"Street Survivors" (album) cover controversy

The "Street Survivors" album cover by Lynyrd Skynyrd, released in 1977, featured the band members surrounded by flames, symbolizing "survival." Shortly after its release, three members died in a tragic plane crash, causing some to see the flames as sinister or as a bad omen. Due to the controversy and sensitivities, the cover was quickly changed to a less dramatic image of the band, and the original was withdrawn from stores. The incident highlighted how album art can evoke strong reactions, especially when it coincides with real-life tragedies.