Michael Putland Figurative Photography

© Michael Putland Billy Joel Billy Joel in concert New York, USA 1978 Billy Joel is a celebrated American singer-songwriter and pianist known for his timeless hits like "Piano Man...

© Michael Putland Prince Prince performs at small London club gig after show at Wembley Arena, London 1986 Limited edition Estate print. Edition 20 only this size. Limited edi...

© Michael Putland The Who Pete Townshend Pete Townshend of The Who,Madison Square Garden, New York 1979 Pete Townshend is the innovative guitarist an...

© Michael Putland David Bowie David Bowie at his home Haddon Hall, Beckenham, Kent, UK 1972 David Bowie was a visionary British singer, songwriter, and actor known for his eclecti...

© Michael Putland The Who Pete Townshend Pete Townshend of The Who leaping on stage during 1981 UK Tour Pete Townshend is the innovative guitarist an...

© Michael Putland Keith Richards Rolling Stones Keith Richards by a barn door at his home in Upstate New York after his famous drug arre...

© Michael Putland John Lennon John Lennon at home in the white room, Ascot, UK July 1971 John Lennon was a legendary British musician, songwriter, and peace activist, best known a...

Pete Townshend of the Who Madison Square Garden New York 1979 Large Oversize limited Estate edition (ed size 15 only this size) silver gelatin print. numbered and signed by the Estate on reverse stamped with blond embossed Archive stamp on front paper size 40x30" inches / 101 x 76 cm Certificate of authenticity supplied. unframed Framing available on request Ships securely from London England OTHER SIZES AVAILABLE pls enquire About Michael Putland the photographer : Born in 1947, Michael grew up in Harrow where he took his first pictures at the age of nine before leaving school at sixteen to work as an assistant to various photographers including Time-Life photographer, Walter Curtain and the legendary motor racing photographer, Louis Klemantaski. In 1969 he set up his own studio and by 1971, he was the official photographer for the British music magazine Disc & Music Echo. His first assignment for them that year was to photograph Mick Jagger in London. From the editorial work for Disc and Music Echo, Sounds and later Smash Hits & Q magazine amongst others, to the 1973 tour with The Rolling Stones that led to a long-standing relationship working with the band, Michael has shot prodigiously including for major record labels including CBS, Warner, Elektra, Polydor, Columbia Records and EMI. Relocating to New York in 1977, it was here that Michael founded the photo agency, Retna. It has been said that Michael photographed everyone from Abba to Zappa … when looking at his archive this is actually true. Now living in East Sussex, recent 2016 exhibitions include “Off The Record” at The Lucy Bell Gallery in Hastings showing images both on and off stage including previously unseen contact sheets; whilst Ono Arte in Bologna, Italy is hosting a David Bowie show. Autumn 2014 saw Michael’s 50 year retrospective at the Getty Gallery in London: “A life in Music, 50 Years On The Road”. Snap Gallery in London’s Piccadilly Arcade regularly have a selection of Michael’s work on show. Michael continues to shoot the artists he most admires – likely to be jazz, classical and world musicians, who have always provided an alternative narrative to his rock music portfolio. “It has been a fantastic ride through an incredible period of music history, which combined my two great loves … music and photography. Little did I appreciate, when my Uncle Alan encouraged my photography back in the 1950s, that this would lead me to photographing nearly all of my heroes … and thrilled to be still finding new ones. A great never ending journey.” Michael Putland About The Who : Few rock & roll bands were riddled with as many contradictions as the Who. All four members had wildly different personalities, as their notorious live performances demonstrated: Keith Moon fell over his drum kit while Pete Townshend leaped into the air with his guitar, spinning his right hand in exaggerated windmills. Vocalist Roger Daltrey prowled the stage as bassist John...

© Michael Putland Leonard Cohen London 1974 Leonard Cohen was a renowned Canadian singer-songwriter and poet, celebrated for his deep, haunting voice and profound lyrics that delv...

© Michael Putland Mick Jagger Mick Jagger performing 'Jumping Jack Flash' with water & rose petals during European Tour, Berlin 1973 Mick Jagger is the iconic lead singer of The R...

