8486 - Genesis and Hawkwind Original ‘Progressive Music’ Concert Handbill (Colwyn Bay, November 23, 1971)

Genesis and Hawkwind Original ‘Progressive Music’ Concert Handbill (Colwyn Bay, November 23, 1971) Original 5.75 x 9 concert handbill advertising a “Live Concert of Progressive Music” at the Wedgewood Cinema in Colwyn Bay, Wales, on November 23, 1971. The handbill bills Hawkwind and Genesis, with Amon Din also appearing, and announces the event as the “1st Time at Colwyn Bay.” Presented by S.A.E. Mitchell Mann Promotions, the concert was scheduled for 7 P.M. In fine condition, with light edgewear and some horizontal folds and bends. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks. Genesis had released Nursery Cryme, the first album by the group to feature both Phil Collins and Steve Hackett, on November 12, 1971; the Colwyn Bay date fell during the album’s supporting tour, between appearances at Letchworth on November 20 and London’s Lyceum Theatre on November 24. Hawkwind had released their second album, In Search of Space, the previous month.