This is only a preview. The auction will open on: 10/28/2026 1:00:00 PM
Offered Here: Chicago 1976 Memphis Mid-South Coliseum Concert Ringer T-shirt
Item Details: This is a spectacular offering featuring an original vintage ringer t-shirt from Chicago's historic concert stop at the Mid-South Coliseum in Memphis, Tennessee, on October 14, 1976. Commemorating the legendary jazz-rock innovators during the height of their mid-1970s chart dominance, this piece features the timeless ringer style that serves as the quintessential silhouette of 1970s rock merchandising. The shirt is tagged as a size XLarge and measures approximately 20 inches from pit to pit by 27 inches in length, making it a highly sought-after find due to the rare and desirable vintage sizing. This concert artifact is a fantastic piece of regional music history and an excellent addition to any collection of classic rock apparel.
Formed in 1967 and originally known as Chicago Transit Authority, Chicago built its sound around a full horn section of trombone, trumpet and woodwinds, combining rock with jazz arrangements and pop songwriting in a way few bands of the era attempted. Through the 1970s the group released a steady run of hit albums and singles, and in 1976 the ballad "If You Leave Me Now" from Chicago X became the band's first No. 1 single on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned a Grammy Award. Chicago went on to become one of the best-selling American bands in history and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016.
Condition: The t-shirt is in particularly good condition, presenting beautifully and showing minimal effects of the decades. It exhibits only the common, light signs of wear, aging, and storage that are entirely standard for an authentic vintage garment of this era. The fabric, collar, and sleeve bands remain strong and structurally sound, and the graphics are crisp, making this an exceptionally well-preserved example of 1970s tour memorabilia.
SKU: VTM3035