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Neal Preston Photography

American, b. 1952
Neal Preston is one of the most highly respected photographers in the history of the music industry. His career in photography, which started in high school and continues to the present, has spanned more than four decades. Through his body of work, Preston has made a significant contribution to the pop culture history of multiple generations. His archive stands as one of the music industry’s single most elite and extensive photographic collections. For years, his photographs have appeared in every conceivable media outlet: on the covers and pages of hundreds of world-class magazines, newspapers and books; on television shows; in feature films and documentaries; in Broadway show programs and billboards; in print and electronic advertisements; and on innumerable vinyl and CD/DVD packages. He was also the key contributor to VH-1’s acclaimed “Behind the Music” documentary series, providing over 1,000 still photos used in over 50 episodes. Although Preston is best known in rock circles as Led Zeppelin’s U.S. tour photographer in the mid-1970’s, his rock-and-roll travels have taken him around the world visiting Russia with Billy Joel; Japan with Bruce Springsteen, Madonna, Michael Jackson and Duran Duran; China with Wham!; South Africa with Whitney Houston; Canada with Heart; and Mexico and South America with Queen in 1981 and 2015. In 1985, Preston was chosen as one of the official photographers for Bob Geldof’s “Live Aid” concert at London’s Wembley Stadium. In 1988 his association with Bruce Springsteen helped land him the job as official tour photographer for Amnesty International’s legendary “Conspiracy of Hope”tour, a five-week world trek in which Sting, Peter Gabriel and Tracy Chapman appeared along with Springsteen. In 1980 he began a 30-year-long relationship with “People Magazine” and to this day remains the most-assigned photographer in its history, with almost 700 shoot days to his credit. After joining the International Cinematographers Guild in 1999, Preston served as both the unit and special photographer for the feature films “Almost Famous,” “Vanilla Sky,” “Elizabethtown,” “We Bought a Zoo” and “Aloha” and recently completed work on Season 1 of the Showtime television series “Roadies” (all directed by Cameron Crowe). In addition to creating the key art for those projects, Preston also provided photos used in the feature films “61,” “Singles,” “Laurel Canyon” and “Pick of Destiny,” among others. In June of 2010 Preston cemented a relationship with the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, becoming the first photographer to mount a one-man exhibition of his work on the premises. His work was part of the Hard Rock’s permanent memorabilia collection. Preston’s work has been displayed at such elite institutions as the Smithsonian in Washington D.C., the National Gallery in London, England, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio. His iconic photograph of Freddie Mercury is part of the permanent photo exhibit at the new Wembley Stadium in London, and close to 100 of Preston’s photographs adorn the walls of the newly renovated Forum in Inglewood, California.
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Artist: Neal Preston
Freddie Mercury at Wembley Stadium
By Neal Preston
Located in Mount Pleasant, SC
Freddie Mercury on stage during the Magic tour. Wembley Stadium, UK. 1986. Signed on bottom right by photographer.
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20th Century Contemporary Neal Preston Photography

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Archival Pigment

Stevie Nicks
By Neal Preston
Located in Mount Pleasant, SC
Stevie Nicks standing on a rooftop in Venice, CA. 1981
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20th Century Contemporary Neal Preston Photography

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Archival Pigment

Stevie Nicks
By Neal Preston
Located in Mount Pleasant, SC
Stevie Nicks backstage in dressing room Venice, CA. 1981
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20th Century Contemporary Neal Preston Photography

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Archival Pigment

Ronnie Van Zandt
By Neal Preston
Located in Mount Pleasant, SC
Ronnie Van Zandt rehearsing at the Fox Theater. Atlanta, GA. 1975 Limited Edition. Signed on bottom right by photographer.
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20th Century Contemporary Neal Preston Photography

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Archival Pigment

"Eddie Van Halen Wall Jump" photograph by Neal Preston from Hard Rock Hotel
By Neal Preston
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Eddie Van Halen Wall Jump" photograph by Neal Preston. Photo by Neal Preston hand written on front lower right corner. This framed photograph was prev...
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20th Century Contemporary Neal Preston Photography

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Photographic Paper

"David Bowie, New York City" photograph by Neal Preston from Hard Rock Hotel
By Neal Preston
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"David Bowie, New York City, 1973" photograph by Neal Preston. "Photo by Neal Preston" hand written on front lower right corner. This framed photograph was previously displayed in a ...
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1970s Contemporary Neal Preston Photography

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Photographic Paper

Stevie Nicks
By Neal Preston
Located in Mount Pleasant, SC
Stevie Nicks backstage in Venice, CA. 1981 Signed and numbered by photographer.
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20th Century Contemporary Neal Preston Photography

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Archival Pigment

Bob Marley
By Neal Preston
Located in Mount Pleasant, SC
Bob Marley, Santa Monica, California December 2, 1979 Signed and numbered by Neal Preston
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20th Century Contemporary Neal Preston Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Freddie Mercury in South America
By Neal Preston
Located in Mount Pleasant, SC
Freddie Mercury on tour in South America. 1978
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20th Century Contemporary Neal Preston Photography

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Archival Pigment

"Led Zeppelin" photograph by Neal Preston from Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
By Neal Preston
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Led Zeppelin" photograph by Neal Preston. Photo by Neal Preston hand written in lower right corner. This framed photo previously hung in a guest room at th...
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20th Century Contemporary Neal Preston Photography

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Photographic Paper

Stevie Nicks
By Neal Preston
Located in Mount Pleasant, SC
Stevie Nicks standing on a rooftop in Venice, CA. 1981 Limited Edition of 50. Signed on bottom right by photographer.
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20th Century Contemporary Neal Preston Photography

