{"product_id":"bg-46-butterfield-blues-band-by-wes-wilson","title":"Butterfield Blues Band by Wes Wilson (BG-46-1)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis original first printing of BG-46 captures the explosive creative energy of San Francisco's psychedelic poster movement at its absolute peak. Designed by Wes Wilson, the father of psychedelic poster art, this piece announces the Butterfield Blues Band and Charles Lloyd Quartet at Bill Graham's legendary Fillmore Auditorium in January 1967, just days after the historic Human Be-In in Golden Gate Park.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWilson's revolutionary liquid lettering style transforms the band names into flowing organic forms that seem to pulse with energy, while the central photograph of the Butterfield Blues Band anchors the swirling design. The sophisticated purple and olive gold palette creates a hypnotic visual rhythm that perfectly embodies the era's aesthetic. The Butterfield Blues Band was instrumental in introducing electric Chicago blues to rock audiences, while Charles Lloyd's jazz quartet featured a young Keith Jarrett on piano.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA defining artifact from the birth of the counterculture, this poster represents both significant musical history and the emergence of rock poster art as a legitimate artistic movement. A standout piece for collectors of psychedelic art, rock memorabilia, or San Francisco cultural history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wes Wilson\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45074513199219,"sku":"P8029","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/CV-64-M.jpg?v=1780778881","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/products\/bg-46-butterfield-blues-band-by-wes-wilson","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}