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authentic vintage 1966 Family Dog Productions "King Kong Memorial Dance" concert poster (designated as FD-2 in the official series catalogue). Key Details & Background The Designers: This iconic piece was a collaborative effort between Chet Helms (the founder of Family Dog) and legendary psychedelic rock poster artist Wes Wilson. Chet Helms sourced and cropped the central photo of the ape from a news magazine, while Wes Wilson contributed the famous top-left "Family Dog Presents" logo—making its very first appearance on a concert poster.The Lineup: The poster advertises a historic concert held on Saturday, February 26, 1966, at San Francisco's Fillmore Auditorium. It features The Great Society (the early band of Grace Slick) sharing the bill with The Grass Roots, Big Brother & the Holding Company (prior to Janis Joplin joining), and Quicksilver Messenger Service.Signature: At the very bottom center, this specific copy features a hand-signed pencil signature by artist Wes Wilson. |
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