Guy Peellaert [SEP] occupation
Guy Peellaert
Guy Peellaert (6 April 1934 – 17 November 2008) was a Belgian artist, painter, illustrator, comic artist and photographer, most famous for the book "Rock Dreams", and his album covers for rock artists like David Bowie ("Diamond Dogs") and The Rolling Stones ("It's Only Rock 'n' Roll"). He also designed film posters for films like "Taxi Driver", "Paris, Texas", and "Short Cuts". The band Frankie Goes
poster by Guy Peellaert. The original group named "Frankie Goes to Hollywood" dates from 1980.
The nucleus of the group emerged from the late 1970s Liverpool punk scene. Lead singer Johnson had played bass with Big in Japan and had also released two solo singles. Local musicians Peter Gill (drums), Jed O'Toole (bass), and O'Toole's cousin Brian Nash (guitar) initially joined Johnson, calling themselves the Sons of Egypt. This line-up secured a number of small local gigs before disbanding.