Kevin Westenberg, the American photographer, is renowned for his provocative, electrifying images of world-class musicians. His intense use of light, color and composition produces succulent, visual magic. This electricity, however, has its origin in Kevin’s lifelong romance with the adventure of rock and roll.
Meeting Elvis Presley on the film set of ’It Happened at the World’s Fair’ at the age of 4, ensured that Kevin would always be deeply moved by music and musicians. Weaned on the fabulous 60’s radio pop; seeing the post-Vietnam adolescent explosion of The Stones, The Who, The Beatles, Hendrix, and Bob Marley concerts; not forgetting all of the supergroups of 70’s soul; fueled by bottles of Jack and American pie,
Westenberg joined his generation in the psychedelic exploration of music, life and light. A decade of passion and decadence helped inspire a photographic style. Architecture school brought a new dimension to his life and after 8 years, he gained a Masters degree. But British punk in the early eighties was irresistible to him and he moved to Europe. He bought his first camera in Denmark and started practicing on fashion models in Barcelona.
In the UK, his first published pieces in The NME (1984) shaped and secured a photographic future in the music and entertainment world. Kevin’s images range from stunning to rebellious. But most critically, they capture the romance and beauty of our collective human adventure.
Kevin has also worked with creatives from the performing arts: David Lynch, Luc Besson, The Coen Brothers, Billy Bob Thornton, Sean Penn, Jean Luc Godard, Ethan Hawke, Nicole Kidman, Tom Stoppard and the late Alan Rickman.
Kevin Westenberg photograph taken during a Paul Weller N.M.E. cover shoot in London in June 1997.
Pearl Jam at their raw best captured at the Lollapalooza Music Festival in Bremerton, Washington in July 1992.
Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke photographed in Amsterdam, May 2006 during a cover shoot for Mojo Magazine
The Arctic Monkeys photographed by Kevin Westenberg at the Palácio da Justiça, Lisbon for Mojo Magazine in September 2022.
Blur captured by Kevin Westenberg in Camden, London in September 1995 during a photo shoot.
Blur photographed by Kevin Westenberg outside music venue The Roundhouse, London in September 1995
Jonny Buckland of Coldplay photographed on the set for their music video shoot for ‘Speed Of Sound’, the lead single from their X&Y album
Robert Smith photographed by Kevin Westenberg at The Worx Studios, London in 1993 whilst on a shoot for SPIN Magazine
David Gilmour photographed by Kevin Westenberg for the 'Rattle That Lock' album campaign in 2015.
Stunning cover artwork for The Divine Comedy's third album 'Casanova'
Neil Hannon of The Divine Comedy pictured on a canal boat in Venice in 1995
Jeff Buckley laid back with his trusty Gibson and looking effortlessly cool at the Worx Studios, London in 1984
Iconic image of Nick Cave captured during a Mojo photo shoot for his album 'Dig!!! Lazarus Dig!!!' in December 2008
Kurt Cobain onstage during Nirvana's legendary set at the 1992 Reading Festival
Paul Weller beautifully captured in March 2020 just before the world locked down due to Covid-19
PJ Harvey captured during a cover shoot for NME Magazine taken at The Worx Studios, London in September 2000
Jarvis Cocker photographed by Kevin Westenberg for NME Magazine in Paris in July 1996
Radiohead shot for a MOJO cover story in their Oxford Studios in April of 2001
Chris Cornell captured on the set of Saturday Night Live before Soundgarden played in May 1996
Contact sheet of the Red Hot Chilli Peppers photographed at Hyde Park, London in 1991
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"
Stunning image of Amy Winehouse taken in a North London launderette during a photo shoot in winter 2004.
Relaxing backstage at Abbey Road Studios during the recording of debut album 'The Piper at the Gates of Dawn'
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Here are the very latest prints we have added to our collection. We hope you love them as much as we do.
During his 30 year career Jake Chessum has shot defining images of musicians such as Amy Winehouse, Jay Z, The Beastie Boys & David Bowie.
Our contact sheet print collection is a rare opportunity to look back at the hidden moments surrounding some of rocks most iconic images.
Album covers can define a band almost as much as the music itself. Now you can put this great art on your wall as well as your turntable
