This is a 1978 poster of the Grateful Dead and their Egypt Tour they performed under the pyramids in 1978. The design on the poster is a blend of their signature style and Ancient Egyptian motifs, featuring a stylized winged sun disc and a pyramid with an eye.
Artist: Stanley Mouse and Alton Kelley
Published by Paper Dragon and Dragon's World
Printed in England
Dimensions: 16 in x 12 in (40 cm x 30 cm)
Condition: some fading and light marks, see photos.
The Grateful Dead was an American rock band formed in 1965 in Palo Alto, California. The band fused elements of rock, folk, country, jazz, bluegrass, blues, rock and roll, gospel, reggae, world music, and psychedelia; for live performances of lengthy instrumental jams that typically incorporated modal and tonal improvisation; and for its devoted fan base, known as "Deadheads". "Their music", writes Lenny Kaye, "touches on ground that most other groups don't even know exists." These various influences were distilled into a diverse and psychedelic whole that made the Grateful Dead "the pioneering Godfathers of the jam band world".
A poster for the Grateful Dead's legendary concerts in Egypt in 1978—an iconic event where they played in the shadow of the Pyramids and the Sphinx. This artwork was created by the famous psychedelic art duo Stanley "Mouse" Miller and Alton Kelley, who were responsible for much of the Grateful Dead's most iconic imagery (including the "Skeleton and Roses" logo).
Because of the age of these posters, there are areas of wear and tear, particularly on the edges. I have done my best to take photos where they are torn or stained. The good news is that when framed, the tears press up well against glass, and edges can be hidden by mats. Any wear picked up from years are part of the vintage charm.
When framed these colourful and detailed posters, with vibrant colours can become a centre piece for any room, to remind us of a simpler time.
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