Free formed in London in 1968 when guitarist Paul Kossoff was taken to see vocalist Paul Rodgers' group Brown Sugar by a friend. After deciding to form their own band they asked drummer Simon Kirke and bass phenom Andy Fraser to join. They were soon signed to the the Island label and released their bluesy debut album Tons of Sobs later that year.
Their signature song 'All Right Now' was released in 1970 & the band became famed for their amazing live shows and constant gigging. By the early 1970s they had become one of the greatest British blues rock bands and by stripping back their sound to the core laid the foundations for the rise of hard rock. The band retired in 1973
Punk icon Sid Vicious reading MAD magazine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana during the Sex Pistols one and only US tour in January 1978.
Bono from U2 performing live on their Joshua Tree Tour in Rotterdam, Holland in July 1987
'I thought of improvisation as a large ball of string (a melody as yet unravelled)'. Cover art for Phish's 1997 album Slip Stitch and Pass
Van Morrison is a Northern Irish singer, songwriter and musician who is usually known by the name "Van the Man" to his fans.
Johnny Cash was known for his deep, calm bass-baritone voice and a trademark look, which earned him the nickname "The Man in Black"
Ozzy Osbourne is a singer, songwriter & television personality who rose to prominence as the lead vocalist of the band Black Sabbath.
Sir Elton John is an English pianist, singer-songwriter, composer & pop icon who has sold millions of records and won countless awards.
A photographic celebration of Manchester's rock music history. Free exhibition at the University of Manchester
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
