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."
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 and made references to a loved one "
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'
Prince posing backstage at the Paradiso, Amsterdam during his Dirty Mind Tour in 1981
Morrissey performing upside down on a monitor during his Kill Uncle Tour at the Jones Beach Theatre, Wantagh, New York in July 1991
David Bowie, Lou Reed & Iggy Pop during a press conference at the Dorchester Hotel, London in July 1972
Signed limited edition multicoloured cassette art print by Horace Panter featuring 24 different images including Madness, Blur & David Bowie
With his distinctive raspy voice and profound lyricism, Rod Stewart is one of the best-selling music artists of all time.
The Beatles were an English rock band, formed in Liverpool in 1960 and widely regarded as the most influential acts of the rock era.
Paul Weller is an English singer, songwriter and musician. Weller achieved fame with the punk rock/new wave/mod revival band The Jam.
Liam Gallagher is best known as the charismatic, self-assured front man of Manchester Britpop band Oasis.
A fantastic curated collection of museum quality fine art prints by leading music photographer Barry Schultz
The USA has given us many of the world's greatest music artists - we celebrate the best of the best
For eight years photographer Brian Duffy worked with David Bowie and shot his most iconic and enduring images. View his fantastic collection
The Beatles were one of the most popular & influential bands of all time. Here we showcase our collection of their iconic fine art prints
