Forty Years of Photographing Rock and Roll Superstars

Rock Gods: Forty Years of Rock Photography

Prolific rock photographer Robert M. Knight shares his love of rock music and passion for performance photography in his new coffee table book, Rock Gods: Forty Years of Rock Photography.He captures seminal moments in the history of rock ‘n’ roll, while at the same time highlighting some of his memories of rock legends that he befriended from the ‘60s British Invasion to today.

I met Robert a few years ago when he and I covered a Gibson event for Modern Guitars Magazine at Hollywood’s Hard Rock Café. Sporting his signature black beret, Robert was both gracious and generous in introducing me to some of his friends that included photographer Henry Diltz, Brian Wilson (Beach Boys), Guitar Center’s Dave Weiderman and others. For a man who’s moved in rock circles that include Billy Gibbons, Slash, and Jeff Beck, he was humble, unassuming and open. He was also a consummate professional, roaming the Café almost unnoticed as he quietly grabbed some great shots.

While still in high school, Knight flew to England and found himself on the set of the Antonioni film Blow Up, and at a rare moment in rock. He watched in awe as Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck strolled out on stage as guitarists with the Yardbirds, sparking Robert’s interest in and love of rock photography. Over the years since then, Robert has shared friendships with many of the most important musicians on the planet and Rock Godschronicles live performances, poignant moments and many of those life-long friendships that he has found spiritually uplifting.

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