From Iggy to Elvis: the work of photographer Brian Griffin – in pictures
The Birmingham-born photographer Brian Griffin, who has died at the age of 75, was one of the most influential British photographers of his era, acclaimed for his album covers for Depeche Mode, Iggy Pop and Elvis Costello
January 2024
A musical tour of Berlin: from Wagner’s epic opera to techno raves
In our new series, we explore a city through its musical landmarks and songs. First stop, Germany’s hip, historic capital, home to trailblazing clubs and inspiration for Dietrich and Bowie
September 2023
From pop to classical to avant-garde: the 15 best Sydney Opera House shows to stream for free
The venue is releasing 50 archival films across the next two months, to celebrate its 50th year. Our editors and critics have selected the top picks
July 2023
‘The real story is more confusing than any lie’: the Armed’s Tony Wolski unmasks the punk collective
Iggy Pop review – age-defying force of nature still spitting, shirtless and sounding fantastic
February 2023
Talking posh still pays – that’s why Boris Johnson is rolling in it
Emma Beddington
The former PM’s high earnings have been partly attributed to the way he speaks. But I’ll take Bill Paterson or Maya Angelou’s sonorous tones over the voice of privilege any day, writes Emma Beddington
January 2023
Kitty Empire's artist of the week
Iggy Pop: Every Loser review – a celebrity rocker group hug
Iggy Pop: Every Loser review – punk godfather’s convincing return to shirtless rocking
December 2022
2023 culture preview
The best new music to look forward to in 2023
Yo La Tengo, Billy Nomates, Låpsley and Paramore have hotly anticipated albums due out – while the BBCSO puts on an Everest opera and Simon Rattle waves goodbye to the Barbican
September 2022
Mogwai’s Stuart Braithwaite on Iggy Pop: ‘It was hard to believe the music was made by humans’
The Scottish musician recalls a wild and high night in early 1991 watching Iggy, in this frank extract from his memoir Spaceships Over Glasgow
August 2022
Nightclubbing: The Birth of Punk Rock in NYC review – where the party started
The scuzziness, excitement and history-making music of 70s club Max’s Kansas City thunders through Danny Garcia’s nostalgic documentary
May 2022
Ricky Gardiner, guitarist for David Bowie and Iggy Pop, dies aged 73
Musician who wrote classic riffs for songs including The Passenger had Parkinson’s disease
November 2021
Mick Rock obituary
Personal photographer to David Bowie who was also known as the Man Who Shot the 70s
Pop is now too controlled to allow a maverick like Mick Rock to flourish
Sean O’Hagan
The great photographer, who has just died, collaborated with a golden age of musicians
Mick Rock, famed music photographer and ‘man who shot the 70s’, dies aged 72
‘Photographic poet’ created numerous iconic images of David Bowie as well as iconic artwork for Lou Reed, Queen and the Ramones
September 2021
Iggy Pop on finding new music: ‘At my age, it helps to remain curious’
The source of the rocker’s enviable eternal youth? In the words of the man himself, it’s avidly rooting out new artists into his 70s (and beyond)
August 2021
Bryan Adams photographs Cher, Grimes and Iggy Pop for Pirelli calendar
Jennifer Hudson, St Vincent and other music stars also feature in touring-themed photoshoots conceived by rocker-photographer
June 2021
My best shot
Iggy Pop ascends to greatness: Tom Copi’s best photograph
‘Iggy dived off the stage into the crowd, where he was lifted up by fans and stood above them in triumph. Someone handed him a jar of peanut butter and he smeared it on his chest’
January 2021
From sharehousing with AC/DC to comforting Sharon Osbourne: life as the world’s first female roadie
Photographer Mick Rock: ‘Social media means we won’t see another Lou Reed’
