Newly revealed from the archives, this candid backstage photograph shows Brian Jones and Keith Richards in a boisterous, mischievous moment, capturing the intimate energy of the early British Invasion era. Hand-signed by John Rowlands, strictly limited edition.
The Full Story
The Moment
Captured in 1965, this previously unreleased image shows Brian Jones and Keith Richards backstage, boisterous and mischievous. Keith appears to be trying to inhale Brian's cigarette smoke while both are relaxed and playful. The candid moment captures the intimate, accessible energy of the early "British Invasion" era, long before massive stadium security made such moments impossible.
The Heritage
Taken at the very start of the Rolling Stones' North American tours, this photograph reflects raw pre-fame energy and early band camaraderie. The high-contrast black-and-white image emphasizes youthful Mod fashion and the playful spirit of rock's formative years.
Provenance & Release Previously unreleased from the John Rowlands archive; previous low-resolution scans circulated in cropped, incomplete form. Hand-signed by John Rowlands, strictly limited and hand-numbered. Museum-grade scanning and archival pigment printing on heavyweight, acid-free fine art paper.
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Backstage, April 25, 1965
Newly revealed from the archives, this candid backstage photograph shows Brian Jones and Keith Richards in a boisterous, mischievous moment, capturing the intimate energy of the early British Invasion era. Hand-signed by John Rowlands, strictly limited edition.
The Full Story
The Moment
Captured in 1965, this previously unreleased image shows Brian Jones and Keith Richards backstage, boisterous and mischievous. Keith appears to be trying to inhale Brian's cigarette smoke while both are relaxed and playful. The candid moment captures the intimate, accessible energy of the early "British Invasion" era, long before massive stadium security made such moments impossible.
The Heritage
Taken at the very start of the Rolling Stones' North American tours, this photograph reflects raw pre-fame energy and early band camaraderie. The high-contrast black-and-white image emphasizes youthful Mod fashion and the playful spirit of rock's formative years.
Provenance & Release Previously unreleased from the John Rowlands archive; previous low-resolution scans circulated in cropped, incomplete form. Hand-signed by John Rowlands, strictly limited and hand-numbered. Museum-grade scanning and archival pigment printing on heavyweight, acid-free fine art paper.
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