EP148 - Peter Anderson - Photographer, The Style Council, The Jam, Paul Weller

This episode of the podcast was recorded live in front of
a 'studio' audience at The Water Rats, London...


In the realm of music photography, there are certain individuals
who possess a unique ability to capture the essence of a band,
conveying their spirit through the lens. One such luminary is
Peter Anderson, a photographer renowned for his
collaboration with The Style Council.


Peter attended Glasgow School of Art and the Royal College of
Art, London, he was staff photographer at New Musical Express in
the 1980s, and worked for The Face, iD and Rolling Stone
magazine.


Many of the most iconic images of The Style Council - Paul and
Mick - were taken by him during their formative years (some taken
before we even knew that they would be The Style Council).


Trough his lens, he managed to encapsulate the band's energy,
camaraderie, and distinctive fashion sense, which became an
integral part of their identity.


Look at the sleeves for those early singles - the rear of Speak
Like a Child, the tree shot on Money-Go-Round, those amazing
images for the À Paris EP, that Café Bleu album cover... iconic
images that have stood the test of time.


He also took incredible photos of music icons such as Madonna,
Iggy Pop, Marvin Gaye, Joe Strummer, Bowie, Jagger, Sade, Depeche
Mode, Herbie Hancock, The Fall, Ozzy Osbourne…


Oh… and THE BEST BAND IN THE F@&KING WORLD - THE JAM!


Peter has a wonderful knack of being able to tell a visual story
through his work. Each photograph possesses a narrative quality,
inviting viewers into a world where music and aesthetics
converge. His images not only showcase the band's on-stage
charisma but also provide glimpses into Paul and Mick's
camaraderie from day one.


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