About

Jim Marshall (1936–2010) was an American photographer whose uncompromising eye and unparalleled access produced some of the most iconic images in music history. His photographs of Bob Dylan, taken throughout the 1960s, capture the artist at pivotal moments—whether walking down a New York street in the early days of his career, performing at the Newport Folk Festival, or in quiet, unguarded moments behind the scenes. Marshall’s work is defined by its raw intimacy, reflecting a deep trust between photographer and subject.

Beyond Dylan, Jim Marshall documented an astonishing range of artists, including The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Johnny Cash, and The Rolling Stones, often gaining unrestricted access both onstage and off. His photographs from the Monterey Pop Festival, Woodstock, and the final Beatles concert at Candlestick Park stand as enduring records of rock history. A singular figure in music photography, Marshall approached his work with an artist’s eye and a documentarian’s instinct, preserving the energy and spirit of an era.

His work is held in major museum and private collections, and his photographs continue to shape the visual legacy of 20th-century music and culture.