The 1960's were a interesting time and the music reflected the era. The social media of the time were the posters that were plastered on telephone polls, empty buildings, storefronts, etc. The Haight Street Art Gallery had an exhibit based on the birth of these posters
Bill Graham was a music promoter who along with Chet Helms led the so-called San Francisco music movement during this time.
This is the first poster that Bill Graham had done:
As time went on, Graham started working with local artists to develop the psychedelic look of the posters
It was really cool seeing the birth of a whole movement and these posters are so very cool.
Those posters are great, and bring back a lot of memories!
ReplyDeleteGiving me all the Hibby vibes.
ReplyDeleteI had to do a double take - I was like BILLY GRAHAM - THE PREACHER???
Fascinating! I specially love the text being part of the whole image.
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So great! I like how the type is so much part of the image.
ReplyDeleteI keep telling my boys to pay attention. They are witnessing a lot in history right now.
Brilliant loved these posters so nostalgic too :-)
ReplyDeleteHave a postertastic week Patrick 👍
I've always thought those psychedelic posters were fun, and of course I have seen many of them on display at the Fillmore and at Amoeba Records.
ReplyDeleteThose posters took me back in time! I'd love to have the Greatful Dead one on my wall!
ReplyDeleteIt is interesting to read some of these posters that date back to 1960s...
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ReplyDeleteVery cool, indeed. I love concert posters and find it such a treat to come across printed versions of present shows since everything is largely done online. Awesome round up here!
ReplyDeleteVery cool posters, Patrick! Thanks so much for sharing! :)
ReplyDeleteNice posters! Thank you for your weekend coffee share.
ReplyDeleteI love the design style of these posters. Wish I had a few. Thanks for linking up.
ReplyDeleteThanks also for joining in #Allseasons. Come back to the same post next week (as I'm on holidays)...
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