Pink Floyd 1977 Animals Era Houston, Texas “in the Flesh” Concert Music Poster

A 1977 concert poster, known as “in the Flesh”, with Pink Floyd on the bill in Houston, Texas, from the Animals era.

About Pink Floyd

Pink Floyd’s concept albums and visual shows made them pioneers of progressive and psychedelic rock. Many concert posters listed several bands, capturing who shared the stage on a given night. This poster advertised a 1977 show in Houston. In the 1970s, rock moved into arenas and its posters became bigger, bolder and more graphic. Concert posters are often the only surviving record of a particular line-up on a particular night. By the 1970s, concert promotion moved to arenas and stadiums, and posters advertised ever larger shows.

Styling this Pink Floyd concert poster

This 1977 poster for Pink Floyd brings a slice of 1970s music history to the wall. At 24×36″ it becomes a statement piece, while 11×14″ or 12×18″ fits shelves, desks and gallery walls. A black or antique-gold frame suits this Pink Floyd concert poster well and keeps the focus on the image. This Pink Floyd concert poster also anchors a gallery wall well; surround it with smaller pieces at even 2–3 inch gaps. Hang this Pink Floyd concert poster with its centre about 57 inches (145 cm) from the floor, or 8–10 inches above furniture.

At a glance

• Type: Pink Floyd concert poster
• Band: Pink Floyd
• Year: 1977
• Style: Vintage concert posters
• Collections: Pink Floyd Posters, Vintage Concert Posters