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ROLLING STONE IMAGES OF ROCK & ROLL |
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Introduction Spanning more than forty years, numerous countries and a dozen musical genres, the images found on these pages have only one thing in common: Each one took our breath away. We set out to create a book of the most powerful images from rock & roll's long history and, among the thousands we considered, found these images that captured more than a particular performer or a key moment or a beloved song. These stood out as archetypes, images that illuminate the force with which these artists animate our deepest emotions. Some came from the pages of Rolling Stone, dating back to one of the magazine's first issues in 1967. Others have never before been published anywhere. Those responsible for making these images range from the most famous rock & roll photographers on the planet to extremely talented amateurs who happened to get a once-in-a-lifetime shot. Subjects are diverse as well: Some faces are so iconic that their owners would be recognized almost anywhere in the world. A few are obscure enough that even a detailed identification would not bring them to mind. No matter. Our intention is for the viewer to put all frames of reference aside: Gaze upon the pages of this book, just as those pictured here once looked into the lens of the camera. And dream. Holly George-Warren
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