Northwest rock 'n' roll band Jr. Cadillac was formed in 1970 by musicians Jim Manolides, Buck Ormsby, George Rudiger, Bob Hosko, and Ned Neltner. Throughout the 1970s, the band opened for many big shows that came through the Northwest: The Kinks, The Beach Boys, ELO, Yes, and Jethro Tull. The band backed Chuck Berry twelve times on his tours through the region. Jr. Cadillac also played regularly at the Rainbow Tavern in the University District until its closure in 1986. Over the years, many musicians have joined and left Jr. Cadillac, which, as of 2018, continues to play frequently and "spread the Jr. Cadillac gospel of 'Good Time, Good Music Rock 'n' Roll' far and wide."
This poster reprints the album cover to advertise the band's "Hamburgers to Go" LP, recorded at Rain Studio and released on the band's label Great Northwest Records in 1974.
Text on poster: Jr. Cadillac Burns One, Great Northwest Record Co. Seattle WN, Hamburgers to Go, Jr. Cadillac, G.N.W.R.C., STALB 1,000,003
Caption information source: "Our Story," Jr. Cadillac, http://www.jrcadillac.com/ourstory.html; "Local musicians who backed Chuck Berry have electrifying memories," by Erik Lacitis, The Seattle Times: Web Edition Articles, March 19, 2017.
Physical Description: 1 poster : b&w ; 17.5 x 23.25 in.
Additional Information: Digital copy of this item available thanks to funding from a 2016 Institute for Museum and Library Services grant. Metadata updated as part of a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services administered by the Library Services and Technology Act, through the Washington State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State.
