The  Archive

A rare photographic record of modern music history, captured through privileged access to artists at defining moments of their careers. Spanning live performance and transitional moments, the archive reflects the trust placed in Rowlands by the artists he photographed.

A male musician performing on stage with a microphone, guitar, and wide stance, while a female musician plays a keyboard in the background, under colorful stage lighting.
Four musicians performing on stage, singing into microphones and playing instruments, with colorful stage lighting.
A person jumping in the air while playing an electric guitar, captured in black and white with a dark background.
A black and white photo of a man with dreadlocks singing into a microphone while playing an electric guitar on stage with a dark background.
A woman singing passionately on stage with a microphone, alongside two other women who are dancing. One woman wears a sparkling dress, and a man in the background plays the guitar. The scene appears energetic and lively.
A woman playing an electric guitar passionately on stage with messy hair and intense expression, wearing a dark jacket with shoulder spikes.
Woman in a red dress sitting on a cream-colored bench in a luxurious hotel lobby, looking at a portrait of a person dressed in a red jacket, seated on a chair, holding a microphone.
A man performing on stage, lying over a table, holding a microphone and singing passionately in black and white.
A woman with a large, curly hairstyle looking at herself in a mirror, backdropped by a plain wall and illuminated by overhead lights in a monochrome setting.
A woman stands in an art gallery looking at black-and-white photographs on a gray wall, with a large mirror reflecting her face.
Two women performing on stage, one playing an electric guitar, with a dark background.
Two men are engaged in an intense conversation or debate in a dimly lit setting, with multiple other people blurred in the background.

“After 45 years, I am reunited with my life’s work. These precious moments with music’s legends are now being revealed and preserved with the love and care they have always deserved.”

Handwritten signature reading 'Joe Rowlands' with an arrow pointing to the right.

MUSEUM-GRADE:

Ultra high-resolution, museum-grade scans from the original negatives, printed on premium archival paper to preserve every detail and nuance.

STRICTLY LIMITED EDITIONS:

Each work is offered in a finite, controlled print run, ensuring scarcity and long term value.

AUTHENTICATED:

Every print is guaranteed authentic and, where applicable, accompanied by a signed and dated certificate of authenticity.

OFFICIAL LEGACY:

These works represent the true artistic vision and enduring legacy of John Rowlands, capturing the moments, the music, and the legends that defined his career.

Legendary Highlights

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Four musicians performing passionately on stage, singing into microphones and playing guitars, bathed in warm stage lighting.
Black and white photo of a musician with dreadlocks singing into a microphone and playing an electric guitar on stage.
A male rock singer on stage, wearing tight black pants with grommets, playing a tambourine and singing into a microphone, with a female guitarist in the background, under colorful stage lighting.
Black and white photo of a musical band performing on stage with seven members, including a singer, a guitarist, a violinist, a bassist, a guitarist, and a double bassist, in vintage attire.
A female musician passionately performing on stage with a guitar, wearing a studded leather jacket and spiked accessories, with her hair flying and a microphone nearby.
A woman in a white shirt and dark vest holding a microphone in her right hand, with her left hand near her head, performing on stage with a dark background.
A performer on stage with a microphone, holding a snake draped around their neck, during a concert with stage lights in the background.
Black and white photo of a woman performing a dance or pose on stage, with a live band playing behind her, including a drummer and a guitarist.
The Beatles at a press conference, seated in front of microphones with an audience in the background.
A lively stage performance with women singing and dancing, accompanied by a live band, in a black and white photo.
Black and white photo of a man singing and playing electric guitar on stage with a microphone in front of him, and a drum set visible in the background.
A black-and-white photo of a man with curly hair in a suit, smiling and seated at a table, surrounded by several women and a man, all engaged in conversation at a social gathering.
Two people engaged in a conversation, with one leaning over the other, in a black-and-white photograph.
A woman with short red hair wearing a blue top with yellow polka dots and a red jacket, holding a gray object against a dark background.
A woman with a large, curly hairstyle looking into a mirror.
Black and white photo of a man playing electric guitar and singing into a microphone during a live performance, with other band members in the background.
A singer performing on stage, holding a microphone with one hand and a microphone stand with the other, wearing a striped t-shirt, jeans, and suspenders, with colorful stage lighting.

