2011/07/13

The legendary photographer Guy Webster

One of the early innovators of rock-and-roll photography, renowned photographer Guy Webster has spanned the worlds of music, films and politics in a stellar 40-year career. While shooting album covers and billboards for groups that included The Rolling Stones, The Mamas and the Papas, The Beach Boys, The Byrds, The Doors, Simon & Garfunkel and Chicago, he also photographed such film legends as Rita Hayworth, Dean Martin and Natalie Wood.

about Guy Webster

+ interview from pipeline-operaglass.moonfruit.com

+ SweetThingBlog from daughter Jessie Webster

The photographs from the 1967 SMiLE booklet were by Guy Webster. Jessie Webster is now also involved with the release of The SMiLE Sessions 2011. Design, artwork, photo..? It's top secret!