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Concert Poster This is an original Bill Graham concert poster (cataloged as BG-155) from January 1969.
Designed by artist Randy Tuten, the piece advertises a historic three-night billing at the legendary Fillmore West in San Francisco.
Key Facts About the Poster & Concert
• The Date: January 9, 10, and 11, 1969.
• The Lineup: Country Joe & the Fish headlined the event, with Led Zeppelin billed second, and blues legend Taj Mahal opening.
• Historical Significance: This weekend marked Led Zeppelin's very first live appearance in the San Francisco Bay Area, occurring just days before their self-titled debut studio album was officially released. Because they were still relatively unknown in the United States, they played as a supporting act under Country Joe.
• The Artwork: Tuten built the psychedelic lettering around an image of a classic automobile. He later noted that he chose the car because he felt Led Zeppelin was quickly proving to be the powerful "new Cadillac of rock & roll".
• Light Show: Visual effects for the concert weekend were provided by the famous San Francisco psych-rock light collective, the Brotherhood of Light. |
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