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Prolific poster artist Alton Kelley passed away on June 4, 2008 at the youthful age of 67 from complications of osteoporosis. Kelley’s distinct concert posters for artists such as Jimi Hendrix, The Grateful Dead and Big Brother and the Holding Company helped define the visual style of the 1960s counterculture.
Kelley’s posters were heavily influenced by a wide range of historical art styles including Art Nouveau, Art Déco and Bauhaus, but also borrowed styles from Native American and Chinese artwork.
It has been a tough week for Rock ‘N Roll as Kelley’s death comes just two days after the death of legendary rock guitarist Elias McDaniel, better known as Bo Diddley.
The New York Times is running a story in which you can read more about the work and life of Alton Kelley.
June 6th, 2008 at 10:44 pm
Sad. I didn’t realise Alton Kelley died. All we got out here was Yves Saint Laurent.
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June 10th, 2008 at 10:06 am
Well, I am a little behind with things right now. I did not know this guy passed away. And so goes a part of an era. Least we forget the influence of such great artist. The rock stars would have not been near as much without him. Thanks for the reminder.
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June 10th, 2008 at 5:53 pm
He is certainly one of the many artists whose work became the face of someone or something else, and yet is extremely under-recognized for it.