In memory of Bob Raiter. Born May 8, 1955. Left this mortal coil on August 2, 2007

In memory of Bob Raiter. Born May 8, 1955. Left this mortal coil on August 2, 2007
12th St. NW, downtown Washington, DC 1982. Astute observers will notice his Cigaretz t-shirt that he designed and screen printed.

Friday, October 5, 2007

Velvet Monkeys "Everything is Right" cassette cover, 1981


Raiter designed this cassette "j card" for the Velvet Monkeys , a Washington, DC punk/alternative band. You can see the classic Bob style in this design. The name of his design business was "Crop Mark Studios," which you can barely see if you look closely at the picture.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

bob lived it right, always pushing the edge. he was a hell of guy to party with, listen to, and watch in action. and he poured that same passion into his art, with a focus sharp and intense. thanks bob. - don fleming

Wiz Garber said...

raiter's design style stood out in the DC postering scene. i have this cassette still. i think don probably gave it to me.