David Edward Byrd, the artist behind psychedelic posters for 'Jimi Hendrix', 'The Who', and the 'Grateful Dead', has passed away at the age of 83, reported The Hollywood Reporter. The artist died on Monday at a hospital in Albuquerque,

David Edward Byrd, an artist whose swirling, psychedelic, instantly entrancing illustrations gave the rock mecca Fillmore East its signature look and contributed at least two of the greatest, most recognizable posters in modern Broadway history for two beloved productions,

He did iconic work for Jimi Hendrix, The Who, KISS, ‘Follies,’ ‘Little Shop of Horrors,’ ‘Godspell’ and much more.

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report the passing of graphic artist David Edward Byrd, who died yesterday, February 3, 2025, according to reports from family and friends.