The Beatles' Sgt Pepper album cover into an incredible tribute to all the stars who died since 2016.
British artist Chris Barker's annual homage to stars we've lost is calling it a day with its 10th and final poster.
After 10 years and more than 1,000 tributes paid, British artist Chris Barker is shutting the lid on his ambitious Sgt. Pepper‘s project. Every December since 2016, Barker has spent the back end of the year scrambling to pull together his homage to famous, infamous and beloved figures we lost that year, all assembled in a giant, overstuffed montage honoring the Beatles iconic cover for their groundbreaking 1967 Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band album.
This year’s effort was one of the most crowded ever, with 245 names on the list, from the expected — Ozzy Osbourne, Rob Reiner, Gene Hackman, Beach Boys mastermind Brian Wilson, wrestler Hulk Hogan and funk innovator Sly Stone — to some quintessentially quirky picks that will resonate with British fans, but might not translate on this side of the pond (Clodagh Rodgers, 1971 Irish Eurovision “Jack in the Box” singer).
While we say a much-needed farewell to a year that has itself been full of heartbreaking goodbyes, one person has paid tribute to the stars we've lost with something truly poignant.
Artist Chris Barker has created a Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band homage to all the celebrities who passed away in 2016. And, much like the classic Beatles song, it's guaranteed to raise a smile.
I'm really sorry everyone. This is so sad. I feel awful. #RIPCarrieFisher #sgtpepper2016 May the force be with 2017.Alongside big names such as David Bowie, Prince, Terry Wogan and Muhammad Ali, his collage includes George Michael and Carrie Fisher, who both passed away in the last few days.
Barker quipped on his Tumblr: "A lot of people speculate that Bowie was actually the glue that was holding the universe together."The artist first posted the image last month but has been forced to update it since, following the passing of even more public figures.
"This year really has got a wicked sense of humour," Barker told .
"Just when you think it can't shock you any more it manages to pull something else out of the bag. I dread to think what's next frankly."
Also referenced in the picture are numerous world events, including Brexit, Donald Trump and, of course, Toblerone.
Barker is hoping for all those who enjoy his creation to donate to a charity, suggesting the memorial fund for murdered MP Jo Cox.
