(mostly) rock 'n' roll 1981-1994
(mostly) rock 'n' roll 1981-1994

steve rapport photography

@ (mostly) rock 'n' roll gallery

the vintage photography of steve rapport, who documented the thrilling 80s music scene in london, whilst also fighting for social and racial justice

415.235.7556

every picture tells a story, and steve is more than happy to share the story behind your favorite photo... if he can remember it

"and somewhere in my soul there's always rock and roll" - joe strummer

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testimonials

kindly comments from music mavens

what I really enjoy about your photography is the way it catches the most human and "everyday" side of my favourite rockstars

ale v

your photos bring back some amazing memories of a time and place

geoff f

i love music and art - and your photography is an incredible marriage of both

lisa c

they seem to catch the artists at the right moment. the black and white ones are atmospheric. in short great photos

steve y

you make the images of the artists come to life and leave me wanting to know more about the story behind them

karen t

you have taken some great shots of rock & punk icons which capture the personality of the artists

lee f

your photographs are that smiling joyous moment captured.... you are the eyes for someone who wasn't there except in spirit

beth h

I love the light in your photos... also your subjects always stand out - almost in 3D

joe k

for me the thing about your photography is that there seems to be a real connection between you and the subject

ian m

elvis costello

i'm your toy...

Freddie Mercury

just killed a man...

iggy pop

i wanna be your dog...