What is Rock & Roll? For Gail Buckland, Rock & Roll is more than just a sound, it is a communal spirit. As a photography historian, Buckland has covered a fair range of topics. Her latest, not surprisingly, is Rock & Roll. In Who Shot Rock & Roll: A Photographic History, 1955-Present
Buckland compiles a thrilling list of figures in both portrait and action photographs. The obvious names – Dylan, Jagger, and Lennon – are there. So are rappers like LL Cool J and Salt ‘n Pepper. In this, Buckland offers not just a compelling photographic history, but one that speaks to the intermingling of sounds and breadth of “rock & roll” as a cultural phenomenon. Some audiophiles might scoff, understandably, yet those who live music through the stars and find inspiration in the voices will certainly be pleased by the selections.
Who Shot Rock & Roll releases later this month from Random House.
Pre-order now from Amazon.
Push it past the jump for personal favorites from Who Shot Rock & Roll.
Salt N Pepper: David Corio
Heartbreakers: Roberta Bayley
Bunny Wailer: Kate Simon
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