SCORPIONS Are 'Saddened' By Passing Of Legendary Artist STORM THORGERSON

April 23, 2013

German hard rock veterans SCORPIONS have commented on the passing of legendary U.K. graphic designer Storm Thorgerson.

Thorgerson, who has worked with PINK FLOYD, LED ZEPPELIN, BLACK SABBATH, DREAM THEATER and AUDIOSLAVE, among many others, died on April 17 at the age of 69. His family released a statement saying he passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends. "He had been ill for some time with cancer though he had made a remarkable recovery from his stroke in 2003," it said.

Said the SCORPIONS in a statement: "We are saddened by the news of the passing of Storm Thorgerson, our graphic cover designer for the albums 'Lovedrive' and 'Animal Magnetism'. He was truly a genius artist and we remember every time he came over to the Dierks Studios in Cologne to show us a selection of his brilliant work. It was always a lot of fun; we loved his British humor. You can tell when you take a look at 'Animal Magnetism'. He shot the cover for 'Lovedrive' in the back of a Rolls Royce owned by Elton John at that time. It became a classic and one of the most favorite album covers for SCORPIONS fans around the world.

"Our hearts go out to his family at this very said time."

Thorgerson is survived by his mother Vanji, his son Bill, his wife Barbie Antonis and her two children Adam and Georgia.

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