Rock and Roll Art
Bob Masse
Bob is from Canada’s west coast and has been producing concert posters since the 1960s.
While attending art school in Vancouver, British Columbia, he began his career doing posters for the folk acts that came through town, in exchange for free drinks, tickets, and the opportunity to meet the musicians.
As folk became folk-rock, and Vancouver was visited by such bands as the Grateful Dead,The Doors, the Jefferson Airplane andSteve Miller, Bob continued to produce memorable
concert posters for these bands, and helped pioneer the emerging psychedelic art genre. He was greatly influenced by the art and music scenes in Los Angeles and San Francisco, where he spent considerable time in the late 1960s.
Masse befriended the Vancouver band, the Collectors, and when they traveled to Los Angeles to make a record, he followed, spending the final years of the 1960s living in the Laurel Canyon area, producing posters and album covers for various bands of the day. His work from this time is highly sought by collectors.
Bob’s designs reflect his interest in the art nouveau movement and the work of Alphonse Mucha in particular. While he employs many of the techniques of that period, his brilliant colour palette, unique lettering style, and bold composition give his art a signature look.
As rock concert art began to enjoy a surge in popularity duing the 90s, Masse returned to the medium with renewed force, producing a steady stream of posters for the first time since the 1970s.
Dee Lippingwell
Dee Lippingwell, the renowned concert photographer hailing from Vancouver, found her calling through a symphony of passion for music. In the vibrant rhythm of the 70s, her lens danced alongside local musicians, capturing their essence in still frames that resonated with the energy of live performance.
As the melody of her career crescendoed, Dee ascended to immortalize some of the most iconic figures of rock 'n' roll and beyond. Throughout the electrifying decades of the 80s, 90s, and into the Millennium, her camera became a conduit for the essence of music, encapsulating the spirit of legendary artists and etching their presence into the annals of history.
In recognition of her unparalleled contributions to the world of music photography, Dee Lippingwell was bestowed with Canada's Famous Woman Award, a testament to her pioneering spirit and trailblazing talent. But accolades did not end there; her dedication and artistry earned her a revered place in the BC Country Music Association Hall of Fame, where her images continue to echo the soulful harmonies of country music, enriching the tapestry of musical heritage for generations to come.
CELEBRATE THE ART OF THE ROCK POSTER
Captivating Masterpieces of Musical History Artistry
Concert posters from San Francisco’s legendary Fillmore auditorium, the Fillmore West, Avalon and Winterland ballrooms as well as an assortment of music posters from the last 40 years.
All vintage posters and tickets are “original” (not reprints). Fillmore and Fillmore West posters come framed with a set of tickets.
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