CAPITOL THEATRE BACKSTAGE PASSES LOT.
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$172.50 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
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Thursday, November 21, 2013 12:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, November 21, 2013 12:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #210 - Part II
Item numbers 1271 through 3109 in auction 210
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Item Description
Lot of 47 backstage passes, ranging in size from 2.5x3.5" to 3x4". All date to the 1970s and were issued for concerts that took place at the Capitol Theatre, a classic Passaic, NJ. venue opened in 1926 and was bought by John Scher for use as a venue for rock concerts. The venue was popular among rock artists of the 1970s up until the mid-1980s before it was demolished in 1991. All passes are for different acts, w/names stamped in ink on passes (some w/date). Some acts of note include - Jerry Garcia Band, Frank Zappa, Eagles, Chuck Berry, Queen, Cheech & Chong, Bonnie Raitt, Foghat, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Marshall Tucker Band, Donovan, Starship, Van Morrison, Bette Midler, Billy Joel, Bee Gees and many others. Complete list online. All satin-like passes are unused, w/original paper backings still attached. Passes have varying degrees of aging and some lt. scattered handling wear but most are Exc. to NM. From the collection of John Scher, legendary concert promoter, producer and manager and comes with COA signed by him.
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