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Archival Pigment

Gregg Allman
By Neal Preston
Located in Mount Pleasant, SC
Portrait of Gregg Allman. 1973 Signed by photographer. Larger sizes available.
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20th Century Contemporary Neal Preston Photography

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Archival Pigment

Portrait of Bruce Springsteen by Neal Preston - Vintage B/w Photo - 1985
By Neal Preston
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait of Bruce Springsteen by Neal Preston is a vintage photographic print on double coated paper. Ink stamp of " London Features International LTD" with mention of photographer and ink stamp of Italian agency Grazia Neri. Slight ink traces on the front that do not create problems to the image. Very good conditions. Dim: cm 20 x 15 A rare and beauty print...
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1980s Neal Preston Photography

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Photographic Paper

Portrait of Bruce Springsteen by Neal Preston - Vintage B/w Photo - 1985
By Neal Preston
Located in Roma, IT
Bruce Springsteen by Neal Preston is a vintage photographic print on double coated paper. Ink stamp of "London Features International LTD" whit mention of photographer and ink stamp of Italian agency Grazia Neri. Slight ink traces on the front that do not create problems to the image. Very good conditions. Dim: cm 15 x 20 A rare and beauty print...
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1980s Neal Preston Photography

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Photographic Paper

"Bruce Springsteen" photograph by Neal Preston from Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
By Neal Preston
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Bruce Springsteen" framed color photograph by Neal Preston. Image size: 24 x 34 inches. Photo by Neal Preston hand written on front lower right. This photograph was previously displ...
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20th Century Contemporary Neal Preston Photography

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Photographic Paper

Lynyrd Skynyrd
By Neal Preston
Located in Mount Pleasant, SC
Lynyrd Skynyrd rehearsing at the Fox Theater. Atlanta, GA. 1975 Limited Edition. Signed on bottom right by photographer.
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20th Century Contemporary Neal Preston Photography

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Archival Pigment

Fleetwood Mac
By Neal Preston
Located in Mount Pleasant, SC
Fleetwood Mac backstage at Oakland Coliseum. 1976
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20th Century Contemporary Neal Preston Photography

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Archival Pigment

Robert Plant and Jimmy Page on Starship
By Neal Preston
Located in Mount Pleasant, SC
Robert Plant and Jimmy Page sitting on the tour plane together in 1975. Photograph by Neal Preston
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20th Century Contemporary Neal Preston Photography

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Archival Pigment

"Jimmy Page Led Zeppelin" photograph by Neal Preston from Hard Rock Hotel
By Neal Preston
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Photograph of Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin by Neal Preston. "Photo by Neal Preston" hand written in lower right corner. Image size: 31 1/2 x 51 1/2 inches. Previously displayed in a guest room...
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20th Century Contemporary Neal Preston Photography

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Photographic Paper

"Stevie Nicks" framed photograph by Neal Preston from Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
By Neal Preston
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Stevie Nicks" framed photograph by Neal Preston. Image size: 33 1/4 x 53 1/4. "Stevie Nicks" hand written in front lower left corner. "Photo by Neal Preston" hand written in front l...
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20th Century Contemporary Neal Preston Photography

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Photographic Paper

Jimmy Page "Cigarette"
By Neal Preston
Located in Mount Pleasant, SC
Jimmy Page on stage together in 1977. Photograph by Neal Preston Photograph signed and numbered.
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20th Century Contemporary Neal Preston Photography

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Archival Pigment

Stevie Nicks
By Neal Preston
Located in Mount Pleasant, SC
Stevie Nicks standing on a rooftop in Venice, CA. 1981
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20th Century Contemporary Neal Preston Photography

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Archival Pigment

Fleetwood Mac
By Neal Preston
Located in Mount Pleasant, SC
Fleetwood Mac backstage in Oakland, CA. 1976
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20th Century Contemporary Neal Preston Photography

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Archival Pigment

David Bowie
By Neal Preston
Located in Mount Pleasant, SC
David Bowie at Radio City Music Hall, NYC February 14, 1973. Signed and numbered by photographer.
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1970s Contemporary Neal Preston Photography

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Archival Pigment

Jimmy Page
By Neal Preston
Located in Mount Pleasant, SC
Jimmy Page performing on stage. Indianapolis, IN, 1975 Photograph by Neal Preston. Signed by photographer
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20th Century Contemporary Neal Preston Photography

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Archival Pigment

Fleetwood Mac
By Neal Preston
Located in Mount Pleasant, SC
Fleetwood Mac backstage in Oakland, CA. 1976 Limited Edition. Signed on bottom right by photographer.
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20th Century Contemporary Neal Preston Photography

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Archival Pigment

Led Zeppelin "Explosions"
By Neal Preston
Located in Mount Pleasant, SC
Led Zeppelin on stage in 1977. "Explosions" Photograph by Neal Preston
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20th Century Contemporary Neal Preston Photography

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Archival Pigment

Robert Plant and Jimmy Page
By Neal Preston
Located in Mount Pleasant, SC
Robert Plant and Jimmy Page on stage together in 1975. Photograph by Neal Preston
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20th Century Contemporary Neal Preston Photography

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Archival Pigment

Jimmy Page
By Neal Preston
Located in Mount Pleasant, SC
Jimmy Page performing on stage. Indianapolis, IN, 1975 Photograph by Neal Preston. Signed by photographer
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20th Century Contemporary Neal Preston Photography

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Archival Pigment

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Freddie Mercury at Wembley
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Freddie Mercury performing at Wembley Stadium. London, UK. 1986 Limited Edition of 50. + 5 Artist Proof prints. This photograph is A/P Signed and numbered by the photographer.
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Freddie Mercury of Queen standing in doorway. Signed by photographer.
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