I bunked off school aged 14 to see Bob Marley - and became his photographer
Summary
Dennis Morris, who bunked school at age 14 to photograph Bob Marley in London, turned this experience into a successful career as a photographer of famous musicians. His work, including pictures of Marley and other artists, is displayed in a major exhibition. Born in Jamaica, Morris developed an interest in photography in London, leading to notable projects documenting cultural and social issues.Key Facts
- Dennis Morris skipped school at age 14 to photograph Bob Marley during Marley's first tour in England.
- Morris met Marley at a London club and was invited to join the tour, allowing him to take intimate photos.
- The tour ended early due to snow, but the experience kickstarted Morris's career photographing famous musicians.
- His photographs, including those of Marley, are featured in an exhibition at The Photographers' Gallery in Soho.
- Morris was born in Jamaica and moved to London's East End at age five.
- He developed an interest in photography through a church photography club.
- Morris also documented the punk scene and artists like the Sex Pistols, Patti Smith, and Oasis.
- He pursued other projects focusing on cultural reportage, such as Growing Up Black and an exploration of life in 1970s London.
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