Derek Riggs
Painter and illustrator of album art
Born
February 13th, 1958
67 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United Kingdom
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A British painter and illustrator, recognized for creating the iconic album covers for the heavy metal band Iron Maiden. This artist began his career in the late 1970s, contributing to the visual identity of the band through vivid and imaginative artwork. The association with Iron Maiden led to the creation of several memorable covers, particularly 'The Number of the Beast' and 'Powerslave'. These artworks became synonymous with the band's brand and influenced the aesthetics of heavy metal culture. Beyond album art, he also created artwork for various magazines and books.
Created album art for Iron Maiden
Designed 'The Number of the Beast' cover
Produced 'Powerslave' album cover
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