British pop artist Peter Blake never really became a household name here in the US despite having designed one of the most famous and iconic album covers of all time; that of the Beatles’ Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. While Blake is often called “the Godfather of Pop Art” – and his work is widely shown and collected throughout Europe – he has rarely shown in the United States. World Tour, now on display through June 18th, 2011 at New York’s Mary Ryan Gallery is only his third exhibition in New York since 1962.
In today’s Mental Floss fun Lunchtime Quiz, you must venture a guess as to whether an assortment of 10 Classic Rock bands released their debut albums in the 1970s or 1960s. It’s not as easy as you’d expect, but most hardcore music nerds over 40 should be able to ace it!
Today John Lennon’s widow, Yoko Ono unveils the John Lennon Imagine Peace Tower in Rekjavik, Iceland on what would have been the late Beatle’s 67th birthday. Happy Birthday, John!
October 9th is also the birthday of one of my very favorite people, Al Jourgensen of Ministry (“Apply directly to theforehead…”). Happy Birthday, Al!
