
NEW YORK, NY – JUNE 09: Gene Cornish of The Rascals performs onstage at The 67th Annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on June 9, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions)
The Rascals were considered one of the best live bands in America in the 1960's. They had a library of hits "Good Lovin", "Groovin", "People Got to Be Free", "How Can I Be Sure?", "A Beautiful Morning", "A Girl Like You", “I’ve Been Lonely To Long", “You Better Run” and others.
Earlier this week I spoke with Rascals co-founder (guitarist/bassist) Gene Cornish about the band's legacy and current tour.
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Mick Rock, one of rock's most iconic photographers, has died. He was 72.
Rock's death was confirmed in a statement shared via his Twitter which read in part, "It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share our beloved psychedelic renegade Mick Rock has made the Jungian journey to the other side. Those who had the pleasure of existing in his orbit, know that Mick was always so much more than 'The Man Who Shot The '70s.' He was a photographic poet -- a true force of nature who spent his days doing exactly what he loved, always in his own delightfully outrageous way."
Rock is known for capturing some of the most well-known photos in rock history, with some of his most notable subjects including David Bowie, Queen, Iggy Pop, Blondie, Syd Barrett and many more. (He's released many books chronicling his incredible work.)
Some of the images Rock captured turned into classic album covers as well. Scroll through the gallery below to see just 14 album covers created by the late Rock.
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts - 'I Love Rock 'n Roll' (1981)

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Queen - 'Queen II' (1974)

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Mott the Hoople - 'All The Young Dudes' (1972)

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Lou Reed - 'Transformer' (1972)

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Iggy and the Stooges - 'Raw Power' (1973)

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Syd Barrett - 'Barrett' (1970)

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David Bowie - 'David Bowie' (1969)

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Rory Gallagher - 'Rory Gallagher' (1971)

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Lou Reed - 'Coney Island Baby' (1975)

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Ramones - 'End of the Century' (1980)

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Joan Jett and the Blackhearts - 'Album' (1983)

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Syd Barrett - 'The Mapcap Laughs' (1970)

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David Bowie - 'Pin Ups' (1973)

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Queen - 'Sheer Heart Attack' (1974)

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