After living in Hawaii, Washington, Texas, Cuba, Boston and California, Ralph Fales taught himself photography and darkroom techniques in Iceland. This is where he first learned of and listened to American Blues with his local friends, so as he says "Icelanders taught me about the blues"
On moving back to Texas with his camera, he set up a darkroom in his bath and talked his way into unpaid jobs as “house photographer” in La Bastille, Liberty Hall and the Texas Opry House as well as a number of visits to The Continental Club, here Ralph was able to meet and photograph many of the great jazz and blues musicians that were passing through Louisiana and Texas at the time.
Bob Marley relaxing with friends and family after a show in Houston, Texas in 1976
Bob Marley performing onstage at 400 Years, Houston, Texas in 1976
Fats Domino performing at the Texas Opry House, Houston in November 1975
Stunning photograph of Morrissey by Mary McCartney taken at the Royal Festival Hall, London in 2004
Stones Roses legendary concert at Spike Island, Widnes in May 1990 six months after the release of their seminal single Fool's Gold
Fleetwood Mac during a photocall on a cruise ship in the Rotterdam harbour before a pair of concerts in Amsterdam, April 1977.
One of Brian Wilson's favourite shots taken at the Royal Albert Hall, London in 2008
Madness are an English band from Camden Town, London & one of the most prominent bands of the late 70s & early 80s 2 Tone ska revival.
Liam Gallagher is best known as the charismatic, self-assured front man of Manchester Britpop band Oasis.
With his distinctive raspy voice and profound lyricism, Rod Stewart is one of the best-selling music artists of all time.
Sir Elton John is an English pianist, singer-songwriter, composer & pop icon who has sold millions of records and won countless awards.
The Rolling Stones have been entertaining audiences for more than 50 years. Our collections share the best images spanning their career
A fantastic curated collection of museum quality fine art prints by leading music photographer Barry Schultz
Welcome to our Jazz & Blues Print Collection - over 50 years of iconic images of the world's greatest Jazz & Blues musicians
The USA has given us many of the world's greatest music artists - we celebrate the best of the best
