Rare Vintage 1970 B. B. King Poster 34x44 – Dan Henderson Seattle Artist – Blues Memorabilia – Estate Collection

This striking vintage poster from 1970 features legendary blues guitarist B. B. King, one of the most influential musicians in blues history. The bold black-and-white design captures the emotion and power of classic blues performance and makes a dramatic display piece for collectors of music history and vintage poster art. “Large-format vintage music art poster from the early 1970s Pacific Northwest poster era.”

The artwork was illustrated and designed by Dan Henderson of Seattle, Washington and includes the printed line:
“1970 – The feeling that unites.”
The poster measures 34 × 44 inches, making it a large-format vintage display piece from the era.

Provenance

This poster was acquired through Los Angeles Estate Auction and originated from a storage locker belonging to Dwight Russ, a close associate of Jimi Hendrix and manager of Soul Magazine. Posters from this estate collection have appeared in memorabilia sales and auctions over the years.

Handwritten Inscription

The poster includes a handwritten dedication and signature located in the lower right area above the printed text. The inscription appears to be a personal message written to an individual and includes a signature that is currently being researched for identification. Close-up photographs of the inscription are included for review.

Poster Details

Artist: B.B. King

Year: 1970

Artwork by: Dan Henderson (Seattle, WA)

Size: 34 × 44 inches

Medium: Vintage poster print

Era: Classic blues / psychedelic poster art period

Publisher: Dionne (1970 original printing)

Condition

This poster is in good vintage condition for its age and was stored rolled in a tube when acquired from the estate auction.

Condition notes include:

• Age-related creasing from long-term storage

• Tape marks from prior mounting visible on the reverse side

• One small edge tear (visible in photos)

Despite these minor age-related imperfections, the artwork remains bold and visually striking.

Collector Appeal

Vintage posters featuring B. B. King are highly sought after by collectors of blues memorabilia, music history, and psychedelic-era poster art. This large-format piece makes an excellent display item for collectors, music enthusiasts, or fans of classic American blues.

                                  Serious collector offers are welcome.

⚠️ Only 1 available — this item will not be restocked once sold.