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The famous Santana Lion sprang from legendary artist Lee Conklin's fortuitous combination of a doobie break and a child's animal picture book, and is a "Poster ...From The Past" for today. From that vision came the African priestess and the king of beasts image, combined in Conklin's signature, complicated style. Santana was so taken with the poster that they asked the artist to redraw the picture for their first album cover, and the lion and Santana became permanently linked in aficionados' minds. Although Bill Graham preferred color posters to advertise his concerts, this poster was so powerful in its original pen and ink, it was sent to press that way. And so, it was 52 years ago on this day back in 1968, that these incredible shows including: Steppenwolf, The Staple Singers, Carlos Santana, Grateful Dead, Preservation Hall Jazz Band and The Sons of Champlin, began six nights of concerts at the Fillmore West here in our beautiful "City by the Bay". Fabulous light show, as usual by The Holy See. This is BG number #134 in the old Fillmore poster series. It was printed two times. Everyone just loves this one! Share the Lion with a friend! Roaring with Approval by Professor Poster

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