Being responsible for one unforgettable (and influential) album cover would seem more than enough to qualify for a life well-lived.
But John Berg dropped more than a handful of immortal images, perfectly laid out, doing the near-impossible: making already remarkable albums even better and more indelible.
Well-played, indeed.
Fantastic overview of his life and accomplishments courtesy of the New York Times.
Nice anecdote, underscoring his expertise and judgment, here:
Here’s a sampler of some of his finest work, with a representative tune from each.
