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Album Covers With Deceased Band Members Removed

Feb 19, 2019
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Updated: Mar 13

Death is a natural conclusion to all life, yet when it claims our beloved entertainment icons, disbelief often follows. From John Lennon to Jim Morrison and Elvis Presley, their passing leaves an indelible mark, reminding us of their lasting impact

Artists Jean-Marie Delbes and Hatim El Hihi have recreated a number of well known album covers with deceased band members removed. (Some will need to be updated, sadly)

John Lennon, Yoko Ono

Two versions of The Beatles' iconic Abbey Road album cover.

The Who "ODDS & SODS" album cover, figures in ODS helmets.

T. REX album art, guitarist silhouette, and amplifier illustration.

Four Ramones band members posing, black and white photo with "RAMONES".

Ol' Dirty Bastard "Return to the 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version" album cover.

Nirvana Smells Like Teen Spirit single covers, blurred band members.

Nick Drake playing guitar, 'Bryter Layter' album cover.

The Beach Boys 'Surfer Girl' album covers with five men and surfboards.

Minnie Riperton Adventures in Paradise album covers, singer present and absent.

JOHNNY THUNDERS "so alone" album art, man sitting, empty chair.

Two AC/DC Highway To Hell album covers, band members posing.

Two George Harrison All Things Must Pass album covers, man sitting with gnomes.

New York Dolls band, five glam rock members, vintage album covers.

The Clash visible on iconic album cover featuring band members.

The Doors band on "MORRISON HOTEL" album covers, "Rooms 25$".

Gainsbourg, Aux Armes Et Caetera album covers, desert landscape, man standing.

Split image: Elvis Presley singing, "Elvis Presley", "ELVIS PRESLEY" text.

Partial text 'e Stuff H' displayed on a simple light background.

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