Product description
A 1981 concert poster with Grateful Dead on the bill.
About The Grateful Dead
Grateful Dead fans, known as Deadheads, followed the band from city to city for decades. The Grateful Dead formed in the San Francisco Bay Area in 1965 and became famous for long, improvised live shows. By the 1970s, concert promotion moved to arenas and stadiums, and posters advertised ever larger shows. This poster advertised a 1981 show in Austin. 1980s music posters reflected MTV-era style, from new wave graphics to heavy metal illustration. Many concert posters listed several bands, capturing who shared the stage on a given night.
Styling this Grateful Dead concert poster
For fans of Grateful Dead, this 1981 poster from Austin is a striking way to bring live-music history home. Hang it at eye level, about 57 inches (145 cm) to its centre; 18×24″ is a versatile size for most walls. A black or antique-gold frame suits this Grateful Dead concert poster well and keeps the focus on the image. For a gallery wall, pair this Grateful Dead concert poster with two or three smaller prints, spaced 2–3 inches (5–8 cm) apart. A spot away from harsh direct sun keeps the colours of this Grateful Dead concert poster fresh for years.
At a glance
- Type: Grateful Dead concert poster
- Band: The Grateful Dead
- Year: 1981
- Style: Vintage concert posters
- Collections: Grateful Dead Posters, Vintage Concert Posters
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Available physical sizes: 8×10″, 11×14″, 12×18″, 16×20″, 18×24″, 20×30″, 24×36″
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