Original 1984 large-format concert poster for one of the most historically documented shows in LA hardcore history – “Der Fuhrer’s Birthday / Good Friday” – presented by Selfish Productions. April 20, 1984 – Stardust Ballroom, 5612 Sunset Blvd, Hollywood, CA. This show was broadcast live on KMET-FM and the Circle Jerks performance has since been officially released as a professionally remastered live album – making this one of the most historically verified and documented LA hardcore shows on record. The concept is pure politically confrontational punk genius – staging a massive anti-fascist benefit show deliberately on Hitler’s birthday, April 20. The poster features repeated anti-Nazi imagery – swastikas and Iron Crosses crossed out in red circles – with the repeated slogan Bad Ideas Die Hard. ” The juxtaposition of “Der Fuhrer’s Birthday” with “Good Friday is exactly the kind of subversive, intelligent provocation that defined the best of LA hardcore. Artwork by Kunst: Messer’84 – credited on the reverse. Circle Jerks and Social Distortion are both LA hardcore legends with massive worldwide followings. This poster captures both bands at their absolute peak – 1984 is considered the golden year of LA hardcore. Condition note: Significant fold lines and wear consistent with a 40+ year old paper item that was clearly posted and used. All text and imagery fully legible and intact. This is a working poster – not a museum piece – but absolutely original. See all photos carefully before purchasing. This is an original 1984 poster – not a reproduction. Promoter: Selfish Productions. Venue: Stardust Ballroom, 5612 Sunset Blvd, Hollywood, CA. Date: Saturday, April 20, 1984. Artist: Kunst: Messer’84.
