Legendary Rock Photographer Jim Marshall Dies
March 24, 2010, 14 years ago
According to EW.com, noted photographer Jim Marshall, whose lens captured decades of rock history, died today at age 74, according to the Morrison Hotel Gallery. Marshall - who was also an EW contributor - was responsible for countless indelible images of rock legends. His website is full of instantly recognizable snapshots: JIMI HENDRIX setting his guitar aflame at the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival. JOHNNY CASH directing a rude gesture toward the camera at San Quentin Prison in 1969. THE BEATLES taking the stage at San Francisco’s Candlestick Park for their last-ever tour date in 1966. BOB DYLAN chasing a tire down a city street in 1963. RAY CHARLES in mid-shout. JANIS JOPLIN clutching a fifth of Southern Comfort and grinning in 1968. JIM MORRISON taking a drag on a cigarette in 1968. MILES DAVIS on the ropes at a boxing ring in 1971. And so many more.
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