To mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee we have created a photography collection comprising 70 of our favourite images of British artists taken during the period of Her Majesty's reign.
It is a celebration of the wealth of musical talent that the UK has produced over the last 70 years. Rock, Punk Rock, Pop, Folk, Indie, Britpop .... Britain has led the way in all genres, with our extraordinary musical strength and diversity. Our photographs capture the unprecedented history and vibrant spirit of the UK music scene.
Britain's influence on music became to take shape in the 1950s when, inspired by blues, jazz, and rock and roll from the United States, pop music began to evolve in the UK. The genre started as a mix of various music styles and was developed by artists such as The Beatles and The Rolling Stones who led rock and roll's transition into rock music. The "British Invasion" as it became known happened during the 1960s and 1970s and saw British rock bands' popularity spread rapidly to the United States and around the globe. The UK has continued to influence and develop the global music scene ever since.
This music print collection features images of music icons including David Bowie, Elton John, The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Oasis, Kate Bush, Joy Division, Sex Pistols, and beyond, through the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, right up to the present day.
What's more, all of the photos in our collection have been taken by renowned British music photographers including Mick Rock, Jill Furmanovsky, Gered Mankowitz, and Ray Stevenson, to name just a few. Plus each unique image is shot somewhere in the British Isles from classic venues such as the Marquee Club, Wembley Stadium, and the Royal Albert Hall, to famous locations like Abbey Road Studios and the Glastonbury Festival.
We hope you enjoy our celebration of the Best of British music photography. All these photos are available to buy as limited edition fine art prints.
The Rocketman himself, Elton John, brings it onstage at London's Crystal Palace in July 1971.
Iconic Mick Rock photograph of David Bowie during the 'Saxophone' Session in London 1973
Amy Winehouse captured in the corridor of the Union Chapel - "She seemed particularly happy that night" - Jill Furmanovsky
Relaxing before a gig in Scotland in June 1979, Sting, Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers were in high spirits
Sex Pistols on the set for the 'Pretty Vacant' video shoot at the ITN Studios, London in June 1977
The Clash on stage at the the first large scale Rock Against Racism/Anti Nazi League carnival at Victoria Park, April 1978.
This iconic 'Umbrella' image of The Beatles was taken in Scotland in 1964 on the banks of Loch Earn.
Paul Weller onstage with The Jam at the Rainbow Theatre, London in 1979
Pink Floyd in Abbey Road making a new album that became 'Wish You Were Here'. Jill Furmanovsky was asked to drop in and shoot some stills
David Bowie and Mick Ronson eating lunch on a train to Aberdeen in 1973 heading to the first gig of David Bowie's final Ziggy Stardust Tour
Classic early shot of Joy Division rehearsing at the TJ Davidson's Rehearsal Rooms in August 1979
The styling for a cover shoot for Sounds Magazine was a sheet off the bed. The lighting came from a bedside lamp.
George Michael captured on the video shoot for his single 'I Want Your Sex' released in 1987
This photo was taken prior to the release of their first single, Five Minutes with Arctic Monkeys on their own 'Bang Bang' label.
John Lennon and Yoko Ono In the White Room in Ascot, 1971 where the classic video clip for ‘Imagine’ was shot
Jimmy Page onstage at Led Zeppelin's legendary Earls Court Arena concerts in 1975
Stone Roses photographed in Manchester in 1989 just before the release of their debut album, The Stone Roses.
At the time of shooting this assignment,, Blur were one of many 'indie' bands. Little did we know how successful they would be."
Buzzcocks captured in a public library whilst on a press session in Manchester in August 1977.
Adam Ant posing as the Dandy Highwayman on the set of Stand and Deliver at Hatfield House in Spring 1981.
Cream rehearsing in Bray in 2005 before their reunion concerts at the Royal Albert Hall
Mick Jagger with the Rolling Stones performing in Glasgow, 1973
Iconic image of David Gilmour playing his ‘The Black Strat’ with Pink Floyd live at Earls Court, London on in May 1973.
Taken before Ed left the tent to perform on the Arena Stage, V-Festival in August 2012
Elvis Costello and The Attractions live at the Dominion Theatre, London, 1978
Eric Clapton performing at the Royal Albert Hall, London in February 1992
Fleetwood Mac sit for a portrait in Hyde Park, London in 1969.
Rod Stewart onstage with The Faces at the Lewisham Odeon in November 1974.
Billy Idol poses for the camera on a bed with a cat. He was part of the Bromley Contingent, a group of followers & fans of the Sex Pistols.
Mark E. Smith of The Fall pictured on wasteland in the centre of Manchester where now stands the new Co-op building.
Florence Welch from Florence and the Machine rehearsing at the John Henry Studios, London in October 2007
Exclusive David Bowie print specially created by The Postman for Rockarchive, based on a photograph taken by Dave Hogan at Live Aid in 1985
Relaxing backstage at Abbey Road Studios during the recording of debut album 'The Piper at the Gates of Dawn'
Contact sheet of the Red Hot Chilli Peppers photographed at Hyde Park, London in 1991
Noel recalls "Maine Road was where we all used to go as kids. So I was standing there, trying to make sure I never forgot this moment"
Jeff Beck is one of rock’s most respected and dynamic instrumentalists. He is widely regarded as a “guitarist’s guitarist”.
Bob Marley was a Jamaican reggae singer, songwriter, musician, & guitarist who achieved international fame & acclaim.
Björk Guðmundsdóttir, (born 21 November 1965), known mononymously as Björk is an Icelandic singer-songwriter.
Queen are a British rock band credited with making significant contributions to such genres as hard rock & heavy metal, among others.
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