Paul Raymond Gregory (born 12 July 1949) is an English artist, best known for his J. R. R. Tolkien-inspired fantasy paintings and rock album covers.
[2] Gregory has created a total of 30 album covers for well known rock musicians and solo artists, such as Molly Hatchet, Dio, Uriah Heep, Blind Guardian,[3][4] Saxon and Nowadays.
[4] During the 1970s, Gregory opened a gallery in his home village, where he exhibited several local and international artists' work.
Around this time, he began producing a series of paintings based on J. R. R. Tolkien's epic tale The Lord of the Rings.
Other rock and heavy metal bands for whom he has designed sleeves include Dio, Uriah Heep, Blind Guardian, Molly Hatchet, Freedom Call, The Company of Snakes, Beholder and Battalion.