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Concert poster vintage psychedelic concert poster advertising the "Pop-Op Rock" event at the Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco. The event featured Andy Warhol and His Plastic Inevitable along with performances by The Velvet Underground & Nico and The Mothers of Invention, and took place on May 27, 28, and 29, 1966.
Event Details
Event Name: Pop-Op Rock
Dates: May 27, 28, 29, 1966
Venue: The Fillmore Auditorium, San Francisco
Promoter: Bill Graham
Featured Acts: Andy Warhol and His Plastic Inevitable (a multimedia show), The Velvet Underground & Nico ("Pop Girl of '66?"), and The Mothers (of Invention).
Artist: The poster was designed by Wes Wilson, a prominent figure in the 1960s psychedelic poster movement known for his innovative, swirling typography that often made the text difficult to read, which he did intentionally to make people look longer.
Collectible Information
This poster is a highly sought-after original concert poster, referred to as "BG-8" in the Bill Graham poster series. Original first printings are valuable collectibles, and their condition and the presence of a "union bug" logo in the lower left corner help determine authenticity and market value. |
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