The Iconic T. Rex Album Cover That Was Shot by a BeatleThe Iconic T. Rex Album Cover That Was Shot by a BeatleReleased in 1972, 'The Slider' featured a famous photo credit. Courtney E. SmithCourtney E. Smith
How an Unused Jimi Hendrix Album Cover Led to Journey's ScarabHow an Unused Jimi Hendrix Album Cover Led to Journey's ScarabBeetle first appeared on 1980's 'Departure,' and has remained a regular presence on the group's projects ever since. Ryan ReedRyan Reed
How a Comic Book Idea Led to Kiss' 'Dressed to Kill' Cover PhotoHow a Comic Book Idea Led to Kiss' 'Dressed to Kill' Cover PhotoConcept envisioned the band as superheroes sent to "save the world with rock 'n' roll."Dave LiftonDave Lifton
How Van Halen's 'Balance' Album Art Foreshadowed the Band's SplitHow Van Halen's 'Balance' Album Art Foreshadowed the Band's SplitComposite shot was designed to reflect "the duality of the human psyche."Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Why Pink Floyd Needed Three Tries to Shoot the 'Animals' CoverWhy Pink Floyd Needed Three Tries to Shoot the 'Animals' CoverOne day the pig wouldn't fly. Then it flew way too far. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
How Def Leppard Ran From Cliches on 'Pyromania' Cover ArtHow Def Leppard Ran From Cliches on 'Pyromania' Cover ArtManagers were tired of seeing "half-naked women riding motorbikes and fire-breathing monsters" on hard-rock album covers. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Why Paul Stanley Was Locked Up at Kiss' 'Hotter Than Hell' ShootWhy Paul Stanley Was Locked Up at Kiss' 'Hotter Than Hell' ShootGuitarist had to be escorted out of an orgy by Gene Simmons. Dave LiftonDave Lifton
Rush Album Art: The Stories Behind All 19 LP CoversRush Album Art: The Stories Behind All 19 LP CoversDecrepit puppet kings, fireball jugglers, dalmatians next to fire hydrants — the band wasn't afraid to experiment with its sleeves. Ryan ReedRyan Reed
Why Rush Went 'Minimal' for Cover of Final LP, 'Clockwork Angels'Why Rush Went 'Minimal' for Cover of Final LP, 'Clockwork Angels'Art director Hugh Syme considers the prog-rock band's 2012 LP its "opus," particularly for Neil Peart. Ryan ReedRyan Reed
Rush's 'Roll the Bones': How Theme of 'Chance' Inspired CoverRush's 'Roll the Bones': How Theme of 'Chance' Inspired CoverArt director Hugh Syme explains how he expanded on the lyrics for the cover of 1991 LP. Ryan ReedRyan Reed