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Alton Kelley

artist (1940–2008)

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Occupation

artist (1940–2008)

Born in

Houlton

Born

June 17, 1940

Zodiac

Gemini

24,822

days lived

67

age at death

Born
June 17, 1940 in 🇺🇸Houlton
Died
June 1, 2008 in Petaluma (aged 67)
Zodiac
♊︎Gemini·dragon 🐉
Updated Jul 2026

Birth Chart

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Alton's Birth Chart

Astrology
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Fire
Earth
Air
Water
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Sun Sign

Gemini♊︎

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Moon Sign

Sagittarius♐︎

Dominant Element

Air

⚠️ Rising sign requires birth time for accurate calculation

Planetary positions calculated for June 17, 1940

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2008
Day 24,821
Age 67

Death of Alton Kelley

Confidence
96%
Jun 1, 2008

Alton Kelley dies in San Francisco, California.

1980
Day 14,442
Age 39

Collaborated with Mouse Studios

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1980

Continued collaboration with Stanley Mouse at Mouse Studios.

1978
Day 13,712
Age 37

Designed Journey's 'Infinity' Album Cover

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1978

Designed the cover art for Journey's 'Infinity' album.

Day 13,712
Age 37

Designed Grateful Dead's 'Shakedown Street' Album Cover

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1978

Designed the cover art for the Grateful Dead's 'Shakedown Street' album.

1970
Day 10,790
Age 29

Designed for various bands

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1970

Continued designing posters and album covers for various bands.

1969
Day 10,425
Age 28

Kelley and Mouse Split

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1969

Kelley and Mouse dissolve their formal partnership.

1968
Day 10,059
Age 27

Designed Jimi Hendrix Experience Poster

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1968

Designed a poster for the Jimi Hendrix Experience.

Day 10,059
Age 27

Designed 'Aoxomoxoa' album cover

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1968

Designed the elaborate cover art for the Grateful Dead's 'Aoxomoxoa' album.

1966
Day 9,329
Age 25

Designed for Avalon Ballroom

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1966

Began designing posters for shows at the Avalon Ballroom.

1965
Day 8,964
Age 24

Formed Mouse Studios with Stanley Mouse

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1965

Founded Mouse Studios with Stanley Mouse to create psychedelic posters.

1964
Day 8,598
Age 23

Relocation to San Francisco

Confidence
92%
Jan 1, 1964
1960
Day 7,137
Age 19

Early artistic endeavors

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1960

Began developing his artistic skills and exploring various art forms.

1954
Day 4,946
Age 13

High School Education

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1954

Attended high school, developing his artistic talent.

1945
Day 1,659
Age 4

Early Childhood

Confidence
96%
Jan 1, 1945

Experienced early childhood, developing an interest in art.

1940
Day 0
Age 0

Birth of Alton Kelley

Confidence
96%
Jun 17, 1940

Alton Kelley was born in Houlton, Maine.