Grateful Dead, Iowa State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, IA, June 16, 1974

$300 In stock

This black-and-white photograph captures the Grateful Dead in concert at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, IA, on June 16, 1974. Shot by photographer Herb Kossover, the image reflects the raw energy of the band during a pivotal 1970s performance. A piece from the Retro Photo Archive, it is an authentic music history document.

Photograph by Herb Kossover, part of the Retro Photo Archive
Black-and-white concert image from the 1970s
Available in multiple sizes: 8x10, 11x14, 16x20, 20x24, and 24x36
Features the Grateful Dead live at the Iowa State Fairgrounds
Presented by Morrison Hotel Gallery, a trusted source for iconic music photography

Customer Reviews (4.6 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Mia U. ★★★★★ Sep 7, 2026

The contrast on this print really pulls you right into that June 1974 field, the crowd's energy almost tangible behind the band. Framing it was the first thing I did when it arrived, and the black-and-white tones make it feel like a true piece of history.

Ryan U. ★★★★★ Sep 1, 2026

The grain in this Herb Kossover print is gorgeous, and the black-and-white really brings out the raw energy of that 1974 fairgrounds show. I’ve stared at the crowd’s blur in the foreground for ages—feels like you’re right there in the dust.

Robert Q. ★★★★★ Aug 23, 2026

The grain and contrast in this Herb Kossover shot really pull you right into that 1974 Iowa crowd. It’s a raw, honest slice of the Dead’s summer tour, and the black-and-white makes the whole thing feel like a memory you actually had.