertisement for a upcoming performance by "BOSTON" at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was ... See More
Japanese aerial bombing of Nanjing (Nanking), China
Item #715484
September 24, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 24, 1937.
* Nanjing - Canton & Nanking air raid bombing
* Japanese airplane raiders - pre massacre
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "20 CHINESE CITIES BOMBED; 2,000 CASUALTIES IN CANTON; JAPANESE HALTED AT PAOTING" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with all 46 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.
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* Nanjing - Canton & Nanking air raid bombing
* Japanese airplane raiders - pre massacre
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "20 CHINESE CITIES BOMBED; 2,000 CASUALTIES IN CANTON; JAPANESE HALTED AT PAOTING" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with all 46 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.
1975 David Bowie & Cheech & Chong advertisements...
Item #715476
October 03, 1974
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 3, 1974
* David Bowie - English singer songwriter musician
* Diamond Dogs Tour - rock-opera style show format
* Radio City Music Hall concert advertisement
* Comedy duo "Cheech & Chong's Wedding Album" release
Page 57 has a nice full page advertisement for "Bowie"concert performances at Radio City M... See More
1975 Sly and the Family Stone & QUEEN ads...
Item #715474
January 20, 1975
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Jan. 20, 1975
* Sly and the Family Stone Concert advertisement
* Psychedelic soul band at Radio City Music Hall
* 1st major racially integrated & mixed gender group
* QUEEN English rock band - Freddie Mercury
* Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center concert ad
Page 105 has a full page ad for "Sly & the Family Stone" ... See More
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