Rock n Roll
One of my most played albums when I was a "yoof" was John Lennon's Rock n Roll. I like it not just because of the music, but the really cool cover. In fact it is one of my favourite album covers...ever. It shows John standing in a doorway, hands in pockets underneath a red neon sign. It was probably the first "selective colour" shot I'd seen.
During a recent visit to Liverpool we went down Mathew Street, saw the red neon sign above the Cavern Club door and decided to have a try at paying tribute to the man and the album art. It isn't supposed to be a total recreation - just a nod in that direction. As anyone who is familiar with my photostream knows, I really like signs and lettering.
The photo on the cover of Rock n Roll wasn't taken in Liverpool - it was actually taken in Hamburg, but who cares - it is a bit too far for me to go just for one snap.
Rock n Roll was released in 1975 and was partly produced by Phil Spector. I recently repurchased it on CD.
Rock n Roll
One of my most played albums when I was a "yoof" was John Lennon's Rock n Roll. I like it not just because of the music, but the really cool cover. In fact it is one of my favourite album covers...ever. It shows John standing in a doorway, hands in pockets underneath a red neon sign. It was probably the first "selective colour" shot I'd seen.
During a recent visit to Liverpool we went down Mathew Street, saw the red neon sign above the Cavern Club door and decided to have a try at paying tribute to the man and the album art. It isn't supposed to be a total recreation - just a nod in that direction. As anyone who is familiar with my photostream knows, I really like signs and lettering.
The photo on the cover of Rock n Roll wasn't taken in Liverpool - it was actually taken in Hamburg, but who cares - it is a bit too far for me to go just for one snap.
Rock n Roll was released in 1975 and was partly produced by Phil Spector. I recently repurchased it on CD.