Vintage Rock Art, "6 Days of Sound - The Fillmore Scene at Winterland" Poster, Authentic Memorabilia

This is an extremely famous and historically significant piece of San Francisco psychedelic rock art, known as "BG-99" in the Bill Graham concert series. Key Details ● Promoter: Bill Graham, the legendary San Francisco rock impresario. ● Artist: Bonnie MacLean (wife of Bill Graham). MacLean took over much of the Fillmore poster design from Wes Wilson in 1967. Her style is characterized by flowing, ornate lettering and beautiful female figures. ● Event Title: "6 Days of Sound - The Fillmore Scene at Winterland" ● Dates: The concert series ran from December 26, 1967, to New Year's Eve (December 31), 1967. This period book-ended the famous "Summer of Love" year in San Francisco. ● Venue: Winterland (San Francisco, CA). ● Lineup: The shows were split into two multi-night runs: ○ Dec. 26-28: The Doors, Chuck Berry, Salvation ○ Dec. 29-30: Chuck Berry, Big Brother and the Holding Co. (featuring Janis Joplin), Quicksilver Messenger Service ○ New Year's Eve (Dec. 31): Jefferson Airplane, Big Brother and the Holding Co., Quicksilver Messenger Service, Freedom Highway Historical Significance This poster is a spectacular encapsulation of the San Francisco psychedelic rock scene at a critical moment in time: 1. The Year-End Extravaganza: These New Year's shows were the traditional high point of the concert season, a massive celebration designed to bring together the best of the city's homegrown acts and major national stars. 2. The Doors' San Francisco Debut: This concert series marked one of The Doors' first major appearances in San Francisco. At the time, they were one of the hottest bands in the country, riding high on the success of "Light My Fire" and their first two albums. Putting them on the same bill with a rock and roll pioneer like Chuck Berry bridged the gap between the music's history and its future. 3. The Chuck Berry Replacement Story: The presence of Chuck Berry is historically notable. He was reportedly a last-minute replacement for the great soul singer Otis Redding, who tragically died in a plane crash just two weeks before the shows were scheduled to begin. Bill Graham moved quickly to secure the rock and roll legend. 4. The Rise of Local Legends: The poster heavily features the biggest stars of the "San Francisco Sound": Jefferson Airplane, Big Brother and the Holding Company (with Janis Joplin), and Quicksilver Messenger Service. 5. MacLean's Iconic Style: The artwork, featuring a beautiful woman with flowing blue and purple hair holding a peace sign ornament and a sprig of mistletoe, is one of Bonnie MacLean's most celebrated and recognizable designs. The flowing lines and intricate, highly stylized text are definitive elements of the late-period psychedelic poster movement, transitioning away from the more overtly illegible text of her predecessor, Wes Wilson. Product features - Museum-grade archival paper prevents yellowing over time. - Giclée printing ensures bright, intense colors that resist fading. - Matte finish provides a sophisticated, light-absorbing look. - Available in 46 sizes to suit any space or decor style. - Made in the USA, UK, and Japan, ensuring high-quality craftsmanship. Care instructions - If the print does gather any dust, you may wipe it off gently with a clean, dry cloth.