Frank Kozik - Red Hot Chili Peppers / Mary's Danish / Primus at The Fillmore in San Francisco concert poster art (1989) - Music
Artist: Frank Kozik (All)
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KOZIK art show @ Heaven Gallery (March 2024)
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DescriptionRed Hot Chili Peppers / Mary's Danish / Primus concert poster/pinArt by Frank Kozik Bill Graham - 1989 I never thought I'd have the chance to own an original piece by Kozik. In my eyes he's a legend in the concert poster world and helped influence an entire generation of artists and basically created a "house" style for poster art in the 90's and beyond in the rock and alternative worlds. This piece features a poster art legend creating a piece for the legendary The Fillmore in San Francisco, CA promoted by Bill Graham on September 15 and 16, 1989! Too add to the gravitas of the this piece, 1989 was an extremely pivotal time in the RHCP's story. In late 1988 John Frusciante and Chad Smith joined the band. Then in 1989 the band started writing their 4th album, Mother's Milk, which was released on August 16, 1989. It was a formative year for the band's next 30+ years. It's also cool to think that this was drawn super early in Kozik's poster career. I'll note you can still see some light pencils with the ink and some whiteout on this piece. I can't help but wonder if this poster was a tribute to the album cover (image above). The album was certified gold in March 1990, which was just a few months after this show. The album featured the band's cover of Stevie Wonder's "Higher Ground": Huge thank you to Yann for parting with this piece and for a wonderful transaction! UPDATE - March 3, 2024 - Heaven by Marc Jacobs has curated a KOZIK art show @ Heaven Gallery 336 N Fairfax, LA, CA 90036 on display for the month of March. The color version of this poster is 1 of 17 framed poster on display. Social/Sharing |
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Brian Peck 
Member Since 2003
1 - Posted on 6/22/2023
Cool!!!! I have a number of Fillmore poster artwork, this one is great. Congrats!!!
George H
Member Since 2009
Posted on 6/22/2023
Brian Peck wrote:
Cool!!!! I have a number of Fillmore poster artwork, this one is great. Congrats!!!
Thanks, Brian! I love looking at your poster art collection!
Tyler T
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 6/22/2023
Is that a hot babe and a skull with flames on a RHCP poster? Nothing short of fantastic, George! Sincere congrats on getting a piece from Frank Kozik!
George H
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 6/22/2023
Tyler T wrote:
Is that a hot babe and a skull with flames on a RHCP poster? Nothing short of fantastic, George! Sincere congrats on getting a piece from Frank Kozik!
Thanks my friend. Great seeing you at Heroes.
Eric Wenger
Member Since 2012
1 - Posted on 6/22/2023
Gorgeous piece, and seeing it in person was even better! Congrats George.
George H
Member Since 2009
Posted on 6/22/2023
Eric Wenger wrote:
Gorgeous piece, and seeing it in person was even better! Congrats George.
Thanks so much my friend! Great catching up and looking at some great art and ink.
Michael McIsaac
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 6/22/2023
Insanely cool. Reminds me that I really need to see RHCP live.
George H
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 6/22/2023
Michael McIsaac wrote:
Insanely cool. Reminds me that I really need to see RHCP live.
Thanks my friend! It's amazing they are still rocking hard after all these years.
Mark V
Member Since 2021
1 - Posted on 6/22/2023
Kozik visualized rock culture in the 90s as this terrific image shows. Mary's Danish...now that's a blast from the past.
George H
Member Since 2009
Posted on 6/22/2023
Mark V wrote:
Kozik visualized rock culture in the 90s as this terrific image shows. Mary's Danish...now that's a blast from the past.
I missed the boat on Mary's Danish but it's been fun going back and listening to them. It's also fun to see a young Primus on the bottom of this bill all those years ago.
George H
Member Since 2009
Posted on 6/22/2023
Wolvie Fan wrote:
Dang, that must have been a great show.
I can only imageine! I've tried to search for any video from the shows with no luck, but still hoping someone has video from one of these nights that they put online in the future.
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 6/22/2023
Wow! Now this is a true rarity! The fact that you got one from the year the band really began to explode on the scene and that it's for a concert at such a famed venue, is incredible. Big kudos to you, George!
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 6/23/2023
Flaming Mad Skull and a topless babe pushes the limits of the 80's and could only be used in rebellious places with a dangerous edge.
Keith Becker
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 6/23/2023
Man thats SO great! and SUCH a George piece. Congratulations! Mother's Milk is def a favorite album of mine. Having such a cool piece of the history of that time for them is f'in LEGENDARY!
Mike Rice
Member Since 2003
1 - Posted on 6/24/2023
Really cool! I'm happy just owning a Kozik print or two. But an OG is a dream.
Dave W
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 6/28/2023
Epic! I was floored when I saw this at Heroes. Major congrats - so happy to see this in your collection!!!
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 6/29/2023
Perfect piece for your collection man! Ultimate marriage of music and comic OA! Got a nice throwback feel, too. Big congrats!
John C
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 7/2/2023
I'm going down to South Park
Gonna have myself a time
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