Stage Energy & Drama

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Woman with red hair, wearing sunglasses, a blue sweater with yellow dots, and a red jacket, sitting on a stool on stage, holding a microphone and a small animal, possibly a dog or a piglet, against a black background.
A black and white photo of a man with curly hair performing on stage, holding a microphone in his right hand and singing passionately. He is dressed in a checkered full-body suit with a geometric pattern, standing with one leg slightly bent.
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A band performing on stage with red lighting, featuring three guitarists, a drummer, and microphone stands.
A live musical performance featuring a band with three female singers dressed in colorful, shimmering outfits, singing and dancing on stage with a backdrop of multicolored lights.
A male singer with curly hair performing passionately with a microphone on stage, wearing a striped shirt and jeans, illuminated by colorful stage lighting.
Black and white photo of a man singing into a microphone on a dimly lit stage
Black and white photo of a performer on stage, dressed in a light-colored suit, standing on one leg with the other kicking up, with a band playing instruments in the background.
A woman performing on stage, holding a microphone in her extended right hand, with her left hand near her ear, dressed in a white shirt and dark vest, in black and white.
A rock musician with curly hair, wearing sunglasses and star-patterned pants, playing an electric guitar on stage, pointing towards the camera in black and white.
A performer with long dark hair, makeup, leather vest, and chains holding a microphone in one hand and a large snake draped over their shoulders during a stage concert with colorful lights.
Black and white photo of two female singers performing on stage, each holding a microphone and leaning back. There are band members playing instruments in the background.
A black and white photo of a man with dreadlocks performing on stage. He is singing into a microphone and playing an electric guitar, with one arm extended outward.
A young man wearing a white sports shirt with dark trim, leaning over a surface, holding a microphone close to his mouth, with a frustrated or intense facial expression, in a dimly lit environment.
A female musician passionately playing an electric guitar and singing into a microphone during a live performance.
Two women performing on stage, one with a guitar, in black and white.
A black and white photo of a woman holding a microphone and singing passionately on stage, with her arm extended forward.
A woman singing on stage, holding a microphone, wearing a sparkly dress with an open back, with a bright full moon in the background.
A rock band performing live on stage, with one musician singing into a microphone and playing a guitar, and another musician playing a guitar in the background, illuminated by colorful stage lights.
Black and white photo of a lively music performance with female singers and musicians on stage, one singer with arms outstretched singing passionately.
A woman dressed in Native American-inspired attire, wearing a large feather headdress and beaded clothing, is singing into a microphone on stage. A person playing piano is visible in the background.
Black and white photo of a woman holding a microphone, dressed in formal attire, standing against a dark background.
A black-and-white photo of a man performing stand-up comedy, holding a microphone, with his eyes closed and one arm extended outward.
Four musicians performing on stage, singing into microphones. One playing an electric guitar, the others singing passionately, with colorful stage lighting.
Two female guitarists performing on stage with a drummer in the background, illuminated by stage lights in a black-and-white photo.

Access All Areas

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Two young men having a conversation indoors, with the one on the right leaning over the other. Both have medium-length hair and are wearing dark jackets. The scene appears to be a social gathering or event, with a wooden wall in the background.
The Beatles sitting at a press conference table with microphones in front of them, surrounded by reporters and audience members.
A black and white photo of a man with curly hair in a tuxedo, smiling and sitting at a table, surrounded by women and men at a social gathering or dinner event.
Black and white photo of a woman dressed like KISS holding a gold record. She is surrounded by women holding gold records, in a dimly lit stage setting.
A black and white photo of a man sitting on a wooden step, touching his head with his right hand and looking pensively into the distance. He is dressed in a light-colored button-up shirt and pants, with a wooden fence and garden in the background.
A man with dark hair and a mustache smiling in front of an airplane, wearing a dark jacket with decorative patterns.
Two men in formal attire holding framed gold records, smiling, in an indoor setting.
Black and white photo of a woman wearing a white shirt with ruffles and a bowtie, standing with her hands on her hips, engaged in conversation with a man dressed in a suit, with two women in the background.
Two men sitting on a couch, one holding a drink and the other with a record player on his lap, in a room with curtains.
A man in a suit and tie standing indoors holding a small paper or card.
A woman with large, curled hair looking into a mirror, likely in a dressing room or backstage area, in black and white.
Four men with long dark hair wearing leather jackets and band t-shirts standing together in a room with a whiteboard in the background.

