1978 Chick Corea Herbie Hancock Backstage Pass Decal Electric Factory Concerts
$ 6.86
Description
1978 Chick Corea Herbie Hancock Backstage Pass Decal Electric Factory Concerts. The printed text within a speech bubble announces “AN EVENING WITH CHICK & HERBIE COREA HANCOCK,” referencing the legendary jazz pianists Chick Corea and Herbie Hancock. The duo piano tours of Corea and Hancock were most prominent in the late 1970s, particularly between 1978 and 1980, which provides a strong historical context for this piece. This item is a vintage decal, a form of adhesive ephemera that served as a backstage pass for a specific concert promoted by Electric Factory Concerts. The printed text within a speech bubble announces “AN EVENING WITH CHICK & HERBIE COREA HANCOCK,” referencing the legendary jazz pianists Chick Corea and Herbie Hancock. The large, bold word “BACKSTAGE” dominates the design, while the promoter’s name, “electric factory concerts,” appears within an oval. The decal features a cartoon character, a wolf-like figure wearing a pinstripe suit, a distinctive piece of concert ephemera design from the era. The duo piano tours of Corea and Hancock were most prominent in the late 1970s, particularly between 1978 and 1980, which provides a strong historical context for this piece. Electric Factory Concerts, historically based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was a well-known promoter active from the late 1960s through the 1990s, known for presenting a wide range of musical acts. The decal’s base material has a slight fabric-like texture, and the background exhibits an even, age-consistent yellowing. The text within the speech bubble is printed in a very light grey or faded white, a deliberate design choice that remains legible, while the black text for “BACKSTAGE” and “electric factory concerts” is crisp and clear. The edges are clean, with no visible tears, creases, or significant abrasions. As a backstage pass, this decal would have granted access to restricted areas at a concert, representing a tangible link to the live music culture and promotional practices of the late 1970s. This decal documents a specific moment in the history of jazz performance and concert promotion, capturing the collaboration between two iconic musicians and the commercial mechanisms that brought their music to audiences.
