Jim Marshall - US Rock Photographer Legend dies at age 74

Until a few weeks ago I'd never met Jim Marshall. I knew his work, and his legendary ways, but until we both were on the panel with Graham Nash to launch the Taking aim book and Exhibition, our paths had not crossed. Jim was friendly and sociable and I'm glad I finally met him before he and his beloved Leica left us. But with the picture at the left the legendary persona of Jim showed when the pressing of the shutter was taking too long he uttered the immortal words "Just take the f****** picture". A lasting final  memory of a real character!

The photo is Neal Preston, Jim Marshall, Henry Diltz, Chris Walter and Graham Nash.

Taking Aim Unforgettable Rock and Roll Photographs Selected by Graham Nash

This is going to be a fun Rock Photographer get together where I will join US legends Graham Nash, Neal Preston, Henry Diltz and Jim Marshall, along with fellow Brit Alan Messer (who started out assisting Dezo Hoffman) and another four contributors to the book.

Seattle on Friday Feb 4th will be the opening party and viewing event and Saturday the 5th the public opening with 10 photographers from the book including Graham Nash. Info here