Can you believe Deftones' classic album Around The Fur came out 20 years ago? It feels like just yesterday that we had just come home from the store to give it a spin or 10 in the stereo.
Something that we never really wondered about though, was who is the girl on the cover? What is she up to now?
Well 20 years later, the fine folk at Pousta.com asked that question as well, and decided to follow up on it!
The girl's name is actually Lisa Hughes, she's from Washington, she's in her 40s, and enjoys hiking, biking, snowboarding, and camping!
Pousta: Did you like the photo when you first saw it?
Lisa: Well funny thing, I didn’t have a computer at the time and I received a call from Stephen (Carpenter) asking if I would allow them to use the photo for the cover. I wanted to see it first, but had a hard time getting a good copy, so I had Maverick Records fax it to me. It was a little dark and hard to see. But I said yes for sure use it. I didn’t have doubts, I was excited!
Pousta: I am asking because I’ve read some stories about you getting pissed at the photographer.
Lista: I have heard some silly ass stories about me not consenting to this photo and well, yeah not of that shit is true.
Pousta: How does it feel to become one of the most iconic album covers in rock history?
Lista: It is surreal and I feel really lucky! I am proud to be on the cover of ATF, really proud. My friend who did my sleeve sent me a picture of a tattoo he ran across which was me, I have seen a few online, too.
Read the entire interview now over at Pousta.com.
Now, speaking of Around The Fur turning 20... Get it on vinyl from the MANIACS store, or take a listen!
