Alton Kelley: June 17, 1940 – June 1, 2008

13th Floor Elevators, 9/2/1966, Avalon Ballroom
Artwork by Stanley Mouse and Alton Kelley

In the world of psychedelic poster art, Stanley Mouse and Alton Kelley reigned supreme through the hallowed early age of concert posters. To celebrate the coming of Roky Erickson’s 13th Floor Elevators to the stage of the Family Dog’s Avalon Ballroom, the famed poster duo designed this bright and surrealistic artwork to accompany the event. In September of ’66, the Elevators were well on their way to becoming an underground cult favorite, and remain today a musical institution that’s influenced a legion of young bands looking to emulate their psychedelic garage rock stylings. With an opening set by their Texas brethren the Sir Douglas Quintet, this show was a powerhouse of eccentric ‘60s rock ‘n’ roll.

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