Jim Marshall, Famous Rock Photographer Dead at 74

Rick Marshall, Best Known as a Photographer for Rock Music Legends has Died at the Age of 74

Jim Marshall, known for his work with legendary rock-and-roll musicians such as the Beatles and Janis Joplin has died at the age of 74. Marshall spent over 50 years photographing world famous musicians and will be remembered for capturing some of the most pivotal moments in rock-and-roll history.

Marshall was scheduled to make an appearance on Wednesday night to promote his new book with photographer Timothy White, but a manager at the Morrison Hotel Galleries, Aaron Zych, said that Marshall had died sometime in his sleep alone in his New York Hotel room.

The Morrison Hotel Galleries was one of the last galleries to host a Marshall exhibit and Zych had this to say about the famous photographer:

Some of the most iconic images of Jim Marshall's career was Johnny Cash flipping the bird after his performance in 1969 at San Quentin Prison, and Jimi Hendrix setting his guitar on fire at the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival.

He was also the only photographer granted backstage access to the final Beatles' concert in 1966 in Candlestick Park in San Francisco.

He worked continuously up until his death, with some of his most recent subjects being The Red Hot Chili Peppers and Ben Harper.

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