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Jefferson Airplane
"Snake Lady" psychedelic concert poster (FD-17), designed by legendary artists Stanley Mouse and Alton Kelley. It was created to promote a series of performances by Jefferson Airplane and The Great Society at San Francisco's famous Avalon Ballroom on July 22–23, 1966.Key Details & Context The Artwork: The central image utilizes a modified version of the 1907 painting "The Sin" (Die Sünde) by German Symbolist painter Franz von Stuck, depicting a nude woman enveloped by a large dark snake.Historical Significance: This event is highly notable in rock history because it features Grace Slick performing as a member of her original band, The Great Society, just months before she famously left them to join Jefferson Airplane as their lead vocalist.Production: Released as part of the influential Family Dog concert series, the poster stands out for its intricate lettering and stylized floral patterns, which came to define the 1960s counterculture aesthetic.
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