Final Auction Price
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$300.00
Starting bid: $1.00
This Pacific Northwest poster was designed by Jim Blashfield for a Crazy World of Arthur Brown show at the famous Masonic Temple in Portland. Arthur Brown's dynamic performances wild stage antics (including costumes with flapping capes and flaming horned helmet) captivated audiences. He was a pioneer of what is now termed “Shock Rock” influencing generations of artists from Alice Cooper to Marilyn Manson.
Artist Jim Blashfield made several notable contributions to the famed Bill Graham numbered poster series. He also went on to become an internationally famous filmmaker who is responsible for producing several well known music videos for Michael Jackson and Talking Heads as well as short films. The Blashfield piece being offered here is a MUST HAVE for advanced collectors and should not be overlooked as an important thread in the vast fabric of treasured artwork. Bright colors amazing historical significance and of course the obvious ultra-trippy design assuring its place in the league of GREAT Crazy World of Arthur Brown concert posters. Best of all this piece is in SUPERB Museum Quality Condition with no flaws whatsoever like it was produced yesterday!
This poster was produced for what turned out to be a cancelled concert since Arthur was busted the night before the gig in Phoenix AZ. It’s worthy to note the band Kaleidoscope also appearing on the bill. Kaleidoscope included founding member David Lindley who later created the band El Rayo-X and released numerous solo albums. An accomplished banjo player and multi-stringed-instrumentalist he has won acclaim across the nation as a session musician and all around great guy.
Poster – Crazy World of Arthur Brown Masonic Temple 1969
Grade – PAE Mint 97
Bands/Bill – Crazy World of Arthur Brown Kaleidoscope
Venue – Masonic Temple
City – Portland OR
Date – 7/10/69
Dimensions – 14” x 21 3/4”
Printing – OP-1 Original Pre-Concert First Printing
Series/Promoter – Diamond Productions
Artist – Jim Blashfield
Condition Details - Superb Museum Quality that is un-improvable in every way. Of course there are no nicks cuts tears or pinholes! 100% Original with no restoration.
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