© Michael Putland Ladies Tea Party Ladies Tea Party – Debbie Harry of Blondie, Viv Albertine of The Slits, Siouxsie Sioux, Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders...

© Michael Putland Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin Jimmy Page performs at Earls Court, London 1975 Jimmy Page is the legendary guitarist and founding member of Led Zeppelin, renowned fo...

© Michael Putland David Gilmour David Gilmore recording for the Armenian Earthquake Appeal, 1989 David Gilmour is the renowned guitarist and vocalist of Pink Floyd, celebrated for...

© Michael Putland Leonard Cohen London 1974 Leonard Cohen was a renowned Canadian singer-songwriter and poet, celebrated for his deep, haunting voice and profound lyrics that delv...

© Michael Putland Led Zeppelin Led Zeppelin performing at Madison Square Garden, New York, USA 1977Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones, and John Bonham hidden behind the drum...

© Michael Putland Elton John, Marc Bolan & Ringo Starr Elton John, Marc Bolan of T-Rex and Ringo Starr at a party after the premiere of 'Born to Boogie' Marc's film directed by Rin...

© Michael Putland John Lennon and Yoko Ono 1971 John Lennon and Yoko Ono were a groundbreaking artistic couple known for their influential contributions to music and art, with Len...

© Michael Putland Bryan Ferry Bryan Ferry of Roxy Music with the “Roxettes” London 1975 Bryan Ferry is a British singer-songwriter and frontman of the band Roxy Music, renowned fo...

© Michael Putland Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones Keith Richards being interviewed at Atlantic Records, London 1974 Keith Richards is the legendary guitarist of The Rolling S...

© Michael Putland Carly Simon Carly Simon, London 1972she kissed my cheek, I did not wash for a week! Carly Simon is an acclaimed American singer-songwriter known for her introspe...

© Michael Putland Bob Marley Bob Marley at the Island Records office, London, July 1975. Bob Marley was a legendary Jamaican singer, songwriter, and global icon known for populari...

Donna Summer performing, USA 19 November 1979 Donna Summer was a legendary American singer-songwriter known as the "Queen of Disco," celebrated for her powerful vocals and iconic hi...

© Michael Putland New Barbarians – Keith Richards & Ronnie Wood Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood (of the Rolling Stones) being interviewed to promote their band the New Barbarians, N...

© Michael Putland Queen Queen – Roger Taylor, Freddie Mercury, Brian May, and John DeaconLondon 1973 Queen is a legendary British rock band known for their theatrical performances...

© Michael Putland George Michael London 1987 George Michael was a British pop superstar known for his powerful voice, songwriting talent, and hits like "Faith" and "Careless Whisp...

© Michael Putland Bruce Springsteen Bruce Springsteen playing with the E Street Band, Hammersmith Odeon, London 1975 Bruce Springsteen is an acclaimed American singer-songwriter k...

© Michael Putland Bob, Mick and Pete Bob Marley, Mick Jagger and Peter Tosh backstage after Rolling Stones concert at the Palladium Theatre, New York 1978 Bob Marley, Mick Jagger,...

© Michael Putland Siouxsie Sioux Siouxsie Sioux, London 1980 Siouxsie Sioux is a pioneering English singer, songwriter, and frontwoman of Siouxsie and the Banshees, renowned for h...

© Michael Putland Tom Waits on Portobello Road Tom Waits walking on Portobello Road, London, 1976 Tom Waits is an iconic American singer-songwriter known for his gravelly voice, e...

© Michael Putland David Bowie David Bowie in concert on The Thin White Duke Tour, Wembley, London 1976 David Bowie was a visionary British singer, songwriter, and actor known for ...

© Michael Putland Angus Young AC/DC Angus Young of AC/DC London, 1976 shoot was later used for album sleeve cover Angus Young is the electrifying lead guitarist of AC/DC, recogniz...

© Michael Putland Mick Jagger Mick Jagger drinking tea, Cardiff, Wales 1972 Mick Jagger is the iconic lead singer of The Rolling Stones, celebrated for his electrifying stage pres...

© Michael Putland Bruce Springsteen Bruce Springsteen performs on stage with Clarence Clemons of the E Street Band at the Hammersmith Odeon in London...