British Legends

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A singer with curly hair wearing a yellow and black striped shirt and jeans, singing passionately into a microphone on stage with vibrant lighting.
A woman leaning over to speak to a seated man in a public setting, possibly an event or gathering, with other people visible in the background.
A woman with red hair wearing a blue shirt with yellow dots and a red jacket, looking to the side against a dark background.
Black and white photo of a woman in a vintage outfit holding a microphone, striking a dramatic pose with one hand behind her ear and the other extended outward, against a dark background.
A group of men, some with cigarettes, sitting at a long table with microphones on it, at a press conference or event, with an audience in the background.
A black and white photo shows a group of people gathered around a man with curly hair sitting at a table. The man is smiling and dressed in a dark suit and light tie. Women and men around him are engaged in conversation, and some are looking at him.
A black-and-white photo of a man singing into a microphone on stage, crouched down with one foot on the ground and the other slightly raised, illuminated by a spotlight against a dark background.
Four musicians performing on stage with microphones, one playing guitar, dressed in 1970s-style clothing, colorful lighting.
Two musicians on stage, one playing an electric guitar and the other singing into a microphone, both leaning forward as they perform passionately, black and white photo.
A black-and-white photo of a male singer performing on stage, holding a microphone stand and singing passionately with a spotlight shining on him.
Two men smiling and holding framed gold records in a room with dark curtains.
Two men sitting on a couch, one with a glass of drink, the other wearing a T-shirt that reads 'CHEAP THRILLS,' holding a framed record, in a room with curtains in the background.
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Black and white photo of a person holding a microphone, wearing a white shirt and black vest, with slicked-back hair, standing against a dark background.
A male musician performing on stage with a microphone and guitar, while a female musician plays keyboard in the background, both illuminated by colorful stage lights.
Black and white photo of a man performing with a microphone, leaning on a surface, with a distressed expression.
Black and white image of a shirtless male rock singer with shoulder-length hair holding a microphone on stage, accompanied by a drummer and a guitarist in the background.
Person dressed in eccentric outfit playing a grand piano with an expressive facial expression on stage.
A person with short hair holding a microphone in one hand and a cigarette in the other, performing on stage with a spotlight.
Person with red hair, sunglasses, blue sweater, red jacket, holding a microphone and a small animal, possibly a dog, against a black background.

American Legends

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A rock musician performing on stage with a snake draped over his shoulder, holding a microphone in his right hand, in front of colorful stage lights.
A female rock musician with spiked clothing and long hair playing an electric guitar on stage, captured mid-performance in black and white.
A black and white photo of a person wearing a mask, playing an electric guitar on stage, pointing towards the camera.
A man singing passionately into a microphone on stage, wearing sunglasses and a red, bejeweled shirt.
Black and white photo of a woman on stage holding a platinum record plaque high above her head, with a group of women around her holding similar plaques, in a dark setting with stage lights.
A musical performance with four women in colorful, shiny, vintage-style outfits singing and dancing on stage with a band in the background, colorful lights and a dark backdrop.
Musicians performing on stage with red lighting, playing guitars and drums, audience in foreground.
Black and white photo of a male performer on stage, singing into a microphone with an intense expression, gesturing outward with his left hand, wearing a shirt and vest.
A man with dark hair and a mustache is smiling, wearing a black leather jacket with silver embellishments, standing outdoors near some cars.
A performer dressed in a Native American headdress and elaborate costume standing on stage and singing into a microphone, with a pianist seated at a piano in the background.
A woman in a sparkling dress holding a microphone on stage, smiling confidently under bright stage lighting.
Black and white photo of a musical performance on stage with a band and singers. The band includes a guitarist, a violinist, a keyboard player, two guitarists, and a double bass player. Two singers, a woman and a man, are at the center of the stage s
A black and white photo of a musician playing an electric guitar on stage, singing into a microphone with eyes closed, accompanied by other band members in the background.
A woman dressed in a Rachael from The Jetsons costume, with a white blouse and black pants, engaged in conversation with a man in a suit. There is another woman in the background, and spray cans on a table in the foreground.
A male musician performing on stage with an electric guitar, microphone, and drum set in the background.
Black and white photo of a lively musical performance with women singing and dancing, with musicians playing instruments in the background.
Four young men wearing leather jackets and T-shirts, standing in a room with a whiteboard in the background.
Black and white photo of a man in a suit with a white turtleneck, standing indoors, holding a small object in his hands.
A woman with a large, curly hairstyle looking at her reflection in a mirror in a dressing room or backstage area.
Black and white photo of a woman on stage, performing with one leg raised, wearing a white suit, with a band and drum set in the background.

