FAQ About The Cultural Role of Album Covers in Music History
Who are some iconic album cover artists?
Several album cover artists have left an indelible mark on music history. Reid Miles is renowned for his work with the Blue Note jazz label, creating minimalist and stylish designs. Peter Blake and Jann Haworth created the iconic cover for the Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. Hipgnosis, including Storm Thorgerson and Aubrey Powell, produced surreal and innovative covers for Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, and more. Andy Warhol's pop art contributions to covers like the Velvet Underground's debut album and the Rolling Stones' Sticky Fingers are also seminal examples.
