David Edward Byrd, Whose Posters Captured Rock’s Energy, Dies at 83 (Gift Article) submitted by /u/SemiAutoAvocado

David Edward Byrd, Whose Posters Captured Rock’s Energy, Dies at 83 His designs for Jimi Hendrix, the Who and others embodied the spirit of the psychedelic era. He also created images for stage shows like “Godspell.”

Donald Byrd – Black Byrd (Live at Montreux July 5, 1973) submitted by /u/MileenasFeet

Echoes of William Byrd in Caroline Shaw, Nico Muhly and Others Four popular composers explain how this Englishman’s ideas ricochet through their own works today.

William Byrd: An Essential English Composer for Four Centuries As the music world celebrates the 400th anniversary of Byrd’s death, it looks back on an artist of nimble styles and stubborn beliefs.