- Born
- 1936, Chicago, Illinois, United States
- First work
- 1960: John Coltrane at Ralph Gleason's House
- Peak
- 1965 to 1973 (estimated)
- Last work
- 2009: Trust: Photographs of Jim Marshall
- Died
- 24 March 2010, New York City, United States; aged 74; natural
Jim Marshall
Photographer: photographer, United States
Jim Marshall was a celebrated American photographer whose raw, authentic pictures chronicled the golden age of rock, jazz, and folk music. Based in San Francisco, Marshall gained unprecedented backstage access to music icons throughout the 1960s and 1970s. He documented historical milestones, including Jimi Hendrix setting his guitar on fire at Monterey Pop, Johnny Cash playing at San Quentin Prison, and the final concert of the Beatles at Candlestick Park. Renowned for shooting without flash and capturing artists during candid moments, his images appeared on more than five hundred album sleeves. He remained dedicated to his craft until his passing in New York City in 2010.
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Signature works
- Johnny Cash at San Quentin photograph1969
- Jimi Hendrix Burning His Guitar at Monterey photograph1967
- Janis Joplin with Southern Comfort photograph1968
- The Beatles at Candlestick Park photograph1966
- Bob Dylan Rolling a Tire Down the Street photograph1963
- Miles Davis at the Blackhawk photograph1961
Honours
- Grammy Trustees Award, 2014