William Panzer discusses The Grateful Dead's logos and the artists responsible for the popular artwork.

1. THE LEGACY OF THE
GRATEFUL DEAD’S LOGOS

2. Grateful Dead albums and merchandise are
instantly recognizable by their artwork;
skulls, roses, and psychedelic details.

3. Let’s take a look at some of the influential
artists behind Grateful Dead artwork.

4. –Owsley Stanley
“ I was a good member of society. Only my
society and the ones making the laws are
different"

5. OWSLEY STANLEY
Owsley Stanley created the “Steal
Your Face” logo which was
inspired by a freeway sign. He also
helped popularize the dancing
bear.

6. “Steal Your Face” Logo

7. -Alton Kelley
“We were stunned by what we found and what
we were able to do. We had free rein to just go
graphically crazy.”

8. ALTON KELLEY & STANLEY “MOUSE” MILLER
With intricate details, vivid colors, and an
electrifying style, Miller and Kelley first found
success selling posters for five dollars at
concerts in San Francisco. They were the
minds behind the famous skeleton and roses
logo and many Grateful Dead album covers.

10. One of the duo’s early posters,
inspired by a rolling paper
advertisement.
Alton Kelley in the 1960s.

11. SOURCES
• Read more about Stanley “Mouse Miller
• Read more about Alton Kelley
• Photographs
• Original Skull and Roses poster
• Owsley Stanley
• "Steal Your Face" Logo
• Zig Zag Poster