Designed by
Williams, Steve, American
Subject of
Black Rock Coalition, American, founded 1985
Reid, Vernon, American, born 1958
Will Calhoun, American, born 1964
Date
ca. 1987
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W: 39 11/16 × 52 1/2 in. (100.8 × 133.4 cm)
Description
This poster advertises the Stalking Heads 2 concert. The left side has a black background with white text, while the right side is white background with black text. There is a jagged line down the center separating the two. In the top left corner are the words "BLACK ROCK/ COALITION/ Presents." Below this in the center of the left field are the words "STALKING-/ HEADS / 2." Part of the last letters run into the white background, and are partly done in black ink. On the right side of the poster are lists of the various bands and the dates they are playing. From top to bottom they read " APRIL 30/ Mike Hill Band/ Eye & I / JJ Jumpers/ Blueprint / MAY 1 / P.B.R. Streetgang / Kelvynator / Michael Gregory / The Deed / PLUS / Closing Both Nites / BRC Super Band / Featuring / Vernon Reid. Ronnie Drayton/ Jared Nickerson. Will Calhoun / Mike Hampton. Corey Glover." Across the bottom of the poster are the words "CBGB 315 Bowery (Bleeker) (212)982-4052 / Don't Miss Our Post Heads Party, May 2 At/ Jazz Diaspora 317 W. 125 St. Performing: IQ (212) 222-0442." In the bottom right corner are the words "Poster by Steve Williams."
Place used
New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Memorabilia and Ephemera - Other
Type
posters
Topic
Art
Mass media
Rock and roll (Music)
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Black Rock Coalition - LaRonda Davis, President
Object number
2015.42.4
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown - Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd56521acfa-6885-4b18-9191-3662fbbb5f02

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