Today marks the 23rd anniversary of the passing of one of the TRUE MIGHTY FORCES in the Rock Poster and the underground comic fields history … Rick Griffin. His work is considered by most, including his peers to be the ultimate in psychedelic art design. He did countless posters and albums and artwork for many of the San Francisco bands (including the Grateful Dead, Quicksilver Messenger Sevvice, Big Brother, The Doors, Jimi Hendrix and far too many more to attempt to mention here) during their hey-day and went on to create masterpieces for other type venues and events as well. In the mid-1960s, he participated in Ken Keseys Acid Tests. His first art exhibition was for the Jook Savages, celebrating the one-year anniversary of the Psychedelic Shop on Haight Street. Organizers for the Human Be-In saw his work and asked him to design a poster for their January 1967 event. Chet Helms was also impressed by Griffins work and asked him to design posters for the Family Dog dance concerts at the Avalon Ballroom, which led Griffin to create concert posters for the Charlatans. In 1967, Griffin, Kelley, Mouse, Victor Moscoso and Wes Wilson teamed as the founders of Berkeley Bonaparte, a company that created and marketed psychedelic posters. Griffin returned to Southern California in 1969, eventually settling in San Clemente. Todays Poster From The Past is offered and dedicated to this Great Master with his piece for this Classic Fillmore/Winterland concert for Jimi Hendrix, BG#105, The Flying Eyeball. The Poster of posters! Rick Griffin passed away at the age of 47, three days after a motorcycle accident on August 15, 1991. My dear old friend is missed not only by me but a world of others that enjoys his awesome talents and visions! Gone,….. ah yes, but he lives on through his work he left behind! Sleep peacefully Rick...... This deserves Sharing..... You bet..... Approved by Professor Poster
Posted on: Mon, 18 Aug 2014 20:42:48 +0000
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