1985 Trace Elliot Artist Poster

[Chris Maury]

Hey Everyone -

Wow! I've had this poster stored away for the past 41 years. The store I worked for at the time became a Trace Elliot dealer in 1985, as soon as the amps became available in the U.S. We had a few of these posters on display.

I was looking for this specifically, and am glad it was where I thought it would be. It's actually vibrant Trace green (not sure why it's not displaying properly.)

 

Question - was this poster available in the UK as well?

[AlexMUK]

Very cool - a time capsule!.

[Lozz196]

That’s a pretty impressive list, major high profile bands there.

[Chris Maury]

2 hours ago, AlexMUK said:

Very cool - a time capsule!.

Indeed!

[Chris Maury]

2 hours ago, Lozz196 said:

That’s a pretty impressive list, major high profile bands there.

Agreed! This was especially impressive at the time because so many of these bands and artists were constantly getting radio airplay at the time.

 

Believe me, we significantly increased the number of American bands to add to the list shortly afterward.😉

[JJTee]

Awesome to see Chas ‘n’ Dave in amongst that list!

[Chris Maury]

1 minute ago, JJTee said:

Awesome to see Chas ‘n’ Dave in amongst that list!

I'm not familiar with them. What's their story?

[JJTee]

21 minutes ago, Chris Maury said:

I'm not familiar with them. What's their story?

I wouldn’t know where to start! I’m sure someone will come along and explain their backstory very eloquently. I know they were well-respected session musicians in the 1960s, and then they morphed into this unique act. I think they were regarded as a bit of a novelty act by the general public, with their cheeky singles in late 70s/early 80s, but they’re clearly very talented performers:

 

[Chris Maury]

10 minutes ago, JJTee said:

I wouldn’t know where to start! I’m sure someone will come along and explain their backstory very eloquently. I know they were well-respected session musicians in the 1960s, and then they morphed into this unique act. I think they were regarded as a bit of a novelty act by the general public, with their cheeky singles in late 70s/early 80s, but they’re clearly very talented performers:

 

Thanks - that was fun! Talented guys, no doubt. The Albert Lee appearance was nice as well!😝

[Mykesbass]

2 hours ago, Chris Maury said:

I'm not familiar with them. What's their story?

 

1 hour ago, JJTee said:

I wouldn’t know where to start! I’m sure someone will come along and explain their backstory very eloquently. I know they were well-respected session musicians in the 1960s, and then they morphed into this unique act. I think they were regarded as a bit of a novelty act by the general public, with their cheeky singles in late 70s/early 80s, but they’re clearly very talented performers:

 

Not forgetting their sampled appearance on Eminem's 'My Name Is'.

[super al]

Never thought I'd see 2 of my favourite bands, Level 42 and New Model Army on the same list for anything 😄

[MacDaddy]

On 16/02/2026 at 19:27, Chris Maury said:

I'm not familiar with them. What's their story?

 

They sold about 2 million records in London alone, which if you add to their worldwide sales, means they've sold about 2 million records.

[MacDaddy]

On 16/02/2026 at 19:27, Chris Maury said:

I'm not familiar with them. What's their story?

 

On 16/02/2026 at 19:53, JJTee said:

I wouldn’t know where to start! I’m sure someone will come along and explain their backstory very eloquently. I know they were well-respected session musicians in the 1960s, and then they morphed into this unique act. I think they were regarded as a bit of a novelty act by the general public, with their cheeky singles in late 70s/early 80s, but they’re clearly very talented performers:

 

 

 

"I was at Eric Clapton's wedding when I joined the Beatles" Chas laughs.

 

"Me and the missus got invited an there was a marquee set up in the grounds with a stage, amps and drum kit in case anyone felt like getting up and having a jam.

 

"Anyway, this little kid started bashing the drums and called over to me saying "C'mon Chas, sing Gertcha for us". So I go up with the mic and started singing some rock and roll stuff. I looked up and there was Ringo sitting there smiling at me. The next thing I knew Paul was plugging in his bass and George slipping a guitar over his head. And there's me in the middle thinking "I'm the fourth flippin' Beatle here!"

[super al]

1 hour ago, MacDaddy said:

 

They sold about 2 million records in London alone, which if you add to their worldwide sales, means they've sold about 2 million records.

I got dragged kicking and screaming to a C&D gig at Salisbury city hall at the age of about 35... I loved it by the end, great musicians and entertainers. Battered old case full of CDs for a merch stand 😄

[Piers_Williamson]

On 16/02/2026 at 19:27, Chris Maury said:

I'm not familiar with them. What's their story?

Chas Hodges was a session bass player in the 1960s and played with Jerry Lee Lewis and Gene Vincent.  He played in 'Heads Hands and Feet' with Albert Lee and almost ended up as the bass player of Deep Purple.

 

You might also enjoy the words of this:

 

 

 

[MacDaddy]

6 hours ago, super al said:

I got dragged kicking and screaming to a C&D gig at Salisbury city hall at the age of about 35... I loved it by the end, great musicians and entertainers. Battered old case full of CDs for a merch stand 😄

 

I saw them at the Great British Beer Festival one year. Perfect place to see them 😎

Don't remember any Trace gear though.

[Piers_Williamson]

On 16/02/2026 at 19:53, JJTee said:

I wouldn’t know where to start! I’m sure someone will come along and explain their backstory very eloquently. I know they were well-respected session musicians in the 1960s, and then they morphed into this unique act. I think they were regarded as a bit of a novelty act by the general public, with their cheeky singles in late 70s/early 80s, but they’re clearly very talented performers:

 

And check out the cameo performance from Eric Clapton (alongside Albert Lee) at around the 30 minute mark of this.  I think Chas and Dave were big mates with him

[Stub Mandrel]

On 13/02/2026 at 15:54, Chris Maury said:

Question - was this poster available in the UK as well?

 

I would guess so, almost entirely UK acts!

[Chris Maury]

57 minutes ago, Piers_Williamson said:

Chas Hodges was a session bass player in the 1960s and played with Jerry Lee Lewis and Gene Vincent.  He played in 'Heads Hands and Feet' with Albert Lee and almost ended up as the bass player of Deep Purple.

 

You might also enjoy the words of this:

 

 

 

HA! Thanks for sharing!🤣

[Chris Maury]

22 minutes ago, Stub Mandrel said:

 

I would guess so, almost entirely UK acts!

Sounds logical to me!

Thanks!😀