Columbia booked the band for engagements around the country and on March 8, 1968, Big Brother became the first band to play at the newly opened Fillmore East. Shortly thereafter, they signed a contract with Columbia Records. Joplin's strong vocals were a major turning point for Big Brother and they went on to achieve national success.īig Brother's first major breakthrough was its performance at the Monterey Pop Festival in June 1967. Joplin made the trip from Austin, Texas and debuted with Big Brother on June 10, 1966. Chet Helms decided that the band needed a vocalist, and he contacted Janis Joplin about joining. This is the first version and arguably the most powerful.īig Brother became the extremely popular house band at the Avalon Ballroom, but it was primarily an instrumental band. He created this silkscreen headshop poster with stunning day glow, fluorescent inks that dazzle under black light.īeeghley did several versions of this poster in 1970, one with the singer’s name in multiple colors and one which had peace signs accenting the “i’s” in Janis Joplin. Beeghly's claim to fame was the amount of time, effort and materials he invested to create true works of art that transcended the genre. The artist produced a series of these blacklight posters in the late 60's and early 70's featuring top acts of the day, like the Stones, Dylan and Hendrix. Beatles 1963 England Concert Poster w/Chris Montez & Tommy Roe Pt.This large vintage Janis Joplin headshop poster was designed by the legendary concert poster artist Dail W.Clovers / Ruth Brown / Billy Eckstine Concert Poster 1954 Kansas City.Jefferson Airplane Concert Poster 1960s Psychedelic Bi-Plane Design.Everly Bros., Buddy Holly 1958 Concert Window Card – Rochester, NY.The Beach Boys 1962 Burbank, CA Very Early Handbill.To see more scarce and collectable rock-concert posters from the late ’60s (including a beautiful Janis Joplin solo one), just trip on over to this page right here on my Web site: And yes, I pay TOP DOLLAR for vintage Sixties concert posters that I love, like this one. This Big Brother & The Holding Company ticket poster is explained in great detail by long-time collector Peter J. This is the first poster that Bill Graham produced for his Fillmore East venue, formerly the Village Theatre in New York City, and it is sometimes known as the FE-1 poster. in New York City – Advance Seats Available & 11:15 PM… Fillmore East, formerly the Village Theater – Second Ave. : Tim Buckley, Albert King and the Joshua Light Showįriday, March 8 – 2 Performances… 8 P.M. This large vintage Janis Joplin headshop poster was designed by the legendary concert poster artist Dail W. (And then small credits to): Linda Eastman, Charles Brandywynn The entire text, just as it reads on this 1960s Fillmore East concert poster, from left to right and top to bottom:īill Graham Presents In N.Y. After all, Buckley and King certainly helped draw customers. Unlike nowadays, back then the opening acts were an important part of any show, so many people would consider this to be a Janis Joplin, Tim Buckley & Albert King concert poster, not just BB&HC. Notice that the band photo was taken by Linda Eastman – the future wife of Beatle Paul McCartney. Alternative Name: Janis Joplin (Blacklight) Subvariant title: Funko Shop Exclusive. In addition, other Big Brother & The Holding Company window displays contain bright psychedelic colors throughout, but artist Brandywynn opted for straight black & white to nice effect with this window sign.Ĭollectors regard this to be a Janis Joplin concert poster, because her image is front & center in the picture of Big Brother & The Holding Company, and she was definitely the “star of the show” by 1968. Most Big Brother & The Holding Company tour posters tended to be of the psychedelic variety, as was the era, but this poster has a more conventional layout, with easily readable words and a photograph of the band. This Big Brother & The Holding Company show poster is horizontal in shape and B&W in tone… a very popular design pulled off by poster artist Charles Brandywynn. This is the one & only Big Brother and the Holding Company Fillmore East concert poster that was ever made, btw by the end of the year, Janis Joplin had departed the group and set out on her solo career. Please examine all pictures prior to bidding. Janis Joplin Poster, Janis Joplin Nude Poster Print, Black and White, Janis Joplin Print, Hippie Wall Art, Hippie Wall Dcor, Bedroom Art (312) 5.00 Janis Joplin Music Poster, Wall Art, Canvas Print, Room Decor, Home Decor,No Frame (166) 13.56 15. Lots of rips and tears probably stored in a damp area, some mold on back. This is an original Big Brother & The Holding Company concert poster from Bill Graham’s Fillmore East auditorium on March 8, 1968. Janis Joplin Black Light Psychedelic 1969 Poster.
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