Category: Concert Posters

by Daniel Paiz | September 4, 2020

It might not be that serious, but you are indeed fighting for your right to collect Beastie Boys concert posters. The group doesn't have the same lengthy careers of other acts I've covered, but they've been just as impactful. It's tough to become a...

by Jessica Meyer | September 3, 2020

Classic punk rock is definitely one of my favorite musical genres. As a music nerd, that's a bold statement for sure. But what I like about punk isn't necessarily the music itself. It's the history, the attitude, and the fact that really anyone could do it if...

by Jessica Meyer | September 1, 2020

The art of Rick Griffin is nothing short of groundbreaking. His psychedelic concert posters include some of the most iconic and interesting pieces of the era. Griffin's posters are also among the most sought after and are incredibly important in the world of collectibles. Here's a look...

by Jessica Meyer | August 28, 2020

Since 1965, the Grateful Dead have been responsible for a few very important things: music, art, and culture. All three of these are represented in the timeless concert posters that have been created over the years to advertise the band's live appearances. The Dead toured for 30...

by Jessica Meyer | August 27, 2020

If you're a music lover, chances are you own a concert poster. Perhaps it's one you waited in a merch line for hours for, one from 1970 that you spent hundreds on, or it could be the one you got for free at a festival or record...

by Jessica Meyer | August 24, 2020

Often dubbed “The Father of the 1960’s concert poster”, Wes Wilson's influence on concert posters and their evolution cannot be overstated. The psychedelic style concert poster and its melting, dripping, often illegible lettering as well as vivid colors are a staple of collectible concert art....

by Daniel Paiz | August 21, 2020

I'm flabbergasted each time I recall that Green Day is the band that wrote and performed "Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)". I grew up listening to this group (among others); however, I'm a lot more familiar with their American Idiot days...

by Daniel Paiz | August 18, 2020

Determining which Piano Man I fancy is difficult when it comes to collecting Billy Joel posters. Normally when adding to a collection, I look at different eras of a musician's career. Sometimes, I focus on which hits come along. This time, a different...

by Daniel Paiz | August 17, 2020

Collecting in the key of wonderful seems like the best way to describe searching for Stevie Wonder posters.  Try and pick one era to collect from. Wonder's career spans nearly sixty years. As you might imagine, an original poster from the 1960s might be...

by Daniel Paiz | August 9, 2020

Launching your Elton John poster collection might be easier than it seems. With such a storied career with shows across the world, your choices are endless. There are different eras that you can focus your search on; the period before rehab, the recent world...