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L004169
| DATE | April 10, 2026 |
| STATUS | Filed |
| SUBJECT | In the Court of the Crimson King |
What is the album’s iconic cover art and who created it?
The cover painting was created by Barry Godber, a computer programmer and friend of lyricist Peter Sinfield. The distinctive wide-eyed screaming face has become one of the most recognizable images in rock history. Tragically, Godber died of a heart attack in 1970 at age 24, making this his most famous work.
Report L004169. Filed.
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