LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 19, 1982 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf) featuring a collectible print advertisement for a upcoming live performance by "JETHRO TULL" at Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena on one of the four pages. 

In addition to the feature concert ad, which captures the era's unique promotional graphic design and typography, the surrounding pages provide a fascinating cultural snapshot of late 20th-century entertainment. Printed on authentic aged newsprint with genuine vintage toning, this original leaf is not a modern reprint, making it an ideal candidate for custom framing, local history display, or inclusion in a dedicated rock or pop culture memorabilia collection.

Experience music history in the making with authentic, original newspaper advertisements capturing the opening-night premieres of legendary live concert performances, sourced straight from the entertainment capital of the world.

Background: On October 20, 1982, Jethro Tull brought The Broadsword and the Beast Tour to the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena with Canadian prog-rock band Saga opening the night. Featuring a core lineup of Ian Anderson, Martin Barre, Dave Pegg, Peter-John Vettese, and Gerry Conway, the concert delivered a 22-song set balancing synthy new cuts from The Broadsword and the Beast—such as "Fallen On Hard Times," "Broadsword," "Clasp," and "Beastie"—alongside quintessential anthems including "Heavy Horses," "Thick As A Brick," "Aqualung," and "Locomotive Breath." The production was noted for its nautical, pirate-ship-themed stage design matching the album's medieval aesthetic, and while live bootlegs of the performance frequently mislabeled the venue as The Forum in Inglewood, venue records and archival tickets confirm the Sports Arena as the authentic site of this landmark Los Angeles performance.