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Tuesday 2 September 2008

Original Stones Logo Back Home

The original artwork of the famous Rolling Stones Tongue & Lips logo has been bought at an auction by the V&A Museum in London, reports Planet Rock.
John Pasche originally designed it in 1970 and it has adorned every Stones album since 1971 and remains one of the most recognisable rock images.
He was apparently paid £50 for the rights to the logo in 1970 and a further £200 in 1972.
The V&A Museum bought the original drawings of the for around £50,000 at a US auction last week after learning they were on sale. They’re now on display at the museum.
Speaking to the Guardian, Pasche says that funds would go towards his family. "I have an 11-year-old son and this money is going to go towards his education," he said.

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