The Resume

(August 31, 1944- )
Born in Ashford, Kent, England, United Kingdom
Known for his album covers for Yes and other progressive rock bands
Also designed covers for several video games
Works collected in the books 'Views' (1975) and 'Magnetic Storm' (1984)
Co-compiler of the 'Album Cover Album' series of books

Why he might be annoying:

One of his first designs was a spherical 'sea urchin' chair.
His work appeals to stoners and aging hippies.
He said, 'I don't really think of myself as a fantasy artist but as a landscape painter.'

Why he might not be annoying:

He formed his own publishing company, Paper Tiger Books.
His furniture and architectural designs have been exhibited at the Royal Academy and the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Yes guitarist Steve Howe noted, 'There is a pretty tight bond between our sound and Roger's art.'

Credit: C. Fishel

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• 20th Century Painters
• 21st Century Painters
• C. Fishel's Profiles [Series 13]
• Entertainers Loved by Stoners
• Look at Me, I Got My Arms Folded
• Military Brats
• Painters
• Profiles 23501-23750 (Ranked: 23579)
• Yes (Band)

Year In Review:

For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 4 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2023, Out of 53 Votes: 47.17% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 12 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 105 Votes: 45.71% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 1035 Votes: 53.04% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 173 Votes: 45.66% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 17 Votes: 64.71% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 126 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 17 Votes: 64.71% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 13 Votes: 23.08% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 14 Votes: 35.71% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 12 Votes: 41.67% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 27 Votes: 40.74% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 24 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 18 Votes: 50.0% Annoying