The Rock Archive Collection Exhibition now on at Wex Photo Video London is a photographic celebration of rock‘n’roll’s greatest artists captured by some of the world’s leading music photographers
Established by our founder and renowned music photography Jill Furmanovsky, Rockarchive showcases the best onstage and behind-the-scenes music images from the last 50 years. The Rock Archive Collection brings a selection of these together in a unique exhibition, curated especially for Wex, that includes captivating shots of David Bowie, Bob Marley, Bob Dylan, Prince, Oasis & John Lennon plus exclusive prints by legendary photographer Storm Thorgerson. Whether seizing the spirit of a live show, capturing candid moments or shooting in the recording studio, Rockarchive’s distinguished contributors share the greatest moments in rock history.
Free exhibition is on untll 22 November 2018
Wex Photo Video
37-39 Commercial Road
London E1 1LF
Tel: 020 7380 1144
Mon: 08:00 - 19:00
Tues: 08:00 - 19:00
Wed: 08:00 - 19:00
Thurs: 08:00 - 19:00
Fri: 08:00 - 19:00
Sat: 09:00 - 18:00
Sun: 10:00 - 16:00
Syd Barrett with Pink Floyd at the International ‘Love In’ Festival at Alexandra Palace in Summer 1967
Bob Dylan during his recording sessions for 'Highway 61 Revisited' at Columbia Studios in June 1965
John Lennon in New York City in 1974, this was during the period when he recorded 'Walls and Bridges'.
Pete Townshend throws his guitar live whilst The Who perform at Madison Square Gardens in the US, 1979.
"Bob Marley took a break from touring and came by my studio in Primrose Hill. He was in such a fantastic mode that day, really playful."
With Freddie it was immediately apparent that I was in the presence of a charismatic visionary, he set the dress sense for the whole band.
The Sex Pistols enjoying a stroll on Carnaby Street, London during the early days of Punk in 1976
Siouxsie Sioux, from Siouxsie & The Banshees, relaxing in London in 1980
The Who (Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, John Entwistle and Keith Moon) onstage at the Marquee Club, London in 1967
Jimi Hendrix restrings his guitar before a performance at the Marquee Club, London in March 1967
Q Magazine’s picture editor says "Live rock photos don’t get any cooler than Jorgen’s timeless shot of Jimmy Page.
Eric Clapton during a sound check for his USA Tour in Philadelphia, 1974
David Gilmour’s superb guitar solo during ’Comfortably Numb’ on PinK Floyd's The Wall Tour
Tom Waits onstage at the Victoria Apollo, London in March, 1981.
This was taken during a break in filming the Oasis Wonderwall video.
Amy Winehouse captured in the corridor of the Union Chapel - "She seemed particularly happy that night" - Jill Furmanovsky
Blondie headlined at The Palladium, NYC as part of their 1st U.S. Tour. Robert Gordon and Link Wray opened for them.
Nirvana photographed outside the Dalmacia Hotel in Shepherd's Bush, London on a cold October morning in 1990.
This was Pink Floyd’s first official photo shoot. Although a photographer by trade, Colin Prime’s other love was music
Guitarist Johnny Ramone and vocalist Joey Ramone playing at Manchester’s Apollo Theatre in December 1977.
Terrible vibes between Noel and Liam produced a wonderful set of pictures. Taken in Paris in November 1995.
David Bowie performing at Newcastle City Hall, UK on the Ziggy Stardust Tour in June 1973
David Bowie in front of a Diego Rivera mural whilst visiting the Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City in October 1997
Inner sleeve artwork for Pink Floyd's album Wish You Were Here by Storm Thorgerson
Cover art for the live single of Wish You Were Here. 'What you see is what you get - two lost souls, swimming in a fish bowl'
The Pyramid Stage and Glastonbury Tor captured beautifully by Jill Furmanovsky at the 2000 Glastonbury Festival
The Cure on the road in Holland and Belgium during their 1980 'Seventeen Seconds' tour.
Limited edition of Morgan Howell's original painting of the cover of The Clash '(White Man) in Hammersmith Palais vinyl single
Iconic photo of John Lennon with a flower in his eye, fondly known as 'Adoration'.
A unique collection of images of Pink Floyd, one of the worlds most successful and influential rock bands.
David Bowie was a leading figure in popular music for over five decades & regarded by critics & musicians as a true innovator.
Referred to as rock music's 'Prince of Darkness', Nick Cave's music is characterised by emotional intensity & a wide variety of influences.
The Sex Pistols were an English punk rock band formed in 1975. Without them popular culture in the last 30+ years would be very different.
Here are the very latest prints we have added to our collection. We hope you love them as much as we do.
Jill Furmanovsky is one of the greatest ever rock & roll photographers with a huge archive of iconic shots of the world's best music artists
When it comes to rock photography Michael Putland has done it all, having shot the biggest name in rock & pop from Abba to Zappa.
Our contact sheet collection is a rare opportunity to look back at the hidden moments surrounding some of rocks most iconic images.
