Grateful Dead & Santana 1987 Signed Concert Poster
Bill Graham Presents was the organizational force behind most major Bay Area concerts from the 1960s through the 1990s. This 1987 concert, featuring the Grateful Dead and Santana, with David Lindley and El Rayo X, marks a specific moment in American rock history when these acts could be packaged together as part of a coherent musical vision.
Carlos Santana's signature on this poster elevates it beyond standard concert merchandise. The presence of an authenticated signature from a principal musician creates a historical document—evidence of connection, presence, participation in a specific moment.
The Grateful Dead and Santana shared more than just an era. Both bands had emerged from 1960s psychedelic traditions; both had sustained touring schedules; both had built loyal communities. A concert featuring both bands represented a moment of artistic alignment.
- Size: 13" x 19"
- Condition: Original signed concert poster
- Authentication: Signed by Carlos Santana
- Era: 1987, Bill Graham era