30 Awesome and Influential Band Logos
Great Designs, Great Typography and Great Bands (Mostly)
I’ve been doing a little research on great band logos because I may be potentially doing one for my buddy’s band, assuming they decide to rename it. Since I was already doing the research and looking at them, I figured I would document them and share them with all of you. I was going to do the research and find out who designed all of them, but I got lazy.
Isn’t it strange how classic rock bands seem to have kept their logos throughout the years, but bands today switch them up every album? Anyway, here you are. Enjoy!
Van Halen
The Strokes
Rush
Ratatat
Phish
Weezer
Misfits
Mayhem – I’ve seen 9 million similar illegible death metal logos on filthy, crusty punks, but I am pretty sure Mayhem’s was the first.
Led Zeppelin
Guns N Roses
Black Flag
Metallica
Emerson, Lake & Palmer – Designed by H.R. Giger
Yes – designed by English artist Roger Dean
The Who – designed by Brian Pike
ACDC – Designed by Atlantic Records VP and creative art director Bob Defrin
The Ramones – developed by New York artist and band friend Arturo Vega
The Wu-Tang Clan – designed by DJ Allah Mathematics.
The Clash
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Motley Crue
Arcade Fire
The Cramps
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May 18th, 2010 at 12:49 pm
Hi, interesting write-up. Dude, is Maiden not one of the sweetest bands ever? I couldn’t be more excited for their tour and new album this summer! Do you think you’re planning on going to see them? Anyway… Up the Irons and cool blog – I’m subscribed to your feed now so thanks again!
August 2nd, 2010 at 2:16 pm
A big thank you for your post.Thanks Again. Cool.