Storm Thorgerson
Storm Elvin Thorgerson (28 February 1944 – 18 April 2013)[1] was an English graphic designer who worked with music bands such as Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd.[2] Thorgerson was born on 28 February 1944 in Potters Bar, Middlesex, England. He died from cancer in England on 18 April 2013 at age 69.
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| Born | Storm Elvin Thorgerson 28 February 1944 Potters Bar, Middlesex, England |
| Died | 18 April 2013 (aged 69) England |
| Cause of death | Cancer |
| Nationality | English |
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Storm Thorgerson Media
- The Dark Side of the Moon Cover.svg
Cover of Pink Floyd's The Dark Side of the Moon (1973)
Grave of Storm Thorgerson in Highgate Cemetery
References
- ↑ Sweeting, Adam (18 April 2013). "Storm Thorgerson dies aged 69: 'the best album designer in the world'". The Guardian. http://www.guardian.co.uk/artanddesign/2013/apr/18/storm-thorgerson-dies-69-designer-of-album-covers-for-pink-floyd. Retrieved 2013-04-18.
- ↑ Samson, Polly (2013-04-18). ""Best man at our wedding"". Retrieved 18 April 2013.
Other websites
- Official website
- Storm Thorgerson on IMDb
- Radio interview transcript
- BBC Feature and audio interview
- BBC Article on Thorgerson's work: Audio slideshow: Storm's sleeves
- TateShots: Storm Thorgerson on Magritte The artist talks about the influence of Magritte on his work. 21 July 2011