Mick Rock RIP (1948 - 2021)

[felixdeburgh]

Variety reports (and confirmed by his official Twitter account) the death of the legendary photographer who was responsible for many iconic photographs of musicians in the 70s, including album covers for Queen (II), Iggy Pop (Raw Power) and Lou Reed (Transformer). The latter two were shot on consecutive nights at the same London venue. He also photographed David Bowie many times and directed the video for The Jean Genie whilst on tour with him in the USA in 1973.

RIP.

[brinylonshirt]

As much of a legend as the stars he photographed. So many iconic images. He took the cover photos for Queen’s Sheer Heart Attack and Cockney Rebel’s The Psychomodo as well.