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Mick Rock, legendary rock photographer of David Bowie, Queen, and Lou Reed, dies at 72

By Kyle Meredith
Published November 19, 2021 at 3:19 AM EST
Mick Rock

Mick Rock, the legendary rock photographer who captured iconic images of David Bowie, Lou Reed, Sex Pistols, Queen, and many more, has died at the age of 72.

Here is the official statement:

Kyle Meredith spoke with Mick in 2017 to discuss the 45th anniversary of Lou Reed's Transformer, hanging with David Bowie and Iggy Pop, and iconic cover shots.
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Kyle is the WFPK Program Director. Email Kyle at kmeredith@lpm.org
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