#rock poster
THE REASON KISS FANS ARE THE BEST:
A few days ago I posted a blog about a KISS poster I remember seeing when I was 14 years old. It was around this time, I was first diving into KISS, so memories of the poster, bring back that kind of nostalgia that brings a smile to your face. The innocence of youth. The fun of rock & roll. Today, I received a package from a fellow KISS fan @ajzetro1975. The very poster from my youth, from his personal collection. HOW FREAKING COOL IS THAT?
A huge THANK YOU to ajzetro1975. This gesture was beyond cool, and this poster will forever hang in the Laboratory, and my 14 year old self will smile every time I pass it. Thank you.
Lastly…in regards to all KISS FANS (or FANS in general). Let’s face it, the internet these days can be a pretty sour place. But the thing we all share here is pretty amazing. Whether it’s Horror, Retro Toys, Motley Crue or KISS, fans share one common bond. We celebrate the ESCAPE. We celebrate the FUN. There are so many cool and creative people posting good stuff everyday it has made social media fun again, and that is what life should be about…FUN.
I know I sound like a sentimental old man, but we put up with enough garbage during the day at work or at school, no one needs it clogging up their feed. If a photo of your favorite record makes you happy…post it. If doing a vlog review your favorite movie excites you…record it. If you can imagine a cartoon picture of Eric Carr as an Anime-Fox…draw it.
Follow your bliss. Share your fandom. Put your happiness out into the world.
Have a good day everyone.
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I have always wanted a LICK IT UP poster, stumbling upon one with the German logo, only makes it sweeter.
For more nerd-ly insight into why I love this album cover, please see my notes below…
-Much like the first album (KISS), the design is simple. Four individuals, no backdrop, no distraction.
-The LICK IT UP cover almost seems like a slight (Non-Makeup) tip of the hat to the bands 1st album cover. The 1974 self titled release, showed the four members, in makeup with a black background. The LICK IT UP cover, shows the four members, NO makeup, with a white background. Almost a ’re-birth’ if you think about it…
-I love the fact, Vinnie is wearing pink, when all the other members are wearing black. Visually…that’s classic.
-I love the fact, Paul is showcasing his wrist watch. Something you would had never seen in the makeup days. The watch tells us, Paul is human. These are not the masked superheroes of KISS, this is plain and simple, four guys in a rock band.
-Lastly, I always enjoyed the remnants of the past that are present in the photo. Vinnie’s ‘Ankh’ necklace, and Gene’s trademark tongue.
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Spent the weekend in the basement, spinning records and hanging things. Lots of cool memories attached to this poster, seeing it hanging in the Record Wear House poster rack, when I was first getting into the band. Never pulled the trigger back then, but she’s finally home. Looks even more deliciously evil under my green lights…
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Jesse Jo Stark Tangerine Concept Poster
This is another attempt of mine to try and nail rock posters and here we have Miss Jesse Jo Stark!! Who I love and adore!!!
Zendaya Contemporary Editorial Poster
I’m still experimenting with rock themes when it comes to poster design. With aggressive fonts and colours that really stand out I thought that these images from Zee’s Galore 2017 shoot really fit right into this idea and I loved the turn out!!!
Willow Smith Fan Made Rock Poster
I’m open for commissions similar to this btw!!! At £15 per design you can get this for your album art or posters or for an editorial!!
My email if your interested: [email protected]
Concert Poster: Red Hot Chili Peppers, Buck Pets, Pocket Fishermen
by Frank Kozik, 1989
venue: Austin Opera House
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Poster I did for Comacozer hanging up at Frankie’s pizza in Sydney, Australia for last nights gig.
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23/11/17 - This was inspired by some time looking at 60s west coast rock posters, although my version ended up being quite a lot tamer than some of the stuff it drew on. I guess I’m just too gosh-darned conventional to turn on, tune in, & drop out….
Also I’ve been desperate to use the dancing girl with the accordion for something for ages, so I’m glad she finally got an outing :)
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Color and Black & White versions of the flier for my next rock show.
doors at 8:30 on Friday Dec. 6 at The Hive 420 Pine St. Burlington, VT
Also, I’ve got a new album https://kochalka.bandcamp.com/album/eggs-2
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