Album cover artist Tom Wilkes, who designed the Rolling Stones' "Flowers" and "Beggars Banquet," as well as Neil Young's "Harvest," has died, according to Billboard. He was 69.
Wilkes died "unexpectedly" June 28 in Pioneertown, but a news release of his death is dated July 5. Wilkes was born in Long Beach and went to Long Beach City College before UCLA and Art Center.
Some of his other credits include Eric Clapton's eponymous album and "Pearl" by Janis Joplin.
He won a Grammy for a package related to a live recording of The Who's "Tommy."
The cause of death was not immediately available.
A memorial is planned for July 11 in Orange.
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