Spirit Handbill
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Orr drew from the traditions and tall tales of many cultures to design the artwork for BG265. The concert featured Spirit and frequent Fillmore performer, Elvin Bishop.
The handbill was only printed once before the concert and presents a calendar of upcoming Bill Graham events on the reverse. It measures 4 5/8" x 6 15/16".
There were also some pre-concert postcard mailers printed that were conjoined with the BG264 image (see BG264/265). They measure 7" x 9 1/4".
Barely out of high school when the psychedelic scene rocked San Francisco, Orr aspired to become a Fillmore poster artist. Hired in 1970 by Bill Graham's art director, Pat Hanks, many of his first posters featured detailed lettering on rich colorways and reflected the influence of artists Kelly, Mouse and Griffin. Orr's style evolved to include designs featuring female nudes and photographs combined with complex lettering and backgrounds. His posters are compelling artwork, a mixture of pure public relations and religious or political themes done in jewel-like tones.