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Mick Rock: 14 Classic Album Covers Created By The Iconic Photographer

Mick Rock, one of rock’s most iconic photographers, has died. He was 72. Rock’s death was confirmed in a statement shared via his Twitter which read in part, “It is…

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Mick Rock, one of rock's most iconic photographers, has died. He was 72.

Rock's death was confirmed in a statement shared via his Twitter which read in part, "It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share our beloved psychedelic renegade Mick Rock has made the Jungian journey to the other side. Those who had the pleasure of existing in his orbit, know that Mick was always so much more than 'The Man Who Shot The '70s.' He was a photographic poet -- a true force of nature who spent his days doing exactly what he loved, always in his own delightfully outrageous way."

Rock is known for capturing some of the most well-known photos in rock history, with some of his most notable subjects including David Bowie, Queen, Iggy Pop, Blondie, Syd Barrett and many more. (He's released many books chronicling his incredible work.)

Some of the images Rock captured turned into classic album covers as well. Scroll through the gallery below to see just 14 album covers created by the late Rock.

Joan Jett and the Blackhearts - 'I Love Rock 'n Roll' (1981)

joan-jett_I-love-Rock-n-Roll_1981_Boardwalk.jpgBoardwalk

Queen - 'Queen II' (1974)

Queen_Queen-II_1974_EMI.jpgEMI

Mott the Hoople - 'All The Young Dudes' (1972)

mott-the-hoople_all-the-young-dudes_1972_Columbia.jpgColumbia

Lou Reed - 'Transformer' (1972)

Lou-Reed_Transformer_1972_RCA.jpgRCA

Iggy and the Stooges - 'Raw Power' (1973)

Iggy-and-the-Stooges_Raw-Power_1973_Columbia.jpgColumbia

Syd Barrett - 'Barrett' (1970)

syd-barrett_barrett_1970_Harvest.jpgHarvest

David Bowie - 'David Bowie' (1969)

Bowie_David-Bowie_1969_Philips.jpgPhilips

Rory Gallagher - 'Rory Gallagher' (1971)

Rory-Gallagher_Rory-Gallagher_1971_Polydor.jpgPolydor

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Lou Reed - 'Coney Island Baby' (1975)

Lou-Reed_Coney-Island-Baby_1975_RCA.jpgRCA

Ramones - 'End of the Century' (1980)

ramones_End-of-the-Century_1980_Sire.jpgSire

Joan Jett and the Blackhearts - 'Album' (1983)

joan-jett_album_1983_Blackheart-MCA.jpgBlackheart/MCA

Syd Barrett - 'The Mapcap Laughs' (1970)

syd-barrett_The-Madcap-Laughs_1970_Harvest.jpgHarvest

David Bowie - 'Pin Ups' (1973)

David-Bowie_Pin-Ups_1973_RCA.jpgRCA

Queen - 'Sheer Heart Attack' (1974)

Queen_Sheer-Heart-Attack_1974_EMI.jpgEMI
Erica Banas is a news blogger who's been covering the rock/classic rock world since 2014. The coolest event she's ever covered in person was the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. (Sir Paul McCartney inducting Foo Fighters? C'mon now!) She's also well-versed in etiquette and extraordinarily nice. #TransRightsAreHumanRights