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Jill Furmanovsky

Rockarchive founder, Jill Furmanovsky, was born and brought up in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), Her parents moved to London in 1965 when Jill was 11 years old and she became a member of the Beatles fan-club and an 'Apple scruff' – one of the teenagers that hung around outside Abbey Road hoping to catch sight of the Fab Four. Her first rock shot was of Paul McCartney standing outside his house with two of her school friends taken on a Kodak Instamatic.

Following a foundation course at Harrow School of Art, Jill studied textile and graphic design at the Central School of Art and Design. After only two weeks training in photography, she had a lucky break when she was offered (and gleefully accepted) the unpaid job of official photographer at London's premier rock venue, The Rainbow Theatre in 1972.

Artists photographed in her 40 year career include many of the biggest names in rock music: Pink Floyd, Bob Marley, Eric Clapton, Blondie, The Police, Led Zeppelin, The Pretenders, Bob Dylan, and Oasis are but a few. She has also directed videos for Oasis and The Pretenders.

Jill continues to shoot in the music industry. Her traffic-stopping image of Florence Welsh graced the streets of Los Angeles in 2012 as part of the exhibit ‘Who Shot Rock & Roll?’ at the Annenberg Space for Photography. She was also featured extensively in the film of the same name in which Noel Gallagher took part on her behalf, to praise their long working relationship.

Jill's book 'The Moment' 25 Years of Rock Photography' (1995) is a seminal work in the genre. Her subsequent book, ‘Oasis - Was There Then ' A Photographic Journey' (1997) followed a ground-breaking exhibition of the same name that toured in the UK and Ireland (Noel Gallagher thought she was a caterer who took good pictures).

Jill has won many awards for her music photography including The Jane Bown Observer Portrait Award (1992) and 'Woman of the Year' for Music and Related Industries (1988). Further accolades followed. In 2012 she was presented with a special award by Record of The Day Magazine.

 

 

 

George Michael (GMICH001JF)

George Michael

George Michael performing at an event in memory of Linda McCartney in 1999.

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George Michael (GMICH002JF)

George Michael

George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley from Wham! taken in 1982

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Glastonbury  Pharell Williams (PHWI001JF)

Pharell Williams

Pharell Williams in 2015 on the Pyramid Stage at the Glastonbury Festival

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Glastonbury (GLAS001JF)

Glastonbury

The Pyramid Stage and Glastonbury Tor captured beautifully by Jill Furmanovsky at the 2000 Glastonbury Festival

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Glastonbury (GLAS004JF)

Glastonbury

The tipis at Glastonbury captured at dawn during the 2010 festival

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Glastonbury (GLAS006JF)

Glastonbury

Jill Furmanovsky photograph of glowing dance tent at the Glastonbury Festival in 2017

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Glastonbury Beyonce (BEY001JF)

Beyoncé

Beyoncé headlines the Glastonbury Festival on the Pyramid Stage in 2011.

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Glastonbury Billie Eilish (BILE001JF)

Billie Eilish

Billie Eilish performing on The Other Stage at the 2019 Glastonbury Festival

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Glastonbury George Ezra (GEEZ001JF)

George Ezra

George Erza plays the Pyramid Stage at the Glastonbury Festival, just a year after he made his debut on the John Peel Stage

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Glastonbury Stormzy (STORM001JF)

Stormzy

Stormzy lights up the Pyramid stage at the 2019 Festival wearing a Banksy designed Union Jack vest

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Glastonbury Thom Yorke (RD001JF)

Thom Yorke

Thom Yorke and Radiohead playing a surprise performance on the Glastonbury Festival Park Stage in 2010

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Glastonbury White Stripes (WS002JF)

White Stripes

The White Stripes give an electric performance on the Pyramid Stage at the Glastonbury Festival in June 2002

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Grace Jones during a photoshoot for The Face Magazine at the Hilton Hotel, London in 1980 photographed by Jill Furmanovsky

Grace Jones

Grace Jones photographed by Jill Furmanovsky at the Hilton Hotel, London in 1980 for the Face Magazine.

