Through The Lens
Rock ‘n’ roll isn’t just musical; it’s also visual. This is where we look through the viewfinder at iconic, memorable, stunning and beautiful images of classic rock acts and the photographers that capture them.
Woodstock ’69 Through the Lens of Photographer Henry Diltz
He shares his story of the weeks leading up to the legendary festival and of the event itself. “I had the Golden Pass. I was working for the producer”
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When Robbie Robertson Reunited With The Band Photographer Elliott Landy
At the U.S. premiere of the documentary, Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band, the musician offered his praise: “He was part of the family”
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Bob Dylan ‘Nashville Skyline’ Cover: The Inside Story
Elliott Landy talks about the magic hour of light and serendipity of his photo. “[Bob] stopped at the coat rack and grabbed a hat. ‘Do you think we could use this?’”
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‘Let It Be’ Director Michael Lindsay-Hogg on Filming the Beatles and the Stones
The director behind the original 1970 classic Beatles film was there when cinematic innovation first came to the rock video medium.
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Elliott Landy on His Famed Bob Dylan ‘Infrared’ Photo
In the summer of 1968, the photographer was assigned to shoot the cover for a story on “the most important musician in the world.” He shares how it happened
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Linda Ronstadt’s Album Designer, Kosh, Talks Covers
We go behind the scenes with her longtime collaborator who earned 3 Grammys for his work with her. “She never seemed to really appreciate how good she was”
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Smithsonian Rocks: Behind the Fan Photo Book
The Smithsonian asked fans to send them rock-related photos and stories. We spoke with the author about the making of ‘Smithsonian Rock and Roll.”
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Iconic Images from Noted Photographer Elliott Landy
If you follow classic rock music, you very likely know the work of Elliott Landy from the covers of such landmark albums as Bob Dylan’s Nashville Skyline, Van Morrison’s Moondance and the second (self-titled) album by The Band as well
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Iconic Rock Shots by Elliott Landy
A pioneer of rock music photography, Elliott Landy captured many memorable images during the late 1960s and early ’70s. We showcase two of them here
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