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This lined notebook features Jimi Hendrix Experience, 1968, by David Byrd.
This mesmerizing artwork by David Byrd promoted a Jimi Hendrix concert presented by Bill Graham at the Fillmore East in New York City on May 10, 1968. Note Byrd's attention to detail, using a drop-bow compass for the circles and meticulously rendering Hendrix's iconic afro. Although Sly and the Family Stone were the opening act, they are not mentioned on the handbill.
A particularly American phenomenon, the psychedelic style (1966–72) emerged on the West Coast and quickly became a signifier of youth counterculture. Inspired by the use of hallucinogens, the designs combine contrasting colors with nearly illegible, swirling text—supposedly best viewed when high. In many cases, the compositions are so complex that some viewers cannot decipher them at first glance, bucking the idea that posters must be instantly and universally comprehensible. Many of the artists also draw on Art Nouveau and Victorian motifs. Contrary to popular myth, all of these posters were printed using photo-offset lithography—the cheapest method of mass printing at the time.
David Byrd, born in 1941, is an American graphic artist, designer, illustrator, and painter renowned for his significant contributions to the visual landscape of rock and roll music and popular culture. His versatility extended beyond rock posters to include stage musicals on Broadway, where his designs for productions like Follies and Jesus Christ Superstar became iconic. His move to Los Angeles saw him contributing his artistic talents to projects for Van Halen and Warner Bros. Additionally, Byrd's advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community was evident through his illustrations for publications like Christopher Street Magazine and his tenure as Art Director for The Advocate.
Printed by Laughing Elephant in Seattle, WA. Paperback, measures 7.25 x 5.5 inches, 24 lined pages. ISBN 9781514916964
