Spread the Social Love:

Stone Roses photographers tell their Madchester tales

Before and after the flash went off

by Chris MUG5 Maguire +, June 29th, 2012 and has been Read 1606 times.
Last Edited by: Jack Stovin June 29th, 2012.

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Remember Spike Island? Or were you at The Roses on Glasgow Green? Perhaps you watching Fools Gold on TOTP in 1989 or the BBC’s eponymous The Late Show Live when the power failed mid-performance? This Friday will see the press and public discuss fond anecdotes and hazy memories of the Madchester era, in the band’s long awaited come-back gigs at Heaton Park.

[John Squire with his artwork, Cheshire, 1988 (c) Ian Tilton]

‘The Definitive Stone Roses Exhibition’, features photos by rock photographers Kevin Cummins, Ian Tilton & Paul Slattery. Famous for capturing the iconic Madchester era, they offer an alternative insight into the Stone Roses and the most memorable events of the band’s career.

Ahead of the long-awaited Stone Roses comeback gigs this summer, Whiteleys is celebrating the band’s reunion with a once-in-a-lifetime exhibition featuring rare images of the band shot by these legendary music photographers. This definitive exhibition, bringing work by the three photographers together for the first time, offers ‘backstage access’ to historic Stone Roses moments – whether you’ve got a ticket to Heaton Park or not.

[Manchester November, 1989, shot for NME cover (c) Kevin Cummins]

Head to the Sonos Facebook page to see exclusive images of last night’s event: Sonos presents.. The Music, The Myths & the Mayhem.

http://www.facebook.com/sonos

Watch videos of the Stone Roses greatest hits on a big screen and recreate the spirit of Kevin Cummins iconic paint splat photo shoot, supported by Kickers.

The Stone Roses : The Third Coming
The Definitive Exhibition

13th June – 12th August
Whiteleys Shopping Centre, London W2

Links:

• The Stone Roses: The Third Coming
• http://www.facebook.com/whiteleys