Leading Ladies

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Two female singers performing live on stage, singing into microphones, with a band playing in the background, in black and white.
A woman on stage, holding a microphone, smiling and looking up, dressed in a sparkly outfit, with a bright light or moon in the background.
Vintage musical performance with six musicians on stage, including a singer, guitarist, violinist, bassist, and a person playing a steel guitar, in black and white.
A black and white photo of a lively musical performance with women singing and dancing on stage, accompanied by instrumentalists playing guitar and keyboard.
A woman dressed in a Native American-inspired costume with a large feathered headdress singing into a microphone on stage with a person playing piano in the background.
A woman with voluminous hair looking at her reflection in a mirror, with bright bulbs above the mirror.

Rarest Gems

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Black and white photo of a woman with blonde hair, wearing a white shirt and black vest, holding a microphone in her right hand and posing dramatically.
Two men having an intense conversation at a social gathering, one leaning forward and gesturing with his hands.
Four musicians perform on stage; one playing guitar, and three singing into microphones, dressed in colorful 70s-style outfits, with dramatic lighting.
A black and white photo of a man with dreadlocks singing and playing an electric guitar into a microphone on stage.
Close-up of a man with dark hair and mustache smiling in front of an airplane.
Performer with long dark hair on stage holding a microphone, a large snake draped around shoulders, with stage lights in background.
The Beatles at a press conference, sitting behind microphones with reporters and audience members watching in the background.
Two men smiling and holding framed gold records at an indoor event.
A woman with red hair wearing a blue shirt with yellow dots and a red jacket adjusting her collar.
Vintage musical band performing on stage, with a woman singer, guitarist, violinist, keyboard player, and upright bass player, in 1950s attire.
A woman dressed as the character Divine from John Waters' films, wearing a white blouse with ruffles and a bow tie, standing with hands on hips in conversation with two men. The scene appears to take place indoors in a room with wood-paneled walls.
A man performing on stage with a guitar, singing into a microphone, wearing a headband and fashionable clothing, with musical equipment in the background.
Two men sitting on a couch, one leaning back with a drink and the other holding a glass, with record player trays in their laps, in a room with curtains and blankets.
A woman with red hair wearing sunglasses, a blue polka dot sweater, and a red jacket, sitting on a stool, holding a microphone and a small animal, possibly a ferret, on her lap, against a dark background.
A young man with short dark hair, lying on his stomach on a table or platform, singing into a microphone with his eyes partly closed and mouth open, in a black and white photo.
A black-and-white photo of a live concert with a shirtless male singer holding a microphone, backed by a drummer and a guitarist. The singer has shoulder-length hair and is wearing track pants, performing on stage.
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The Archer Archival Edition | World Exclusive

Black and white photo of a woman in vintage style, holding a microphone in her right hand and touching her ear with her left hand, against a dark background.

Previously Unreleased in its Full Form

Shot moments before the stage lights were intentionally cut, Bowie is frozen in a moment of electrifying poise, captured from Rowlands’ unique vantage point. This edition restores the composition to the perspective originally seen by Rowlands, offering a viewing experience unmatched by the previously released version.

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