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A Rockarchive limited edition colour print of Heaven 17 stood around a table scattered with music magazines.

Heaven 17

Heaven 17 by photographer Jill Furmanovsky taken in Sheffield in August 1991

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Iggy Pop's torso photographed by Jill Furmanovsky at the Music Machine, Camden in July 1978

Iggy Pop

Iggy Pop performing onstage at the Music Machine, Camden in July 1978

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Jam, The ( JA012JF)

The Jam

Paul Weller with The Jam onstage for a soundcheck at the Rainbow Theatre, London in December 1978

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James Brown (BR001JF)

James Brown

James Brown in May 1985 captured during documentary filming in London, prior to performing at Hammersmith Odeon

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Jeff Beck playing at The Roundhouse in March 1971 photographed by Jill Furmanovsky

Jeff Beck

Jeff Beck performing onstage at The Roundhouse, London in March 1972

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Jeff Buckley (JB001JF)

Jeff Buckley

Jeff Buckley performing onstage at Bunjees Club, London in March 1994

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A limited edition print of a smiling Joan Armatrading taken in Munich in 1979.

Joan Armatrading

Joan Armatrading by Jill Furmanovsky shot in Munich in 1979. This image is part of the National Portrait Gallery Collection.

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John Lydon (SP002JF)

John Lydon

John Lydon aka Johnny Rotten with Johnny Ramone in a relaxed conversation backstage at The Roundhouse, London before a Ramones gig in 1977

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John Prine (JP001JF)

John Prine

Legendary folk singer-songwriter John Prime performing at the Fleadh, London in June 2004.

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Joy Division (JD003JF)

Joy Division

Rare photo of Joy Division performing onstage at the YMCA, London in 1979, taken by Jill Furmanovsky

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Kasabian (KASA001JF)

Kasabian

Sergio Pizzorno & Tom Meighan from Kasabian in Chalk Farm, London in August 2004

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A relaxed looking Kate Bush sitting on a chair in September 1979

Kate Bush

A relaxed looking Kate Bush photographed by Jill Furmanovsky in September 1979.

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KD Lang (LANG001JF)

KD Lang

KD Lang in the corridor of the Le Meridian Hotel, London in March 1992

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Led Zeppelin (LZ002JF)

Led Zeppelin

Led Zeppelin, backstage with manager Peter Grant at Knebworth House, Hertfordshire, England, in August 1979.

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A limited edition print of a close up portrait of Leonard Cohen shot in London in 1979.

Leonard Cohen

Close-up portrait of Leonard Cohen photographed during a magazine shoot at the Montcalm Hotel, London in 1979.

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Madness (MA002JF)

Madness

Madness captured by Jill Furmanovsky whilst mucking about outside a Chock Full O'Nuts coffee shop in New York in February 1980.

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Madness (MA003JF)

Madness

Madness photographed by Jill Furmanovsky at her studio in London in 1984.

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Madness (MA004JF)

Madness

This image was used on the cover for Madness's Madstock! album and was shot by Jill Furmanovksy in the Netherlands in August 1992.

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Madness (MA005JF)

Madness

Madness going nutty in December 2005 by the iconic helter skelter at the end of Brighton Pier.

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Mark Perry (MARKP001JF)

Mark Perry

Mark Perry, founder of punk fanzine Sniffin' Glue, captured on the toilet in 1977 by Jill Furmanovsky

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Michael Jackson (MJACK001JF)

Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson performing at Wembley, London in 1972 during the Jackson 5 era.

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Miles Davis (MD001JF)

Miles Davis

Miles Davis onstage at the Rainbow Theatre, London in July 1973 - “Do not fear mistakes. There are none.” Miles Davis

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Miles Davis (MD002JF)

Miles Davis

Miles Davis played the Rainbow Theatre, London in 1973

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