A scarce oversized concert poster for a run of four shows by bruce springsteen and the e street band's at the los angeles sports arena from 30 october to 3 november 1980 in support of springsteen's fifth studio album 'the river', released only two weeks prior. The same sober black and white photograph of springsteen by frank stefanko was seen on the cover of the album. According to stefanko, the image was an outtake from the photo sessions for 1978's 'darkness on the edge of town', chosen by springsteen while mixing 'the river'. Legendary among springsteen fans, the river tour kicked off on 3 october 1980 in michigan and concluded almost a year later on 14 september 1981 in cincinnati, after 140 shows across the us, canada and europe. It was during this tour that springsteen's reputation for marathon performances really took hold, with sets extending to more than thirty songs and running up to four hours. condition unfolded, not backed. Edge wear consistent with age and use. Small wrinkles repeated approx. Every 2in. Vertically through centre-left of poster from being bashed when rolled - some with fine surface loss and some (through central image) only visible from certain angles. A light 6in. Bend to upper right corner. Areas of light surface abrasion to upper and lower margins. Would frame well as the majority of wear is peripheral.