The Rolling Stones tongue and lips logo by Jon Pasche

The V&A holds in its collection the original artwork for the Rolling Stones famous tongue and lips logo - one of the world's most instantly recognisable symbols of rock and roll.
In this interview Jon Pasche shares the fascinating story behind the tongue and lips commission - meeting Mick Jagger, being told he could do better, and being paid £50.

[@peliche77]

The most representative and recognizable logo in the history of rock. Great job, John

[@dustzza123]

Javier Bermúdez Méndez the stones tongue , the KISS logo , two most recognized band logos ever

[@peliche77]

@@dustzza123 yeah!

[@gilesfamily2653]

@@dustzza123 And the AC/DC logo

[@ldybrvsnum1]

I have the tattoo.....

[@BobNweave-d2x]

his name is Alan Aldridge. That's who did the "great job".

[@frankipineapple]

John Pasche created my Franki Pineapple 'pineapple grenade' logo ... i'm still in shock over it ... i reached out to him out of the blue as a fantasy, not expecting him to even respond to my email; I shared my "peaceful rebellion / pineapple grenade" concept along with a few songs and that was all it took for him to dive in. I love my logo so much. When Apple Inc opposed my trademark a couple months later ... I knew I had to fight for what John had created for me. I prevailed! What an incredible artist and person he is. The Rolling Stones logo is the most iconic of all time.

[@sarahchofakian2564]

I loved! thank you so much

[@alissoncristovaodacruz653]

I love you Roling Stones. ...

[@leighleighdavid6839]

Stones keep on rolling!

[@ARIZJOE]

I hope Mr. Pasche eventually received more than 50 pounds. A nice job by the V&A giving him recognition.

[@zimmcan8859]

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[@zhukie]

He ended up receiving royalties for its use

[@JuiceSkyy]

Great story ;)

[@ritabryanhall758]

Love you the rolling Stones 😎

[@fachapotenza]

I will make a tongue and lips tattoo. I already have a voodoo lounge one. thanks!

[@blackstone5386]

thank you.

[@peytharian1275]

What the Heck? That video was released on my birth day at this time I'm 13.

[@gilesfamily2653]

I want to get this original version of the tongue as a tattoo

[@J.A.Hansen]

I know the story👍🔝🔝

[@r.p.mcmurphy6623]

Well, aren't you special!

[@J.A.Hansen]

@@r.p.mcmurphy6623 No

[@deepindercheema4917]

the chronology of events regards Pink Floyd is confused.

[@SB-iz8sz]

Jai Maa Kali

[@paulmarshall690]

RUBY MAZUR claims to be the originator of this logo!

[@ericlamb2012]

I believe he (Ruby) is the true artist....truth will prevail

[@BobNweave-d2x]

No he doesn't. He did the 45 cover design for Tumblin Dice. Totally different design.

[@BobNweave-d2x]

He is the true artist of the 1972 Tumblin Dice 45 cover. That's all he claims.