Ever notice the similarities between the Rush "Starman" logo, and Giger's ELP logo?

[DGuitarist]

Both are basically complete circle forms.
Both have "steps" at the bottom: the "L" and "P," and the Starman's feet, in perspective.
Very similar in terms of logo design.

I wonder if Hugh Syme copied the Giger ELP logo, subconsciously?
I discovered this when creating our progressive rock tribute band's promo materials...

BSS: November 19th, 1973
2112: April 1, 1976 (I guess someone(s) really did feel like a fool, after "The Down The Tubes Tour!")

:O

- Bill

[trurl]

Mmmmmmmmm... for me, that's a stretch. :)

[DGuitarist]

That's what James Cameron said, too! :lol

[Man In The Mountain]

No, sorry, nothing similar about them at all.

[Black Stratacat]

Actually, kinda sorta see what you mean DG.
While I wouldn't say one is a copy or rip or even an influence on the other,
I will say that they are both configured similarly (as you mentioned) in the style of some iconic sci-fi/fantasy symbol that a traveller might find at the door of some mystic realm or something.
Look at enough sci-fi book covers or watch enough sci-fi movies/television, you'll see 'em all over the place.
(well, at least periodically)
A respectable find, I would not have noticed it. :up

[klothos]

I still think Starman and the dude on the cover of Yes' "Going For The One" are the same dood

[Black Stratacat]

I still think Starman and the dude on the cover of Yes' "Going For The One" are the same dood

He got called back for Hemispheres as well. :cool