R.I.P. Mick Rock
Born 1948 in London, Rock discovered his flair for camerawork while studying at Cambridge. A natural networker, he hooked up with locals Syd Barrett and Mick Jagger’s younger brother Chris.
With his relaxed demeanor, gift of the gab and keen eye for detail, Rock would get the type of access to the superstars that few, if any, are allowed. Rock shot the likes of former Lou Reed, Iggy Pop, Queen, the Sex Pistols, The Ramones, Blondie, and created some of the most famous images of The Thin White Duke.
Some of Rock’s finest work was the result of his close relationship with Bowie. No other photographer would inhabit Bowie’s inner sanctum like Rock.at the launch party for The, published by Taschen Books. “I do the same with Lou Reed. I don’t show every picture that I have, I think discretion is also important.”
That special relationship extended to music videos, with Rock producing and directing Bowie’s “John, I’m Only Dancing”, “Jean Genie,” “Space Oddity,” and “Life On Mars.”The Rise Of David Bowie 1972-1973His artwork would make it to the next level, featuring as album covers, including such classics as Syd Barrett’s
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