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The Mothers of Invention, Grateful Dead Seattle 69 Bevis
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This is a notable 1969 concert poster advertising what would ultimately be a canceled show that never took place. The lineup was to feature The Mothers of Invention, Grateful Dead, Lamb, and Mint Tattoo. The cancellation adds a layer of historical significance to this piece of rock memorabilia, making it a rare artifact of a performance that never happened.
The design combines contrasting visual elements - a stark black and white photograph at the top showing a glamorous 1940s-style portrait of a woman with dramatic lighting and expressive hand gestures, set against a vibrant psychedelic bottom section.
The text at the bottom uses a distinctive, flowing psychedelic lettering style typical of the late 1960s concert poster aesthetic, rendered in multiple colors that appear to bubble and flow into each other against a bright yellow background. The band names appear to melt and twist in a characteristic psychedelic style that was particularly appropriate for bands like the Grateful Dead and The Mothers of Invention, who were at the forefront of psychedelic rock at the time.
The juxtaposition of the classic Hollywood-style portrait photography with the wild, psychedelic typography and colors creates an interesting tension that was characteristic of the era's counter-cultural graphic design. This contrast seems to represent the meeting of traditional and revolutionary cultural elements that both The Mothers of Invention and the Grateful Dead were known for in their music and performances.
The date is March 23, 1969, visible in the corner of the frame. The overall design exemplifies the bold, experimental graphic style associated with rock concert posters of this period, particularly those featuring major psychedelic rock bands like the Grateful Dead. The fact that the concert never happened makes this poster an interesting footnote in rock history.
Edition Details
- Class: Gig Poster
- Release Date: 03/23/1969
- Print Type: Original Poster (OP-1)
- Designer: Robert Bevis
- Status: Official
- Technique: Offset Lithograph
- Size: 10" x 14" (25.40 x 35.56 cm)
- Series: Split Fountain Hieroglyphics (SFH)
- Series ID: SFH-164
Gig Details
- Band: The Mothers of Invention (The Mothers)
- Band: Grateful Dead
- Band: Lamb
- Band: Mint Tattoo
- Date: 03/23/1969
- Venue: Seattle Center Arena
- City: Seattle
- State: Washington
- Country: United States
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- Sold: 2
- 6 Month Average: $0
- Average Price: $2,502
- Lowest Price: $1,704
- Highest Price: $3,300
- Original Price: $0
Price History
| 08/16/2021 | $350.00 | Private Sale |
| 08/16/2021 | $800.00 | Private Sale |
| 07/29/2021 | $75.00 | Private Sale |
| 07/27/2021 | $50.00 | Private Sale |
| 07/06/2021 | $70.00 | Private Sale |
| 08/16/2021 | $350.00 | Private Sale |
| 08/16/2021 | $800.00 | Private Sale |
| 07/29/2021 | $75.00 | Private Sale |
| 07/27/2021 | $50.00 | Private Sale |
| 07/06/2021 | $70.00 | Private Sale |
| 08/16/2021 | $350.00 | Private Sale |
| 08/16/2021 | $800.00 | Private Sale |
| 07/29/2021 | $75.00 | Private Sale |
| 07/27/2021 | $50.00 | Private Sale |
| 07/06/2021 | $70.00 | Private Sale |
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