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legendary vintage concert poster for the opening night of the 1967 Stax/Volt European Tour, held on Friday, March 17, 1967.Concert Details & History Venue: Astoria, Finsbury Park in London, England (later renamed the Rainbow Theatre). The Tour: Titled "Hit the Road Stax", this package tour marked the first time most of these American soul and R&B legends performed across Europe, introducing the iconic "Memphis Sound" to a massive international audience.Headliners: The lineup includes soul pioneers Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, Booker T. & the M.G.'s (featuring Steve Cropper), Eddie Floyd, Arthur Conley, and The Mar-Keys.Design & Art Style The poster features the characteristic psychedelic art style of the late 1960s, using distorted, fluid typography packed into concentric swirl patterns and an eye-catching, vibrant neon pink and orange color palette. |
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