1981 Shake Russell Dana Cooper Houston Rock Concert Ticket Stub Gilley's ad back

Own a piece of Texas music history with this original December 28, 1981 concert ticket stub featuring legendary Texas singer-songwriters Shake Russell and Dana Cooper.

This ticket is from their performance at the iconic Rockefeller's Houston—one of Houston’s most beloved live music venues during the late 1970s and early 1980s.

What makes this piece especially collectible is the advertisement on the back for Gilley's (Pasadena, TX)—the world-famous honky-tonk nightclub that rose to national prominence during the Urban Cowboy era. This detail adds a unique crossover appeal between concert memorabilia and pop culture history.

Key Features

• 📅 Date: December 28, 1981
• 🎤 Artists: Shake Russell & Dana Cooper
• 📍 Venue: Rockefeller’s – Houston, Texas
• 🎟️ Type: Original vintage ticket stub
• 🔄 Reverse: Gilley’s nightclub advertisement (Pasadena, TX)
• 🤠 Era: Urban Cowboy / Texas music scene peak years

Condition

Presentable and worn

Why This Is a Great Collectible

Vintage concert ticket stubs remain one of the most affordable and accessible entry points into music memorabilia collecting. Pieces like this offer:

• Authentic connection to a specific night in music history
• Increasing scarcity as paper ephemera disappears over time
• Strong regional appeal (Texas music & honky-tonk culture)
• Unique dual-interest with the Gilley’s / Urban Cowboy connection

Perfect For

• Texas music collectors
• Americana & country rock fans
• Vintage concert memorabilia enthusiasts
• Urban Cowboy / Gilley’s collectors
• Entry-level collectors looking for affordable historical pieces

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