PEOPLE'S BALLROOM

Detroit, Michigan

Original Blank Handbill

Circa 1970

DETAILS: Hard to find handbill for the The Peoples Ballroom while it was under the management of Russ Gibb. Measures 8 1/2" x 11" inches.

BIOGRAPHY: In 1966 the Grande Ballroom in Detroit Michigan was acquired by high school teacher and local radio DJ Russ Gibb. Gibb was inspired by visiting San Francisco's Fillmore Theater, and envisioned a similar venue in Detroit for the new psychedelic music Gibb worked closely with Detroit counterculture figure John Sinclair and Hugh "JEEP" Holland  in bringing in bands from San Francisco, Europe and the neighbouring States as well as  the top local bands, including the MC5 (who featured their debut live album there). Some of the bands who played the venue while it was the People's Ballroom were:  Led Zeppelin, Janis Joplin, Pink Floyd, The Grateful Dead, Howlin' Wolf, John Lee Hooker, Jeff Beck, Procol Harum, Cream and The Who.John Coltrane and Sun Ra. In addition the MC5, The Thyme, and The Stooges served as house bands, assuring weekly performances. 

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OXXBRIDGE GALLERIES

Oxxbridge Galleries was founded in 1987. We are amongst the largest sellers of paper items in the USA and are always adding to our inventory. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us. You will be pleased by the friendliness and knowledge of our staff. ..