Was it one of those projects that got away? Everyone has at least half a dozen of those. Elton John Illustrator explains why he had to pass on the Who’s classic concept album “Quadrophenia.”

Why Ian Beck Turned Down the Who’s Quadrophenia Album Cover (3)

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Ian Beck was the illustrator for Elton John biggest selling album, “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” from 1973 but there was another classic album released that very same month, “Quadrophenia” by the Who. We asked him about a bit of history and what led to him saying no to the Who. (Clip 3) (Clip 013)

Ian Beck worked in the record industry for many years for acts Ry Cooder, Richie Havens and a David Bowie pic for the cover of Cream Magazine among others. He’s also a successful author. – by John Beaudin

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John Beaudin has been in major market radio (Edmonton, Vancouver & Calgary) for 35 years and a music journalist since 1989. He graduated from Broadcasting school as a news man so he would have the skills to write about the artists that inspired him since he bought his first album, “Madman Across The Water” by Elton John as a teen. In the 80’s Beaudin was the host of the syndicated radio show “The Cross Canada Report” which had two version (Rock and A/C). Beaudin was also asked to be a judge at the Juno Awards (Canada’s answer to the Grammys) Twice. He has anchored every position in radio including morning and afternoon drive and was a Program and Music Director for The Breeze and California 103 in Calgary. He currently hosts the popular Lovesongs at QM-FM in Vancouver and on iHeartRadio.

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