I am delighted to announce my first solo US exhibition at Holden Luntz Gallery in Palm Beach, Florida which to my … More
Category: Rock Superstars
Phil Collins & Genesis Studio Rehearsals for Knebworth in 1978
The amazing thing about Phil Collins is that for a not especially tall or classically handsome man he really knows … More
David Bowie – Cool in Chelsea 1977
David walked onto the studio back drop, I didn’t say a word and he just started looking over his shoulder and slowly revolving, going through a series of movements and I just kept on shooting. I didn’t want to miss a thing.
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
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
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
Bianca Jagger, Michael Roberts & The Lost Weekend
Bianca came and sat under the spotlight and looked at me and leaning forward whispered “Are you ok Clive, you look a bit spaced out?” “I am, we were at an all weekend party madness and I’m still waiting for it to wear off” I whispered back “ I understand” she said with a knowing smile.
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”
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).
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”