Experience the definitive version of music history’s most iconic silhouette. To mark the 50th birthday of its capture at Toronto’s Maple Leaf Gardens, the John Rowlands Archive presents the premier release of the uncropped, full-frame negative. Previ
Official Unseen Performance Photography: A curated collection featuring Pete Townshend (The Who), Tina Turner, Elvis Costello, David Bowie, Dolly Parton, Porter Wagoner, and Cher. This previously unpublished series from the John Rowlands Private Arch
Official Unseen David Bowie Portrait: "The Cracked Actor" | This previously unpublished photograph from the John Rowlands Private Archive captures an exclusive 1970s performance. Rare and official limited edition prints are available through the offi
Official Unseen Gallery Display: A curated collection of backstage photography by John Rowlands featuring Dolly Parton, James Brown, The Ramones, Rod Stewart and The Rolling Stones (with Brian Jones and Keith Richard.). This previously unpublished se
Official Unseen Elvis Costello Portrait: A previously unpublished photograph of Elvis Costello captured in a candid hotel setting by John Rowlands. This rare, official 1970s image is part of the private John Rowlands Archive. Official limited edition
Official Unseen Gallery Display: Featuring a rare uncropped performance of Elvis Presley and previously unpublished portraits of Gene Simmons (KISS), Freddie Mercury (Queen), and Alice Cooper with his snake. This official archive shot also includes T
Official Unseen Gallery Display: Featuring a color portrait of Stevie Wonder and a live performance shot of Queen (Freddie Mercury and Brian May). These previously unpublished images from the John Rowlands Private Archive represent iconic moments in
Official Unseen Elvis Presley Portrait: A previously unpublished, uncropped original performance shot hanging in a private hotel lobby. This rare full-frame image from the John Rowlands Private Archive represents the first time this iconic moment has

John Rowlands captured the legends of rock 'n' roll like no one else, from rare early glimpses of The Beatles…

…to the iconic Archer, which was used to mark the opening of the David Bowie Centre at the Victoria & Albert Museum…

V & East David Bowie Centre sign on black background

…and was chosen to represent the David Bowie Is touring exhibition captivating millions across five continents

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John’s work has become part of the visual DNA of music history

but this is just the tip of the iceberg…

Uncover the lost Legends

50 Years in the Making

The Full-Frame Archer Revealed

Previously Unreleased in its Full Form

To mark the 50th birthday of its capture at Toronto’s Maple Leaf Gardens, the John Rowlands Archive presents the premier release of the uncropped, full-frame negative. Previously seen only in its famous cropped form, this "Lost Legend" is now available in its most complete state, revealing the true atmosphere and energy of David Bowie’s Station to Station tour.

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 To John over breakfast:                         

"I trust you.

I like the way you see.

I like the way you think."

DAVID BOWIE