For Sale: Gail Buckland. Who Shot Rock & Roll (A Photographic History, 1955 – Present). NYC: Knopf, 2009.

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Gail Buckland’s Who Shot Rock & Roll: A Photographic History, 1955-Present is a stunning visual exploration of rock and roll history through the lens of the photographers who captured its most iconic moments. Who Shot Rock & Roll showcases the work of some of the greatest music photographers, highlighting their role in shaping the public’s perception of rock stars and their music.

The book was published in conjunction with an exhibition of the same name at the Brooklyn Museum, further solidifying its importance in rock photography history.

Iconic Photographs Featured in the Book:

1. Elvis Presley by Alfred Wertheimer (1956)
   • Wertheimer’s famous candid shots of young Elvis, including the legendary image of him kissing a fan backstage.
2. The Beatles by Astrid Kirchherr (early 1960s)
   • Early, moody Hamburg-era portraits of The Beatles, taken before they became global superstars.
3. Jimi Hendrix at Monterey Pop by Ed Caraeff (1967)
   • The legendary shot of Jimi Hendrix kneeling before his burning guitar on stage at the Monterey Pop Festival.
4. The Rolling Stones by Ethan Russell (1969-1972)
   • Various images from Let It Bleed and Exile on Main St. era, including candid behind-the-scenes shots.
5. Patti Smith by Lynn Goldsmith (1970s)
   • Iconic portraits of Patti Smith that capture her raw punk energy and artistic persona.
6. Bob Dylan by Don Hunstein (1963)
   • The famous Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan cover image of Dylan walking with Suze Rotolo through a snowy Greenwich Village.
7. David Bowie as Ziggy Stardust by Mick Rock (1972-1973)
   • The legendary shots of Bowie in his Ziggy Stardust era, including live performances and behind-the-scenes moments.
8. Led Zeppelin by Neal Preston (1970s)
   • Tour photography capturing the band’s larger-than-life stage presence and off-stage moments.
9. Blondie (Debbie Harry) by Bob Gruen (1970s)
   • The famous shot of Debbie Harry in a torn “Punk” T-shirt, symbolizing the New York punk movement.
10. The Ramones by Roberta Bayley (1976)

• The classic black-and-white portrait of The Ramones in front of the brick wall, used for their debut album cover.

11. Sid Vicious & Nancy Spungen by Bob Gruen (1978)

• Raw and chaotic images of the doomed couple in the punk scene.

12. Madonna by Maripol & Deborah Feingold (1980s)

• Early shots of Madonna before she became a global superstar.

13. Prince by Lynn Goldsmith (1980s)

• Moody, striking portraits of Prince during his rise to fame.

14. Kurt Cobain by Jesse Frohman (1993)

• One of the last photo shoots of Kurt Cobain, with his oversized white sunglasses and fur coat.

15. Tupac Shakur by Danny Clinch (1990s)

• Powerful and introspective portraits of the legendary rapper.

16. Amy Winehouse by Various Photographers (2000s)

• Capturing her raw emotion and tragic brilliance.

Who Shot Rock & Roll: A Photographic History, 1955-Present features many of the most iconic rock and roll images ever captured.