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Behind the scenes of the most beloved and famous rock covers in history are hidden their artists. Storm Thorgerson, Hipgnosis, Keith Breeden, John Robertson, Iain Macmillan, Keith Howard, Jay L. Lee, Shirt Sleeve Studio, David Alexander, Nigel Waymounth, Michael English, Hapshash and The Colored Coat, Roberta Bayley, Arturo Vega, Bernard Vidal, Howard Marks Advertising Inc., Mitchell Kanner, Graphreaks, Barrington Colby Mom, are some of the names that made the magic happen. Enjoy!
The Division Bell
Pink Floyd
The cover art of the British band’s thirteenth studio album is a co-production of three artists. Storm Thorgerson, one of the founders of Hipgnosis, one of the largest British design studios, signs the design. Keith Breeden designed the heads and John Robertson built the huge metal structure. The album was released in 1994 by Columbia Records.
Abbey Road
The Beatles
The controversial cover photo of the Beatles‘ twelfth studio album, which was rumored that Paul McCartney was dead, was clicked by Scottish photographer Iain Macmillan. The photo was taken on the street of the studio where it was recorded in London in 1969, the year of its release by the Apple Records label. Album, studio and street carry the same name: Abbey Road.
Songs From The Wood
Jethro Tull
Keith Howard is the lumberjack of Songs From The Wood, designed by artist Jay L. Lee. The back cover of the band’s tenth studio album, released in 1977 on Chrysalis Records, is signed by Shirt Sleeve Studio.
Hotel California
Eagles
Hotel California is Eagles‘ fifth studio album. The title track is the band’s most famous song. On the cover photo by David Alexander is the Beverly Hills Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. On the back cover is the Lido Hotel in Hollywood, also in California. The album was released in 1977 by Asylum Records.
America
America
America is the band’s debut album, recorded in 1971 by Warner Bros. Records. The photo and cover art are signed by British designer Nigel Waymounth, who along with his partner Michael English were part of the design studio Hapshash & The Coloured Coat.
Ramones
Ramones
The classic Ramones cover photo was taken by photographer Roberta Bayley. On the back cover the logo, designed by artist Arturo Vega. The band’s first studio album was released in 1976 by the label Sire Records.
Kiss
Kiss
With different cover versions released at different times from the band Creatures Of The Night had the original photo clicked by Bernard Vidal. The design is by Howard Marks Advertising Inc., and the redesign by Mitchell Kanner. The tenth studio album was released by Casablanca Records in 1982.
Led Zeppelin IV
Led Zeppelin
One of the most beloved and best selling albums in rock history, Led Zeppelin‘s fourth album is unnamed, simply known as Led Zeppelin IV. Only four symbols, individually chosen, represent each of its members. The cover art is signed by Graphreaks. Inside the album, released in 1971 by Atlantic Records, is the famous illustration The Hermit, inspired by Tarot’s namesake letter, and attributed to Barrington Colby Mom.
Fontes: Wikipedia, AllMusic, Discogs
Sites oficiais:
Pink Floyd: www.pinkfloyd.com
The Beatles: www.thebeatles.com
Jethro Tull: jethrotull.com
Eagles: eagles.com
America: www.venturahighway.com
Ramones: www.ramones.com
Kiss: www.kissonline.com
Led Zeppelin: www.ledzeppelin.com