In a career spanning six decades, photographer Gered Mankowitz has nurtured trusting relationships with many of the twentieth century’s defining artists. As he celebrates his 80th birthday, Mankowitz opens up about the stories behind iconic images of Elton John, Jimi Hendrix, Annie Lennox and others that have have become indelible parts of pop culture history. These images are taken from Gered Mankowitz: Photographs, out now via ACC Art Books; much of Greg’s work is also displayed at Iconic Images Gallery, London
‘Sade wasn’t particularly friendly’: the stories behind music’s most iconic portraits – in pictures
In a career spanning six decades, photographer Gered Mankowitz has nurtured trusting relationships with many of the twentieth century’s defining artists. As he celebrates his 80th birthday, Mankowitz opens up about the...
Elton John, London, 1977
Marianne Faithfull, Dublin, 1998
Duran Duran, London, 1981
Suzi Quatro, London, 1973
Joan Jett, London, 1980
The Rolling Stones, Surrey, England, 1982
Sade, London, 1985
Eurythmics, Paris, 1986
Wham!, London, 1983
Jimi Hendrix, London, 1967
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George Michael
Jimi Hendrix
Annie Lennox
Dave Stewart
Sade
The Rolling Stones
Source: The Guardian
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