He became friends with them, of course, getting the rare peaks into the paparazzifree moments, and that earned him deep respect in the music industry. His images are among the most well-known and beloved. Because of the mutual respect between the celebrities and this special photographer, the images give us genuine insights into the particular moment in time when Rock set up the shot, pressed the camera button, and breathed. A beautiful image requires both vulnerability and intrigue. It has to be relatable, rememberable, remarkable. Rock spent decades perfecting his craft, becoming the best.
“You want to shock people with a bit of mystery and beauty. That’s my favorite kind of shocking.” — Mick Rock
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