Mick Rock, born Michael Edward Chester Smith, who is regarded as one of the most influential British music photographers and is referred to "the man who shot the 70s," has passed away. He was 72.
Rolling Stone's first staff photographer Baron Wolman has passed away at the age of 83. Though known primarily for his work with the rock magazine where he captured some of Rock's most iconic imagery, Wolman's photography career was vast and varied.
Once bad boys of rock and roll Motley Crüe are in hot water with the photo community. Two famed rock photographers are suing the band for using their iconic images of the band all over merchandise sold during the Motley Crüe farewell tour last year without permission or payment.