It also lends credence to the rebellious punk spirit, which is still evident in many merchandise that carry it. The logo is so fitting for Sex Pistols that Jamie Reid deserves a standing ovation. They are rebellious, and they live to cause trouble. The English punk rock band, English Punk Rock, was made up of energetic young men who couldn’t be “put into place” like the letters in their logo. Other than a few small comments, such as the fact that the “S” in eagles looks like a 5 and that the first letter “A” looks almost like a Christmas tree which confuses the eyes, this logo was very progressive for its time (backin the 70s) due to its tribal-looking vibe. The Eagles were talented songwriters and exceptional designers who created Hotel California.

The logo’s organic, curved lines and versatility in color are visual representations of the band’s style: Progressive rock. The band’s bright logo can be represented in many bright colors, including the yellow and red pictured here. The band’s passion and dominance are symbolized by the logo’s bold shapes, red, black and white color palette. The logo of American rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers has, at its focal point, an eight-pronged asterisk, known as the “Star of Affinity,” that is said to represent both the cardinal directions and the chaos and choices in one’s life.

People who don’t know Nirvana’s logo design but are familiar with their songs will be pleased to learn that many people have seen it before and didn’t realize what it was. Its creepy image is juxtaposed with its cartoonish, playful style which makes a predominant ironic statement. Given the tragic fate of many grunge rock singers ( Kurt Cobain in particular), it seems strange that Nirvana’s logo features a dead or drunk smiley face. Combining the bloody dagger and heart evokes sensitivity, as well as gothic undertones. Bon Joviīon Jovi’s emblem logo represents one of the most popular musical themes–the pain of heartbreak. The text’s distinctive curvature gives it a psychedelic vibe, and the heart-shaped tuning key keys speak of love and peace. The Monkees, an American pop and rock band, used a guitar-shaped logotype as their band logo. KissĪlthough it may seem simple at first, this logo was created by Ace Frehley and has become a symbol of the band’s global success.įurthermore, the lightning bolts that are used at the end “KISS” instead of the letters S resemble the Nazi SS troop emblem, making it one of the most controversial logos of the 70s. The logo’s iconic look is completed by a majestic phoenix. Two lions flank them, with two fairies below them, and a flaming crocodile sitting on top of the letter Q. The letter “Q” and a crown are the center of the composition. This makes it one of the most iconic band logos, and we can thank Freddie Mercury, the frontman of this band. It tries to group symbols including the Zodiac signs of band members (namely Leo, Cancer and Virgo). The logo is just as extravagant and detailed as a royal crest. It was also used on the band’s first album. The Queen logo, a recognizable symbol designed by Freddie himself became as iconic and well-known as his front teeth. While the small, but vital “THE” is written backward slantingly in psychedelic font. O’s are divided down the middle, resembling pills. The DoorsĪmerican rock band’s logo features a bold, geometric font with mirroring double O’s. This is made more apparent by the lightning bolt that divides them. It includes the abbreviations of alternating current or direct current. This logo was created by Bob Defrin, Gerard Huerta and first appeared after the fourth album. AC/DCĪlthough the AC/DC logo’s design isn’t particularly original, it makes up for it with the uniqueness of the band name and the meaning it holds. This logo is both a representation of Kali, the Hindu goddess of energy and portrayed with a largemouth. The English rock band’s “Hot Lips” logo is perhaps the most iconic band logo in all of rock history. This is a reflection of 70’s progressive and 60’s rock. They are bold, provocative, and psychedelic. The best band logos are not always professional, unlike company logos.

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