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Blind Artist Creates Genesis Masterpiece | Music News
In 1975, blind to sound or lyrics, young artist Colin Elgie landed a legendary gig: designing Genesis’ A Trick Of The Tail album cover. With no prior meeting with the band and only song titles to guide him, he channeled theatrical flair and Hipgnosis-inspired visuals to create iconic characters — including a quirky “squonk.” His bold, pen-and-ink vision won approval, and the album’s success launched his career, leading to work with Al Stewart and Renaissance. Elgie’s story highlights a golden era of creative freedom, where music and art thrived without micromanagement — proving that…
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