Tom Lehrer, Paul Mario Day, Ryne Sandberg, and Tommy McLain Dies

2025 has seen a steady list of deaths.

These individuals were brilliant satirist, mathematician, and musician; was the original lead vocalist for Iron Maiden; was a Major League baseball Hall of Fame player and manager; and was a swamp pop, Louisiana-based musician with a blend of rock ’n’ roll, rhythm and blues, and Cajun influence.

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Album Art – Joe Petagno

When you think of Led Zeppelin you get the image of the iconic Icarus Swan Song logo that is so closely associated with Jimmy Page and company. It’s the perfect image for a band like Led Zeppelin, a timeless piece of art that just feels right in the lore of classic rock.

This is where I’ll be talking about the Album Art that I like. That is one of the benefits of 12″ vinyl albums, the cool packaging that surrounded the record. Here I’ll research the creations that we all loved as children, teenagers, and adults. I’ll try to find as much information on the artists as I can.

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