Guy Peellaert Dies

• 21st Nov 2008

Belgium born artist Guy Peellaert, possibly best known for his album artwork, has died after suffering from cancer aged 74.

Although Peellaert had a varied career, and created artwork for several films, including 'Taxi Driver' and 'Short Cuts', it is probably his seminal album covers that many will remember him for.

Stand outs included the cover to The Rolling Stones' 1974 album 'It's Only Rock N Roll', and the slightly controversial (at the time) cover to David Bowie's 'Diamond Dogs' album, also released in 1974, original uncensored copies of which are said to be worth several thousand dollars (the painting of Bowie as a half-man, half-dog character offended some, mainly because the hybrid creature's genitals were clearly shown).