Continuing the Goo theme, here’s the photograph of the whirlwind, heat, and flash that served as the inspiration for Raymond Pettibon’s Sonic Youth album artwork.
It’s a photograph Myra Hindley and Ian Brady, the couple responsible for the Moors Murders.
It’s actually a photo of Maureen Hindley and her husband, David Smith. Maureen was Myra’s younger sister, and the two were close with her and Ian. David was a witness to the last murder, and was responsible for turning them in to the police. (Thanks to Garrison for setting us straight).
Raymond Pettibon Op Art in the New York Times.