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Barry Feinstein (1931–2011) was an American photographer known for his candid and often enigmatic images of musicians, actors, and cultural icons of the 1950s, ’60s, and ’70s. His photographs of Bob Dylan, particularly from the Don’t Look Back tour and The Basement Tapes era, capture the musician in unguarded moments, offering a raw and unfiltered perspective on his life and career. Feinstein’s work extends beyond Dylan, encompassing striking portraits of Janis Joplin, George Harrison, and The Rolling Stones, among others. His images often reveal a quiet intensity, focusing on the personalities behind the public personas.

Beyond music, Barry Feinstein documented Hollywood’s golden age, photographing stars such as Marlon Brando and Steve McQueen, as well as key political and cultural figures of the era. His album cover photography remains iconic, including the cover of All Things Must Pass by George Harrison and Pearl by Janis Joplin.

Barry Feinstein’s work is held in major museum and private collections, and his photographs continue to be regarded as some of the most evocative visual records of mid-century American music and culture.