Psychedelic Renegades

by Mick Rock

Mick Rock's friendship with Syd Barrett, the reclusive former member of Pink Floyd, began in Cambridge in the mid-1960s. This book which includes photos rarely seen before covers the period 1969-1971. It also features the photo session in and around Syd's London flat which resulted in the cover for his first solo album 'The Madcap Laughs'.

Genres: Music, Photography, Art, Biography, Nonfiction

Paperback

First published January 1, 2002

About the author

Mick Rock was the man who photographed rock 'n' roll in the seventies, especially glam. He was the official photographer of David Bowie through all his personas.

A photographer best known for his iconic shots of rock and roll legends such as Queen, David Bowie, Syd Barrett, Lou Reed, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Iggy Pop and The Stooges, The Sex Pistols, The Ramones, Joan Jett, Talking Heads, Roxy Music, Crossfade, Thin Lizzy, Motley Crue, and Blondie. Rock has had major exhibitions in London, Liverpool, Berlin, Manchester, New York, Los Angeles, Oslo, Stockholm, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Tokyo, San Francisco, and Las Vegas.