Los Angeles, Feb. 5 -- 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, New Mexico. His partner of 40 years, Jolino Beserra, confirmed on Facebook that Byrd died of pneumonia.

Byrd was a well-known graphic artist in pop culture and created artwork for legendary rock bands and Broadway productions. He worked closely with rock promoter Bill Graham for the Fillmore East in New York and designed a poster for the original Woodstock festival. However, his design was not used after the event was moved.

He also created posters for The Rolling Stones' 1969 U.S....