Well known live performance photographer Dee Lippingwell died closing week (Would possibly 9) after a most cancers analysis previous this yr. She used to be 78.
Lippingwell, who as soon as photographed for the Directly, amongst different publications, spent over 5 many years shooting probably the most international’s greatest rockstars on digicam.
“Lippingwell shot a Who is Who of primary world rock stars, plus loads of Canadian artists,” writes Billboard Canada’s Kerry Doole in a contemporary obit.
Her portfolio comprises photographs from an excellent estimated 3,500 live shows, her first being the enduring Crimson Floyd’s Darkish Facet of the Moon Excursion when the band stopped in Vancouver within the Nineteen Seventies. Stuffed with grit and resolution, she made herself referred to as a lady in a male-dominated trade.
“I’ve had ribs cracked and ft damaged,” she as soon as advised the Directly.
Her paintings comprises photographs of tune legends comparable to Mick Jagger and Bob Dylan, to call a couple of. Her self-taught pictures abilities led her to post 3 pictures books, and show off her paintings numerous occasions.
Loved by means of her group of musicians and tune fanatics alike, her paintings will proceed to encourage for many years to come back whilst, as Crimson Floyd places it, she heads to “The Nice Gig within the Sky.”
