Barney Bubbles | |
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Born | Colin Fulcher 30 July 1942 |
Died | 14 November 1983 Islington, Greater London, England | (aged 41)
Resting place | London, England |
Education | Twickenham College of Technology |
Notable work | The design of the Radar Records logo and the redesign of the NME logo. Damned Damned Damned, Music For Pleasure, My Aim Is True, This Year's Model, Armed Forces, Labour of Lust album covers. |
Awards | British Poster Design Awards (1964/65) |
Barney Bubbles (born Colin Fulcher; 30 July 1942 – 14 November 1983) was an English graphic artist whose work encompassed graphic design and music video direction. Bubbles, who also sketched and painted privately, is best known for his distinctive contribution to the design practices associated with the British independent music scene of the 1970s and 1980s. His record sleeves, laden with symbols and riddles, were his most recognisable output.