Remembering David Edward Byrd
Generations of theater fans are familiar with the work of artist David Edward Byrd, who passed away yesterday. You may have some of his work hanging on your wall, or maybe you have a t-shirt or program from your school production of Godspell or Little Shop of Horrors.
His reach as an iconographer extended well past the theater district as he created brilliant posters for some of the greatest music acts of all time. Prince, Fleetwood Mac, The Who, The Grateful Dead, David Bowie and Janis Joplin among many others. He was also the resident artist for The Fillmore.
Thankfully, his art is readily available to be enjoyed, be it in our personal collections, online or in a number of published books.
RIP Mr. Byrd and thank you.
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