The Doors Poster
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Tuten's easy-to-read poster was a welcome relief for fans perplexed by a series of dense Singer offerings. Jim Morrison's wildness and instability both on and off the stage made The Doors a controversial band, but they continued to draw huge crowds hoping to hear the brilliance the band was capable of delivering on any given night.
The poster was only printed once before the concert. It measures 13 15/16" x 21".
The 2nd printing is on uncoated matte stock and has "W 2021" in the lower right hand margin. It was printed in 2021 by the Wolfgang's in a 250 copy run. This reprint measures 13" x 20".
The 3rd printing is on coated stock and has "W 2023" in the lower right hand margin. It was printed in 2023 by Wolfgang's in a 250 copy run. This reprint measures 14" x 21".
Randy Tuten is the only poster artist whose work spans five decades of design for The Fillmore. The 23 year-old San Francisco native was hired by Bill Graham in January, 1969, and their mutual taste for traditional, readable design style led to a long-lasting work relationship. Although influenced by the compositions of "Fillmore Five" artists Mouse, Kelley and Griffin, Tuten avoided "... Heavy meaning in my posters." Tuten's style reflected his skill as a draftsman, and his designs evolved into an eclectic mix of graphic imagery, lettering and photographs.