Alan Aldridge

Alan Aldridge
Aldridge in 1971
Born(1938-07-08)8 July 1938
London, England
Died17 February 2017(2017-02-17) (aged 78)
Occupation(s)Artist, illustrator, graphic designer, creative director, graphic entertainer
Years active1965–2017
Spouses
  • Rita Farthing
    (divorced)
  • (divorced)
PartnerAndrea Gayler
Children8, including Miles, Saffron, Lily and Ruby
RelativesCaleb Followill (son-in-law)

Alan Aldridge (8 July 1938[1] – 17 February 2017)[2] was a British artist, graphic designer and illustrator. He is best known for his psychedelic artwork made for books and record covers by The Beatles and The Who.[3] His bold, surreal, and colorful style was unique and different compared to the more restrained 'Swiss style' during his time.[4][5]

  1. ^ Sweeting, Adam (22 February 2017). "Alan Aldridge obituary". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 30 June 2022. Retrieved 30 May 2019.
  2. ^ "Alan Aldridge, Album Cover Designer for The Who and Elton John, Dies". Best Classic Bands. 18 February 2017. Retrieved 19 February 2017.
  3. ^ "Alan Aldridge".
  4. ^ "Remembering Alan Aldridge: the graphic designer of the "swinging sixties"". Design Week. 24 February 2017. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
  5. ^ "Alan Aldridge Biography". www.artnet.com. Retrieved 16 December 2024.

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