Don Hunstein had a knack for being in the right place at the right time. He shot hundreds of record covers and documented the recording sessions of many of the 20th Century’s most important musicians. He wasa great photographer, equally skilled in large or small format, in black & white or colour.
Don Hunstein’s iconic photographs have become symbols of an era. In the history of music photography, Don’s work during his 30 years at Columbia records is unsurpassed in its scope and breadth. Through his subtle humor and quiet nature, he was able to record many great moments in music history.
He photographed the famous and the not so famous. Hundreds of album covers and behind the scenes work. His photographs documented a rare time when musicians spent time on their art, rather than their publicity. Don had the ability to listen with his camera. Instinctively he understood that to capture artists at their best moments, patience, trust and humility were needed.
This ability to set both new comers and experienced stars at ease in his presence is evident in his photographs, which captured the intimate personal moments as well as the quintessential portraits.
Rockarchive is honored to have him as a member of our collective.
Miles Davis with John Coltrane during the recording sessions for 'Kind of Blue' at Columbia Studios in New York in the Spring of 1959
Miles Davis during the recording sessions for 'Kind of Blue' taken in New York in the Spring of 1959
A very early set of images taken by Don for promotion of Bob Dylan's first album, titled 'Bob Dylan', released on March 19, 1962.
Bob Dylan shot while recording his 5th studio album in Studio A, Columbia Recording Studios in New York City 1965.
Bob Dylan rehearsing to an empty house on the Carnegie Hall stage in New York city, 1963.
An alternative version to the cover of the Bob Dylan Free Wheelin' album, which was similar, but also in colour.
Bob Dylan recording the Freewheelin' album in Columbia Recording Studios, New York City in 1963.
Bob Dylan recording his 'Highway 61 Revisited' album at Columbia Studios, New York in June 1965
At Columbia Studios, New York 1963 Bob Dylan tunes his guitar during a recording session for his second studio album 'Free Wheelin'
Bob Dylan sitting with his girlfriend Suze Rotolo in their apartment in New York in February 1963
Bob Dylan and Suze Rotolo on the photo shoot for the album cover of 'Freewheelin' in a wintry New York City in February 1963
Bob Dylan during his recording sessions for 'Highway 61 Revisited' at Columbia Studios in June 1965
John Coltrane with Miles Davis at a recording session for 'Kind of Blue' in the spring of 1959 in New York City
Johnny Cash in New York with his wife June Carter while recording together at Columbia Recording Studio in New York City 1975.
Photographer Don Hunstein shot this rural side of Johnny Cash relaxing on his farm in San Antonio, Texas in 1959.
Johnny Cash at home on his farm in San Antonio, Texas in 1959. He always had a fondness for San Antonio.
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"At the time of shooting this assignment,, Blur were one of many 'indie' bands. Little did we know how successful they would be."
Syd Barrett captured in a candid moment at Abbey Road Studios whilst rehearsing for the recording of 'The Piper at the Gates of Dawn'
1967 Syd Barrett performs during an early photo session prior to the release of Pink Floyd's debut album
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