Grateful Dead February 1971 Capitol Theatre Poster-Inspired Art
Celebrate the Grateful Dead with a bold, psychedelic graphic inspired by the February 1971 Capitol Theatre concert-poster theme. The artwork centers on a skull bearing the band’s recognizable lightning-bolt symbol, surrounded by a cluster of roses. Large Grateful Dead lettering arches above the illustration, while swirling silver-gray and deep blue fields create a vivid backdrop inside an ornate, vintage-style yellow frame.
The detailed skull-and-roses composition brings together classic rock imagery, surreal poster art, and the free-flowing spirit associated with the Dead’s live music culture. Grateful Dead formed in the San Francisco Bay Area and became celebrated for improvisational performances and an enduring community of listeners. Wear this expressive design to concerts, music festivals, record-store trips, jam sessions, or casual days when you want your rock collection to stand out.
- Design Theme: Grateful Dead February 1971 Capitol Theatre concert-poster-inspired artwork with a lightning-bolt skull, roses, swirling fields, and ornate psychedelic framing
- Pattern: Graphic print
- Perfect For: Grateful Dead listeners, classic rock fans, psychedelic art lovers, concert nights, music festivals, and vintage poster collections
- Great Gift Idea: A thoughtful gift for fans of Grateful Dead music, skull-and-roses art, and colorful rock-inspired style
Available Colors: Black, Midnight (Green), Forest Green, Charcoal, Navy (Blue), Purple
Available Sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL
Please make sure to select the correct size and color before placing your order.
Disclaimer: Actual colors may vary slightly depending on the printing process, garment color, and monitor settings.
Care Instructions
- Machine wash cold, inside out to help protect the print
- Use mild detergent, do not bleach
- Tumble dry low or hang dry for best results
- Do not iron directly on the design
- Do not dry clean
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Size chart

Size chart
Width is measured across the chest with the shirt laid flat. Measurements are approximate.
| Size | Width in / cm |
Length in / cm |
Sleeve in / cm |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 18" / 45.7 cm | 28" / 71.1 cm | 15.6" / 39.6 cm |
| M | 20" / 50.8 cm | 29" / 73.7 cm | 17.9" / 45.5 cm |
| L | 22" / 55.9 cm | 30" / 76.2 cm | 18.5" / 47 cm |
| XL | 24" / 61 cm | 31" / 78.7 cm | 20.4" / 51.8 cm |
| 2XL | 26" / 66 cm | 32" / 81.3 cm | 22.4" / 56.9 cm |
T-shirt details
Printed on: Gildan 5000 Heavy Cotton T-Shirt
Classic fit heavyweight cotton T-shirt.
5.3 oz/yd² / 180 g/m² fabric.
100% cotton for most colors; fiber content may vary by color.
Taped neck and shoulders for comfort and durability.
Tear-away label.
