Jim Marshall had an all-access pass with some of the 20th century’s greatest musicians. A new book shares his best work from a legendary career that spanned five decades
Jimi Hendrix lights his guitar on fire during the Monterey Pop Festival in California in 1967.He was the photographer when Johnny Cash flicked off the camera at San Quentin State Prison. He was backstage with Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin. He toured with the Rolling Stones and photographed the Beatles’ final paid concert.
Johnny Cash chose Marshall to be the photographer for his recordings at the California state prisons of Folsom and San Quentin. During rehearsals at San Quentin, Marshall said, “Hey Johnny, let’s do one for the warden.” Cash was happy to offer this option.shares his best work from a legendary career that spanned five decades.“He really has photographed pieces of history throughout 50 years,” Davis said.
Perhaps Marshall’s most memorable work comes from the 1960s and ’70s. He was able to tag along with some of the era’s most iconic stars, getting an unfiltered, behind-the-scenes look that you don’t often see today. Jim Morrison smokes at the Northern California Folk Rock Festival in Santa Clara, California, in 1968.He didn’t like to carry a lot of lighting equipment. He often relied on just a small Leica camera and natural light.
Davis said the whole scene had changed, with managers and handlers becoming more controlling. And for big stars, the live experience wasn’t like it used to be, either.
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