Luciano Viti is an acclaimed photographer who shot some of the greatest names in rock history. His photos have been used for around 100 album and book covers for artists including: B.B. King, Frank Zappa, Talking Heads, Jeff Beck, Neil Young, Eric Clapton, and Miles Davis and his extensive work published in leading national and international publications such as Time Magazine, The Guardian, The Times, New York Times, Mojo, Rolling Stone, Le Monde, and GQ.
Between 1982 and 1995 Luciano was a key contributor to leading Italian publication 'TV Radiocorriere' undertaking over 250 photography commissions for the magazine, of which around 60 were used on the front cover. During this period he was also the official photographer for the Italian monthly rock music magazine 'Il Mucchio Selvaggio (The Wild Bunch)' and was employed by record companies including CBS, Sony, and Virgin, to produce advertising campaigns, press shoots, and record/CD covers. In addition, Luciano was the official photographer on several Italian tours including those of Lou Reed and B.B. King.
Between 1993-95 Luciano also worked for the RAI 2 TV Programme 'Ho Bisogno di Te', photographing the refugee camps in Croatia, Bosnia, and Albania. These photos were also used in a series of TV commercials in favour of humanitarian aid for the International Red Cross.
During his career, Luciano has produced several books and had his photographs displayed at exhibitions in Italy, the US, and the UK.
Angus Young, lead guitarist, songwriter, and co-founder of rock band AC/DC photographed by Luciano Viti in Rome in 1986
Blues guitarist and singer-songwriter B.B. King photographed by Luciano Viti in Rome in 1997.
David Bowie onstage in Fréjus, France during his Serious Moonlight Tour in May 1983.
David Byrne of Talking Heads relaxing at the Da Clelia Restaurant in Rome on the bank of the Tiber river in 1983
Composer, musician, singer-songwriter Frank Zappa photographed by Luciano Viti in his studio in Rome in 1988.
Jamaican singer and model Grace Jones photographed by Luciano Viti in the dressing room of Rai's TV Studio in Rome in 1982.
Rolling Stones guitarist, Keith Richards relaxing at the Grand Hotel Excelsior, Rome in 1984
Rock singer-songwriter Patti Smith photographed by Luciano Viti in the studio in Rome in 1996.
Contact sheet of The Jam's photo shoot for the cover of their debut album 'In The City'
U2 on top of a hotel roof in Cork, Ireland on a cold February morning in 1980
Amy Winehouse was an English singer and songwriter known for her deep expressive contralto vocals and her eclectic mix of musical genres.
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Led Zeppelin were an English rock band formed in London in 1968 & considered one of the most innovative & influential rock bands in history.
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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.
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
Artist Morgan Howell's paintings of record sleeves have become cult classics. We are delighted to introduce a range of his affordable prints
Our contact sheet print collection is a rare opportunity to look back at the hidden moments surrounding some of rocks most iconic images.
