This is an interesting article from the BBC Website about writers and artist who have inspired various songwriters, including Frieda Kahlo, William Burroughs and Sylvia Plath.

Source: 6 cult heroes who inspired your favourite musicians – BBC Music

Frieda Kahlo

William Burroughs (far right) with Andy Warhol and Mick Jagger

Sylvia Plath

The writers, artists and great minds that gave songwriters some of their best ideas

Source: 6 cult heroes who inspired your favourite musicians – BBC Music