Jahfin Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Like vinyl records, hair metal and Ricky Martin, the world of rock art - album covers, posters and the like -- just doesn't score as much attention as it once did. These days, the few non-video visuals that remain part of the music experience usually get shrunk down to fit on an iPod screen, if they show up at all. One holdout that's not only still alive, but thriving, however, is the custom designed concert poster. So many shows, so little time? Here's a look at the 25 coolest posters in rock history. And yes, it's undeniable: San Francisco figures prominently. To see the posters click here: http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/posters/rock.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattmc1973 Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Gotta love Zep's avocado poster! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Klu Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Nothing with Cream or Factory Records...okay.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joelmon Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 I would like to ADD one....this is when I saw the Rolling Stones in Hawaii..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lzfan715 Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 The Zep poster beat some that they listed higher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electricmage Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 I think the Air Raid Warden Zep poster (which I have) is 20 times cooler then the Avacado Zep poster listed. I want that Tom Petty one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouncing~ship Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 A big ass pig over the golden gates would do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBulle Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 I would like to ADD one....this is when I saw the Rolling Stones in Hawaii..... Ooh that one is beautiful! Never saw it before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lzfan715 Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 I want to get the Zep poster ipod cover from Wolfgang's Vault. No one will know who it is but I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jahfin Posted April 5, 2008 Author Share Posted April 5, 2008 I just went to a rock poster exhibit at UNC. It's still going on if anyone in the area is interested. Paper Covers Rock You can also see some of the posters here. I would have loved to stick around for T-Bone Burnett's talk at UNC yesterday but it just wasn't in the cards. One of my favorite posters with artwork by Rick Griffin (who did a lot of the Grateful Dead's posters as well): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3hrsoflunacy Posted April 5, 2008 Share Posted April 5, 2008 I think the Air Raid Warden Zep poster (which I have) is 20 times cooler then the Avacado Zep poster listed. The Air Raid one rocks. I have it, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whalaw Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 I like Air Raid Man: and BG-170: From the BG series, I really like BG-199: There is also a large screened reprint of BG-199 done by Tuten in the early 90s which is pretty cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jahfin Posted April 19, 2008 Author Share Posted April 19, 2008 Images From Pearl Jam vs. Ames Bros: Thirteen Years of Tour Posters: Pearl Jam in Posters: A Gallery of Illustrated Tour Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jahfin Posted April 19, 2008 Author Share Posted April 19, 2008 One from my personal collection from when R.E.M. played the Ryman in Nashville during their last U.S. tour in 2004: More Hatch Show Prints from the Ryman here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whalaw Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 I really enjoy Hatch Show posters. I think it is the "rustic" look of the letterpress technique that impresses me most. Anyhow, many more Hatch Show Prints can be seen here: http://www.expressobeans.com/public/search.php?artist=29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadScreamingGallery Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 This is one of my favorite rock posters - it is from Poland and it is advertising "A Hard Day's Night". It is printed on a heavier weight paper than typical posters and the print looks more like a lithograph then a poster. We had it framed and hanging on the wall but my husband feared sun damage so we have it stored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Xtazy Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 and look at these babies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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