Grateful Dead 1984 Berkeley, CA “Pharoh” Concert Poster

A 1984 concert poster, known as “Pharoh”, with Grateful Dead on the bill in Berkeley, CA.

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. Concert posters were made to promote a single show, which is why so few originals survive. This poster advertised a 1984 show in Berkeley. 1980s music posters reflected MTV-era style, from new wave graphics to heavy metal illustration. Concert posters are often the only surviving record of a particular line-up on a particular night.

Styling this Grateful Dead concert poster

This 1984 poster for Grateful Dead brings a slice of 1980s music history to the wall. 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. This Grateful Dead concert poster also anchors a gallery wall well; surround it with smaller pieces at even 2–3 inch gaps. Keep this Grateful Dead concert poster out of strong direct sunlight to protect its colours.

At a glance

• Type: Grateful Dead concert poster
• Band: The Grateful Dead
• Year: 1984
• Style: Vintage concert posters
• Collections: Grateful Dead Posters, Vintage Concert Posters