Alton Kelly and Stanley Mouse were two like-minded souls who met in San Francisco and collaborated on many posters for the Fillmore and the Family Dog.
How big are Fillmore posters?
13×19
Built to most the popular Fillmore concert poster size of 13×19.
Which of the following designers was known for creating psychedelic posters for the Fillmore Theater?
Wes Wilson, who helped create the trippy look associated with the second half of the 1960s through the vivid, swirling posters he made for rock shows by the Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane and others, died on Jan.
When did the Fillmore West close?
July 4, 1971
Fillmore West
| Capacity | 3,000 |
| Construction | |
|---|---|
| Opened | July 5, 1968 |
| Closed | July 4, 1971 |
| Demolished | No, building is now SVN West |
Are concert posters valuable?
Occasionally, even a couple thousand, depending on the band and quantity printed. Modern concert posters designed by lesser-known artists may not be as immediately valuable but are still worth collecting.
How old is Stanley Mouse?
81 years (October 10, 1940)
Stanley Mouse/Age
Stanley George Miller (born October 10, 1940), better known as Mouse and Stanley Mouse, is an American artist, notable for his 1960s psychedelic rock concert poster designs for the Grateful Dead and Journey albums cover art as well as many others.
Who inspired Wes Wilson?
His style was heavily influenced by the Art Nouveau movement. Wilson was considered to be one of “The Big Five” San Francisco poster artists, along with Alton Kelley, Victor Moscoso, Rick Griffin, and Stanley Mouse.
What is Fillmore West now?
SVN West
The Fillmore West was a historic rock and roll music venue in San Francisco, California, which became famous under the direction of concert promoter Bill Graham from 1968 to 1971….Fillmore West.
| Construction | |
|---|---|
| Opened | July 5, 1968 |
| Closed | July 4, 1971 |
| Demolished | No, building is now SVN West |
How do I identify a Fillmore era poster?
Please Note: Some Fillmore posters were printed several times during the Fillmore Era. First printing posters are indicated by a “-1” after the number, second printings by a “-2”, etc All of these are original Bill Graham posters produced during that time period.
When did the Bill Graham poster series start?
The Bill Graham poster series began in 1966 with The Jefferson Airplane’s February 4-6 shows at the Fillmore Auditorium. In July of 1968 Graham moved out of the original Fillmore and took over the Carousel Ballroom, renaming it the Fillmore West.
Is Fillmore West a live performance venue?
Fillmore West is one of more than 300 live performance venues listed in the Classic Posters Search by Venue Index.
When did Billy Graham move out of the Fillmore West?
In July of 1968 Graham moved out of the original Fillmore and took over the Carousel Ballroom, renaming it the Fillmore West. Many of his largest shows were held 2 blocks from the original Fillmore at Winterland a former ice skating rink.
