While many bands hire professional graphic designers to create their logos, Queen's iconic 'Queen Crest' was designed by the band's lead singer, Freddie Mercury. Before finding fame as a musician, Mercury earned a diploma in Art and Graphic Design from Ealing Art College in London. He used his artistic skills to create a logo that looked like a royal coat of arms. The design incorporates the zodiac signs of the four band members: two lions for Leo (John Deacon and Roger Taylor), a crab for Cancer (Brian May), and two fairies representing Virgo (Freddie Mercury). A large 'Q' with a crown inside is at the center, and a phoenix rises above the entire crest. The logo first appeared on the back of their debut album and became a permanent symbol of the band's regal and theatrical identity.