Book Description
Category: Rock n Roll / Photography / Popular Culture Modern rock photographers and the shots that made them famous. Six preeminent photographers reveal the shots that launched their careers and in the process they reveal the acts that launched modern rock. From the B-52s and the Talking Heads to Richard Hell and the Ramones, the influence of the legendary bands that shaped the punk rock movement continues to be heard in music as diverse as folk, rap, alternative, and heavy metal. The Photographers Roberta Bayleys photographs have graced the album covers of the Sex Pistols, the Clash, Elvis Costello, and Billy Idol. Stephanie Chernikowskis photographs have appeared in The Village Voice, Rolling Stone, and The New York Times. George Du Bose has photographed over 200 album covers for acts ranging from Big Daddy Kane to the Ramones. His work has adorned 18 gold and platinum albums and has appeared in Spin and Interview. Godlis work has appeared in USA Today, People, Vanity Fair, and Film Comment. Bob Gruen has traveled with Elton John, Tina Turner, Led Zeppelin, and many others. His photos of John Lennon were recently published in a limited edition collectors book. Ebet Roberts work has appeared on posters and albums for Miles Davis, Bob Marley, Ravi Shankar, Bruce Springsteen, and many others.
