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Hunter S Thompson Gonzo – My Fear & Loathing NYC ’72

‘It’s Clive,” I ventured we have a meeting about your movie”, there was a clattering of what sounded like cans, then Hunter let me in, where he shambled into the room and then slumped down onto the floor leaning back in an open fridge which had, had it’s door aggressively removed by Hunter.

Clive Arrowsmith, Clive Arrowsmith Director, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Hunter S Thompson, Hunter Thompson

Cass Elliot (Mama Cass), Dave Mason and Ned Donheny – On and On The Story Goes (London 1970)

I was lucky enough to have a jam with them which was totally amazing except my guitar playing was not up to their playing. Listening to Cass singing “On and On” with Dave and Ned was mesmerising.

Cass Elliot, Dave Mason, London 1970s, Mama Cass, Ned Donerny, Traffic

Back To Mono – The Phil Spector Christmas Album photo session with George Harrison and Graham Nash (1972)

A joyful and familiar Liverpool drawl spoke to me down the phone saying “Clive, I need you to shoot the … More

George Harrison, Phil Spector, Phil Spector Christmas Album

To Celebrate Reaching 50% of our #Kickstarter Crowdfunding Goal – I’ve added some Signed Limited Edition David Bowie and Mick Ronson Cards

I am delighted to announce we have reached just under (by a glorious £2.00!) 50% of our kickstarter crowdfunding goal … More

Bowie, Clive Arrowsmith, David Bowie, Kickstarter, Mick Ronson, Peter Gabriel Reflections, Ronno

Mike Oldfield – The Quiet Genius Behind Tubular Bells

Sometime in 1972 my agent called me to ask me to go and meet Richard Branson to talk about photographing … More

Alan White Yes, Location shoots, Mike Oldfield, Photography, Return to Ommadawn, Richard Branson, Rory Flynn, Tubular Bells, Tubular Bells III

McCartney’s Visual Echo!

I myself was in a highly nervous state, because it had taken so much time to produce the Polaroid test. Peeling back the Polaroid with Paul, Linda and the band peeking over my shoulder was extremely nerve wracking and it’s fair to say I was three steps away from needing the toilet.

Denny Laine, Linda McCartney, Paul McCartney, Wings At The Speed Of Sound

Canned Heat – Historical Figures and Ancient Heads – London Photoshoot (1970)

I didn’t know what to expect when I was booked to work with Canned Heat. They had a pretty Rock … More

Adolfo "Fito" de la Parra, Canned Heat, Canned Heat: Living The Blues, Historical Figures and Ancient Heads, Rock Photography

Jeff Beck Group – Rough & Ready

Eventually as the V8  sounds faded my shouts were heard and he looked up from under the bonnet, his hands covered in oil and his face smeared too and said “Oh, Hi Clive, my manager said you’d be coming down”

1970s, Black and White Portraits, Bobby Tench, Celebrity, Clive Chaman, Cosy Powell, Jeff Beck, Jeff Beck Group, Jeff Beck Loudhailer, Max Middleton, Photography, Rock Photography, Rock Photography Tips

Mick Ronson – The Nicest Man Who Fell To Earth

It reminds me of Marlon Brando’s remark from On The Waterfront, when a character says “Are you looking for trouble” and Brando replies “What have you got?”. Mick looked like a streetwise New Yorker, who was ahead of the game. He certainly didn’t look like a quiet working class lad from Hull (in the North of England).

1970s London, Mick Ronson, Mott The Hoople, Play Don't Worry, Serpentine, Serpentine Lake, Suzi Ronson

My Dangerous Acquaintance, Marianne Faithful

I then nervously poured a large bottle of Perrier all over her head. Through the spluttering cascade of Perrier water she said ‘You bastard”, I said ‘No, wait, trust me, don’t get angry”

Classic Album covers, Dangerous Aquaintances, Marianne Faithful, Michael Roberts, Micky Finn, Ossie Clark, Photography, Pierre Laroche

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