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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

My sublime moment with Daniel Barenboim

My assistant set up the lights and I wanted it lit in such a way that his head and hands where the only thing that was illuminated with the rest of his body in darkness. Once we’d set up the lights I noticed he had very shiny patent shoes which I also lit from the side to add some dynamic light to the pictures. The idea was to get the maestro and his piano to merge as one.

annanetrebko, chopin, chopinnocturnes, danielbarenbiom, thebarbican

Genesis & Phil Collins Meet Mr Arrowsmith Again (Part 2 This Time With Lighting).

As a painter their faces really affected me, I thought if they were in 15th century costumes the images would have had a Renaissance perspective, due to them all having such incredible faces. Sadly I couldn’t imagine them agreeing to cod pieces and tights, so I kept my vision to myself.

Genesis, Mike Rutherford, Phil Collins, Photography, Rick Wakeman

Robert Palmer Shoot & Cashmere Shopping

I then asked him what he thought was the weirdest thing about the current music industry? He screwed his face up for a moment in silent contemplation and opened his eyes, looked up at me and shaking his head slowly said,  “That U2 ever had a hit”.

British Elle, Elle Magazine, Robert Palmer, Shi Cashmere, U2

Richie Havens – From The Heart (1971)

He had the most extraordinary way of playing the guitar using open tuning with his thumb over the top of the fretboard.  The guitar almost became a part of him

1960s, 1970s, Black and White Portraits, Celebrity, Clive Arrowsmith, Portraits, Richie Havens, Richie Havens 1971 London

Joan Armatrading – Unassuming & Shy Genius

In 1976 my art director friend Fabio Nicoli (who sadly is no longer with us) called me and told me … More

Classic Singer Songwriter, Dark Horse Records, George Harrison, Iconic Musicians, Joan Armatrading

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

David Bowie’s Feathers

As we were leaving David asked me if I would like to go with him to the Samye Ling Tibetan Buddhist Temple in Scotland. He said “It’s only £2.50 for the weekend”

1960s, 70sfolk, “Wow, Dave Hutchinson, David Bowie, davidbowie, Feathers, Hermione Farthingale, philosophy, Photography, portrait, sameyeling, tibetanbuddhism

Ashanti Looking Like An Angel On A Stairway to Heaven London (2003)

When I photographed Ashanti for the Next Big Thing for The Sunday Times in 2003 I was trying to create … More

Angelic, Ashanti, “Wow, Black Beauty, Hip Hop, style

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