RIP Mick Rock – LEGENDARY rock photographer, (David Bowie, Queen, Miley Cyrus).
I interviewed him twice during my writing career, for New York’s Westsider newspaper, but in this photo it was just a fun party at CBGB’s gallery, late 1990s or possibly 2000.
What a great guy! He asked me to get high, but I don’t smoke pot. Now I wish I did.
I first became aware of Mick Rock when I was 12 or 13. He photographed album covers for my favorite band, Queen. But he’s been known for photographing so many legends, as far back as Syd Barrett.
His work with Queen was dark and mysterious. But Rock seemed to be a huge fan of color too. A favorite of mine is the magenta/turquoise theme from Joan Jett’s “I Love Rock and Roll” album cover. His use of color has always been genius, with colors that pop out and grab you.
It’s always sad to see an icon from your youth pass away. In this day and age, 72 is not that old.
Did Mick Rock’s work inspire you? Share your stories in the comments section below.
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