People LOVE music logos---they symbolize the band and their connection tothe music. Fans wear them on t-shirts, carve them onto school desks, tattoothem onto their bodies. And not just for a single band---it's a way of connectingto music in general. From the Rolling Stones' tongue-and-lips trademark to the Grateful Dead's lightningbolt skull to Prince's glyph, logos embody an identity and experienceshared between musicians and their fans, who proudly display these graphicson T-shirts, posters, pins, stickers-even tattoos. Collecting more than 1,000rock, hip hop, metal, pop, reggae, and country music logos from the 1960s to today, this catchy design survey captures the coolest and most powerfulexamples of music made visual. Including interviews with key logo artists and presenting the graphics large and over extended gatefolds, BAND ID will wowmusic fans and designers alike.

Author Biography

Bodhi Oser has created identities for multiple skate and surf companies and logos for a number of bands.