1967 FD-79 Big Brother Janis Joplin Blue Cheer 1601 W Evans Street Denver Large Version Poster CGC 9.0

closed on Thursday, February 29, 2024

Final Auction Price
*Final prices include buyers premium
$720.00
Starting bid: $1.00

PLEASE NOTE: There were two Original Pre-Concert Printings of the FD-79, a standard sized (OP-1) version and a 20" x 28" larger sized (OP-2) version, this here being the OP-2 larger one. Both are considered original first printings.

 

This original first printing poster is one of Rick Griffin's most appreciated and collected posters. The design is a collage of various popular characters from advertising accompanied by some favorite FD poster references. It's the timeless message of Everyone is Good at Heart, that brings this piece even greater meaning.

 

This print was made for the opening of the Denver Family Dog venue. The Denver Family Dog was a short-lived experiment to bring a San Francisco-type concert venue to the Rockies. The venture failed to make any money and closed within a year, but the club did produce a handful of great posters before its end.

 

--CRITICAL DETAILS--
--TITLE: FD-79 Poster
--GRADE: 9.0
--PERFORMERS: Big Brother with Janis Joplin, Blue Cheer, Eighth Penny Matter
--VENUE: 1601 W Evans Street
--CITY: Denver
--DATE: 09/08/67
--PRINTING: OP-2; Original Pre-Concert First Printing Poster, Large Sized Version
--SIZE: 20 x 28

 

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