by happycat! >^.^<m~ | Oct 31, 2017 | Grateful Dead
This poster known as “Trip or Freak”, was the collaboration of three of the Big Five Masters and most talented artists of back in the day – Rick Griffin, Alton Kelley and Stanley Mouse. It is one of the most enduring images of the psychedelic poster era.
The central image is of Lon Chaney from the Phantom of the Opera (1925) and was Kelley’s contribution. The concert information lettering at the bottom was done by Griffin and the “Trip or Freak” lettering in the form of a topless woman was by Mouse.
The “Trip or Freak Fantasmagoraball” was held 50 years ago on Halloween in 1967 at the Winterland Arena. Winterland would later be renovated and used for hundreds of concerts throughout the 70’s, but for this concert it was still a dilapidated, run down place with a definite Halloween-like atmosphere. The popularity of this “Poster From The Past” has helped push the price of a top condition original piece to as much as the $5000 mark… or more. One reason this poster is as rare as it is is because hundreds of these posters were dipped in LSD and each head was one healthy hit, this poster was literally eaten off the planet, just sayin’!
Performing that evening were The Quicksilver Messenger Service, The Grateful Dead and Big Brother and the Holding Company. This dance/concert lived up to the awesomeness of the poster. UNFORGETABLE! It was printed two times.
Approved by the Phantom….& Professor Poster
Audio
Track 01)Alligator->drums 11:56
Track 02)Caution//cut, 18:20
Track 03)Cryptical Envelopment->01:41
Track 04)The Other One-> 02:33
Track 05)Cryptical Reprize 10:41
Archive Note:
This is a fake version of this show comprised of material from November 10th and 11th, 1967
https://archive.org/details/gd1967-10-31.sbd.unclebarry-kikola.33933.flac16
by happycat! >^.^<m~ | Jun 18, 2016 | Grateful Dead
Remembering Rick Griffin
on his 72nd Birthday,
Iconic Artist for Grateful Dead
,
Jimi Hendrix
and many more.
His often imitated style continues to influence many other artists.
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From Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rick_Griffin
Richard Alden “Rick” Griffin (June 18, 1944 – August 18, 1991) was an American artist and one of the leading designers of psychedelic posters in the 1960s. As a contributor to the underground comix movement, his work appeared regularly in Zap Comix. Griffin was closely identified with the Grateful Dead, designing some of their best-known posters and album covers such as Aoxomoxoa. His work within the surfing subculture included both film posters and his comic strip, Murphy
Via Professor Poster:
Today I take the time to remember my old friend Rick Griffin on what would have been his 72nd birthday. Rick was one of the original BIG five psychedelic rock artists and can be considered to be one of the men that truly drew the face on Rock & Roll!. His posters and artwork cover everything from cartoons and comics to classical paintings and everything in between. He is most remembered for his incredible work with the rock posters from the 60’s Avalon & Fillmore as well as his work within the surfing subculture included both film posters and his comic strip, “Murphy”. He was taken from us far to early in his life as a result of a fatal motorcycle accident in Sonoma California in August of 1991. He is missed by all of us that knew and loved him as well as the multitude of fans of his beautiful and unforgettable art. Gone, but certainly NOT… or ever will be forgotten. He lives on through his art! Rip ole buddy! ….
………. Professor Poster
by happycat! >^.^<m~ | Dec 17, 2010 | Uncategorized
Read about his passing here: “Captain Beefheart dies at age 69” | Vist Frownland for Captain Beefheart music and stuff.
Here are a few cool Beefheart poster images, including a Rick Griffin masterpiece and a Rolling Stone cover, courtesy of Wolfgang’s Vault:
Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band
Crawford Hall on 28 Oct 68:
Rick Griffin Poster
Oh, how we long for the warped Technicolor days of Captain Beefheart and the Magic Band.
For an original art-rock ensemble, this Rick Griffin-designed concert poster promoting a 1968 show at Crawford Hall in Irvine, California is a perfect visual testament to the wondrous, whacked out world of the Captain. Griffin was arguably the most successful and best known poster artist of the psychedelic age, and emblazoned here on this concert poster are some signature Griffin images???a heart, wings, and an eyeball, cast in a surreal mold with pulsating colors of the rainbow, a befitting accompaniment for the maniacal music of this band.
Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band
Poster from Avalon Ballroom on 26 Aug 66
Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band
Poster from Avalon Ballroom on 26 Aug 66
Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band
Poster from Armadillo World Headquarters on 10 May 74
Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band Poster from Avalon Ballroom on 17 Jun 66:
14 3/16″ x 20″
Rolling Stone magazine. Captain Beefheart is not even here.
Of course, you can click these images and purchase them from Wolfgang’s Vault.
They are a bit steep already, but perhaps their value will increase?
