Legendary Black Photographer of 70s Soul Musicians Has a New Coffeetable Book

[Idaeo]

Bruce W. Talamon saw it all during thegolden age of soul, R&B, and funk. Throughout the 1970s and early 1980s, this young African American photographer from Los Angeles found himself backstage with an all-access pass to the heart of the music scene. He caught his first big break landing a position as a staff photographer at SOUL Newspaper in LA in the early 1970s, just as soul, R&B, and funk were becoming part of the mainstream. He captured the rehearsals and sound checks, recording sessions and costume fittings, the quiet reflective moments and life on the road, and, of course, the wild photo shoots and memorable performances. These photographs define an era famed for its glamour, fabulous fashions, and utter devotion to the groove.

Including close to 300 photographs from 1972 to 1982, the extensive Talamon archives are presented in full detail for the first time. Whether you’re a diehard soul fan or a thrilled newcomer to the aesthetic magic of the 1970s, the collection exudes the infectious spirit of an exuberant age. Featuring icons such as Earth, Wind & Fire; Marvin Gaye; Diana Ross; Parliament-Funkadelic; Al Green; Gil Scott-Heron; James Brown; Barry White; Rick James; Aretha Franklin; the Jackson Five; Donna Summer; and Chaka Khan and many others; there are also several stops at the legendarySoul Train studios. Talamon documented a visual period in black music that lasted way past the midnight hour and will never come again.

Just got mine in the mail. It seems to be selling out online...so I’d get one while you can. It exceeded my expectations...it’s a piece of history. Very candid photos of
the greats...MJ, Marvin Gaye, Barry White, Stevie, James Brown, etc.

 

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[cozy carl]

this is cute.​

 

[Idaeo]

 

[Lefty Gunz]

 

[Coco Loco]

Oh I need this!!!

 

[Droopy]

gotta cop, amazon says they only have one left

 

[8WON6]

I need this.

That picture of Ali and Barry.

 

[Cadillac]

this will make for a good gift for some family members of mine

will also buy a copy for myself

 

[blues_funk_reggae]

Those are some great photos

 

[Idaeo]

gotta cop, amazon says they only have one left

looks like Barnes and Noble has some at their actual stores

 

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i'm gonna cop this asap.

 

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[VladTheImpaler]

Nice!