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Post by And Kevin 2024 on Dec 26, 2022 1:05:24 GMT
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Post by adrianallan on Dec 26, 2022 10:00:16 GMT
There are many images on the Web of various line-ups of Wings called "Wings" but that is slightly different from putting out a book about Wings and choosing between of those three line-ups.
Yes, a good picture of Paul, Linda and Denny would have been a compromise. But it is incredibly difficult to be given the rights to publish an image and find an image that would fit the format of the book. None of the 20-odd images I was offered would have worked for the book format.
The image on the back cover is Jimmy McCulloch. He might not be a household name, but is well known in rock and pop circles. He has an authorised biography and is regarded as the most charismatic and skilled guitar virtuoso in the band. Certainly, all fans know who he is.
I had to work with what I had on offer. I couldn't just scour the web for photos. Most people say they like the cover, so I'm happy with it.
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Post by BlueAndGold on Dec 26, 2022 13:32:05 GMT
It's great cover!
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Post by adrianallan on Dec 26, 2022 14:09:49 GMT
Thanks to the people who liked it The photographer has his other rock photos on display here: www.dancuny.com/
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Post by BlueAndGold on Dec 26, 2022 14:38:51 GMT
What? No UFO?!
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Post by And Kevin 2024 on Dec 27, 2022 0:55:44 GMT
For bands long gone it is very hard to get photos that have not already become copyright. But sometimes their fan bases often still exist, and people who went to the gigs may have photos they took. One can but ask. But in days of yore it was frowned on for people in audiences to take photos. Now everyone has a mobile phone, so are hard to stop.
Bands with money often hire skilled session players for various tours and countries, hence line-up changes. Some also grow larger as they get richer. Muse, as just one current example, the three-piece band, have had a forth member for years, he usually is hard to spot at the side of the drums playing a lead and the keys. Floyd seemed to grow every year. Genesis also, even though eventually there was 'only three ... ' It's not uncommon with a lot of well-off bands to have extra keyboard players and guitarists in the background. It's not always obvious what they are actually doing! Status Quo split up and once there were two bands of that name. One was not as successful because they did not have the well-known front man, the successful one keeps going.
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