Mick Rock
Birthday November 22, 1948
Birth Sign Sagittarius
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About
Rock and roll photographer known for capturing shots of artists like Queen, Iggy Pop, and The Talking Heads. He is best known for capturing David Bowie during his Ziggy Stardust phase. He took the photos for over 20 well-known album covers.
Before Fame
One of his first photoshoots was with Syd Barrett of Pink Floyd in the late 1960s.
Trivia
He received the Diesel U Music Legends Award in 2006 for his impact on the music industry. In 2016, a documentary was made about his life and work titled Shot! The Psycho-Spiritual Mantra of Rock.
Family Life
He married Pati Rock. They have a daughter named Nathalie.
Associated With
Annie Leibovitz is another photographer known for capturing classic photos of artists of all kinds.
