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Derek Riggs
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Derek Riggs

Class of 2021 Industry

Inducted

2021

Category

Industry

Class

11 inductees

Derek Riggs is a British artist best known for creating the iconic album cover art for the heavy metal band Iron Maiden, including their mascot Eddie. His distinctive and elaborate artwork has helped define the band’s visual identity and has made him one of the most recognized artists in rock and metal. (As Album Cover Artist)Iron Maiden – Iron Maiden (1980); Killers (1981); The Number of the Beast (1982); Piece of Mind (1983); Powerslave (1984)

Selected Discography

(As Album Cover Artist)Iron Maiden – Iron Maiden (1980) Killers (1981) The Number of the Beast (1982) Piece of Mind (1983) Powerslave (1984)