Classic Snaps of Icons & Events: Nostalgia Galore

This much needed thread is for classic pics of legends, icons, public figures of all sorts, and events.

Classic in this context means timeless quality, so don't hesitate to post rare pictures if you want!

Long live retro!

I'll start with this photo taken by Alec Byrne at BBC's studios in 1967 at Lime Grove, West London. Photographer was pretty sure this was the first time Jimi and Mick met.

2pac and a fan in Las Vegas, late 1995

Good thread G, are you familiar with Anton Corbijn? As a photographer he became known for his photos of mainly rock musicians and other artists.

Oh yes of course. I remember him for his work with Depeche Mode. Didn't he direct music videos also? He did the Personal Jesus video if I'm not mistaken. I have it on VHS lol

Laura Dern and Nic Cage enjoying each other's company on the set of David Lynch's underrated masterpiece Wild at Heart, c. 1989

On March 25, 1991, the first couple of pop made some serious history by attending the 63rd annual Academy Awards together

Only one '90s supermodel had me at hello

A struggling banjo player in 1971. His name: Steve Martin

Mick Jagger, Charlie Watts, Bill Wyman, and Brian Jones visit New York as part of the Rolling Stones' first-ever American tour. The year was 1964.

Princess Di, last photo shoot by Mario Testino for Vanity Fair, 1997

The Voice in her very first photo shoot. The year was 1982

Some girl in 1990. Her name is Shakira

The Pulp Fiction crew, c. 1993

Norma Jeane in '49

Bruce MF Lee

The Kennedys in early '60s. My grandmother loved JFK like people love their kids

Ursula Andress and Sean Connery sunbathing in the Bahamas while filming Dr. No. The year was 1961

Have Banjo... Will Travel

Shortly after having been shot six times at close range, Eazy-E was spotted skateboarding with a bullet proof vest on in Venice Beach. The year was 1989

That's none other than Golden Girl, Betty White, in 1948. She was 26

Great pics @G and thanks.


Sid Vicious (Sex Pistols RIP) and Lemmy Kilmister (Motorhead RIP)

Yes he also worked with U2.

Shot by Richard Avedon in his studio in May 1957. After an hours-long photo session, in which Marilyn Monroe showed the playful and flirtatious lady we know her to be, Avedon shot a portrait that showed the opposite of Monroe. A vulnerable woman lost in thought in the corner of the studio.

Mick Jones and Johnny Rotten

1989 Naomi Campbell and Mike Tyson.

The pic is self-explanatory lol

Wilt Chamberlain, Arnie and Andre the Giant

2Pac and Puffy at Puff's 25th birthday bash in November 1994, held at Roseland Ballroom on West 52nd, just weeks before the infamous shooting at Quad Studios. I am very familiar with Roseland. One reason was Gaga's love for the place. In 2013, I got to watch her perform as Roseland's final act before they closed the venue down

Good one @G

Mickey Rourke and Pac

Bruce Lee, Morrison and Hendrix....

Great photo. Mickey is not the most popular man in the movie industry, but I've always gotten a kick out of his insanity. I think deep down he always wanted to be a tough guy

Thanks and I completely agree. And if you ask me, he was probably one of those Hollywood or "Sinatra" type of tough guys and on top of that he reached the bottom and later rose up but with a completely destroyed face lol

Two of my favorite actors from the old days, Charles Bronson and Lee Marvin...

Worlds greatest bass player Steve Harris from Iron Maiden and James Hetfield of Metallica...

The Rock vs The Hulkster

Jesse Owens (second from right) among too many nazis ..

Those were the good ol' days...Damon Hill and Michael Schumacher

Great pic huge Schumacher fan here, so sad his current situation.

At his bungalow in Palm Springs, Steve McQueen practiced his aim before heading out for a shooting session in the desert, 1963.

Steve McQueen driving on Sunset Strip, 1963.

McQueen in the living room of his eclectic home in Hollywood, 1963.

Thanx 4 this nice "much needed !" thread..& a good reason 2 come back & check out irf GGB is still entertaining...u just did G.

Freddie Mercury drinking a glass of champagne as his girlfriend Mary Austin looks on during party for friends at home c.1977. Picture: Getty.

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Marley, Jegger and Peter Tosh

Momo and Frankie