It began life as a tiny emblem, something to adorn a 45 r.p.m. single or the band’s letterhead. It quickly became ubiquitous and, ultimately, the most famous logo in rock ’n’ roll.

In 2017, writer Jim K Davies and designer Jamie Ellul set up BandLogoJukeBox – a website dedicated to the art of band logo design, and one that merged their mutual interest in music and graphics. The ...