Peter Corriston

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Peter Corriston is a graphic designer, notable for his work desigining the album artwork for several major rock bands and musicians.

Corriston's client list spans both sides of the Atlantic and includes such artists as Billy Idol, Chick Corea, Carole King, Debbie Harry, George Benson, J.Geils Band, Jethro Tull, Led Zeppelin, Mick Jagger, New York Dolls, Pat Benetar, Procol Harum, Rod Stewart, The Rolling Stones and Tom Waits.[1]

Notable examples of his work include Led Zeppelin's Physical Graffiti and the four consecutive Rolling Stones album covers: Some Girls, Emotional Rescue, Tattoo You (for which he won a Grammy Award in the category of best album package) and Undercover.[2]

His work has been accepted into the permanent collection of the Library of Congress and he has received five Grammy nominations.[1]

Corriston has worked with Andy Warhol.

Peter Corriston currently lives and works in Greenwich Village.

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