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Concert poster, 1968 concert featuring The Jimi Hendrix Experience, John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers, and Albert King
. This poster, known as the "Flying Eyeball," is a highly recognizable piece of psychedelic art from the 1960s.
Poster Details:
Artists: The Jimi Hendrix Experience, John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers, and Albert King.
Venue: Fillmore Auditorium and Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco, California.
Dates: The concerts took place from February 1-4, 1968.
Design: The poster was designed by Rick Griffin, a prominent psychedelic poster artist. The central image features a winged, bloodshot eyeball with a rattlesnake's tail, an iconic symbol that Griffin adapted from a design by auto detailer Von Dutch.
Historical Significance: The poster is identified as BG-105 in the Bill Graham Presents series. It is considered one of Rick Griffin's best works and Jimi Hendrix's best concert posters. First-printing posters in pristine condition can sell for a significant amount at auction. A first-printing poster signed by Rick Griffin sold for $175,000 at auction in 2023. |
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