Bill Smith's 80:10 (pt 2) (Queen, Loose Ends, Kate Bush, Eric Clapton, Misc)

Bill Smith's 80:10 (pt 2) (Queen, Loose Ends, Kate Bush, Eric Clapton, Misc)

Author: Mr 80sography March 30, 2025 Duration: 1:29:09
Second part with Bill discussing more great LP/single artwork courtesy of Bill Smith Studios... 6. QUEEN (1984) BSS work with Queen on The Works LP and associated singles. Also discussed is other work in the rock world; AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones and Shakey. 7. LOOSE ENDS (1985 - 88) Location! Location! Location! Bill draws the short straw and shoots some Loose Ends covers all over the world. It's a tough life... 8. KATE BUSH (1985-89) The utterly iconic Hounds ...

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