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1974 Eric Clapton concert advertisement...
1974 Eric Clapton concert advertisement...
Item # 720369
May 30, 1974
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, May 30, 1974
* Eric Clapton - English rock & blues guitarist
* The Yardbirds & Cream singer & songwriter
* Roosevelt Stadium concert advertisement
Page 53 has a nice full page advertisement for a "ERIC CLAPTON" concert at Roosevelt Stadium in Jersey City, New Jersey. (see images)
AI notes: On June 7, 1974, Eric Clapton performed at Roosevelt Stadium in Jersey City, New Jersey, during a pivotal period in his career marked by both personal recovery and musical resurgence. This show was part of his 1974 comeback tour, following a long hiatus due to heroin addiction, and closely coincided with the release of his album 461 Ocean Boulevard later that summer. While detailed setlists for this specific concert are scarce, shows from the same tour typically featured a mix of blues standards and emerging solo material, including tracks like “Let It Grow,” “Have You Ever Loved a Woman,” and his reinterpretation of Bob Marley’s “I Shot the Sheriff,” which would soon become a breakout hit. The Roosevelt Stadium concert, held at a now-demolished venue known for hosting rock legends and baseball games alike, reflected Clapton’s gradual return to form—emotionally raw, blues-driven, and backed by a tight band that included guitarist George Terry and keyboardist Dick Sims. Though no verified recordings or reviews of the June 7 performance have surfaced widely, it stands as a significant moment in Clapton’s reemergence as a solo artist in the mid-1970s.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
The Village Voice was an American counterculture newspaper known for being the country's first alternative newsweekly. It introduced free-form, high-spirited, and passionate journalism into the public discourse - a tradition it maintained throughout its 60+ year history. It is quite common to find great political cartoons, satirical cartoons and articles, thought-provoking editorials, and ads and reviews for both concerts and theater productions - both on and off Broadway. Many iconic writers and musicians credit their appearance in The Village Voice for at least a portion of their success.
Complete in 112 pages, tabloid-size, folded at the center, small red library stamp on the front page, nice condition.
Provenance note: This issue comes from The Village Voice's own archives, part of their in-house collection used to create their digital archive and has never been in circulation. Rare as such.
Alert: Many issues of The Village Voice contain articles and/or photos which some consider offensive, and are certainly inappropriate for children. Please purchase with discretion.
Category: The 20th Century
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