Velvet Underground, Frank Zappa, Andy Warhol 1966 Fillmore Concert Poster

A 1966 concert poster with Velvet Underground, Frank Zappa, Andy Warhol on the bill at the Fillmore.

About Frank Zappa

Frank Zappa (1940–1993) was a prolific composer and guitarist known for satire and experimentation. Andy Warhol (1928–1987) was the leading figure of Pop Art, known for soup cans and celebrity portraits. Many concert posters listed several bands, capturing who shared the stage on a given night. The Velvet Underground, associated with Andy Warhol, became one of rock’s most influential bands. It was designed to promote a 1966 concert at the Fillmore. Many 1960s concert posters were designed to be hung in shop windows around town in the days before the show.

Styling this Frank Zappa concert poster

A 1966 souvenir of Velvet Underground, Frank Zappa, Andy Warhol at the Fillmore, it suits a listening room, studio or hallway. 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 Frank Zappa concert poster well and keeps the focus on the image. For a gallery wall, pair this Frank Zappa concert poster with two or three smaller prints, spaced 2–3 inches (5–8 cm) apart.

At a glance

• Type: Frank Zappa concert poster
• Musician: Frank Zappa
• Venue: Fillmore Auditorium
• Year: 1966
• Style: Vintage concert posters
• Collections: Frank Zappa Posters, Vintage Concert Posters