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In Memoriam: The Legendary Art Of Frank Kozik
Frank Kozik, a legendary artist who created posters and record covers for various bands, passed away on Saturday.
Some of his famous album covers are Queens of the Stone Age’s self-titled album, Melvins’ Houdini, and the Offspring’s Americana. Among the numerous musicians that commissioned tour posters are Nirvana, Sonic Youth, the White Stripes, Butthole Surfers, and the Beastie Boys. Sharon, his wife, verified the news on his . He was 61.
The Facebook post stated:
“We are devastated to inform you that Frank Kozik passed away unexpectedly this past Saturday,” the statement read. “Frank was a man larger than himself, an icon in each of the genres he worked in. He dramatically changed every industry he was a part of. He was a creative force of nature. We are so beyond lucky and honored to have been a part of his journey, and he will be missed beyond what words could ever express. He loved his wife, his cats, classic muscle cars, mentoring others, and Disneyland. His forceful presence will be missed by all who knew him. He legacy, like all great masters, will live on through his art and our memories of him.”
