Kevin Cummins is one of the UK's greatest music photographers. Manchester born, he has shot iconic musicians from Joy Division, The Smiths & Stone Roses to David Bowie & Iggy Pop. We are delighted to have a fantastic selection of his work included in our archive.
Born within a stone's throw of Maine Road, Kevin has been a lifelong & ardent Manchester City football supporter. He first began his career as a music photographer after studying photography in Salford for four years. The emerging punk scene in Manchester dominated his early work and he quickly rose to become one of the leading documentary photographers of city and its changing music scene. He shot some of the most iconic images of Manchester's seminal bands, as well as other leading British & International music artists.
Kevin has contributed to numerous magazines and publications, including being one of the founding contributors to The Face magazine & chief photographer for the NME. Kevin's work has been included in films and displayed in galleries & exhibitions across the world, including collections in the National Portrait Gallery & V&A in London.
Iconic shot of Joy Division walking in the snow near Manchester Cathedral in 1979
Classic early shot of Joy Division rehearsing at the TJ Davidson's Rehearsal Rooms in August 1979
Ian Curtis taking a break during rehearsal at the TJ Davidson's Rehearsal Room, Manchester in August 1979
Early image of The Smiths on a shoot in 1983 on the outskirts of Manchester
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
Limited edition screen print of a mugshot of Prince created by artist David Studwell
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"
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