Josh Cheuse, a New York-born and bred photographer best known for his iconic rock ‘n’ roll images has captured candid moments of 1980s pop and rock superstars like The Clash, Siouxsie and The Banshees, Beastie Boys, Run DMC and AC/DC.
Untitiled © Josh Cheuse
Now, an exhibition is on view in New York showing these icons in all their pre-digital glory, on view through Nov 30.
He also shot, produced and directed two videos for Joe Strummer using hand-cranked war cameras bought on Portobello Road in London.
Run DMC © Josh Cheuse, 1985
Madonna © Josh Cheuse, 1982.
From 1993 until the present, Josh has been an art director, at Sony Music creating packaging and websites for artists including Bob Dylan, Run-DMC, Rod Stewart, and Tony Bennett, while still finding time to go on the road to photograph his favorite groups like Oasis, The Black Crowes, and MGMT. Jeffery-West., the British shoewear designer boutique on the Bowery. For more info, visit www.jeffery-west.us.
Cover: Joe Strummer © Josh Cheuse, 1985.
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