Episode 42 Capturing the Legends: Photographer Neal Preston’s Rock Odyssey
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Neal Preston
Neal Preston is an iconic figure in rock photography, capturing on film such music legends as Queen, Bruce Springsteen, David Bowie, Fleetwood Mac, and many, many others for half a century. He cemented his legacy as Led Zeppelin’s exclusive tour photographer from 1975 to 1979. His lensmanship extends into cinema, notably collaborating with his long-time friend, writer and director Cameron Crowe. The duo’s real-life adventures inspired the film ‘Almost Famous’. Beyond the visual realms, Neal has written several books, including ‘Exhilarated and Exhausted’, a captivating photographic memoir chronicling his unparalleled journey through music history. His unique ability to blend the worlds of music, film, and literature positions him as a visionary storyteller, leaving an indelible mark on all three industries.
About the Episode
Photo of Jimmy Page at Kezar Stadium in 1973/Neal Preston Photography
EPISODE SUMMARY:
Hey, Lit Listeners, prepare for an epic journey into the heart of rock history with a living legend behind the lens—Neal Preston. In this exclusive Rock is Lit episode, we step into Neal’s unparalleled career spanning five decades. We talk about his background in NY and how he developed a love of music and photography, his unique style and philosophy as a photojournalist, his experiences working with Led Zeppelin in the hedonistic 1970s, his 50-year friendship with Cameron Crowe, and the stories-behind-the-story of ‘Almost Famous’.
Also, get ready for a deep dive into Neal’s iconic photograph of Jimmy Page at Kezar Stadium in 1973 (above), which plays a major role in my rock novel, ‘Searching for Jimmy Page’. And, of course, Neal shares captivating tales from his 2017 book, ‘Exhilarated and Exhausted’.
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Neal Preston’s website: https://www.prestonpictures.com/
Neal Preston on Instagram: @nealprestonphoto
Neal Preston on Facebook: @NealPrestonPhotography
Neal’s digital Led Zeppelin book, ‘Led Zeppelin: Sound and Fury’ on Apple iBookstore: https://books.apple.com/us/book/led-zeppelin-sound-and-fury/id624738803
Danny Goldberg on Season 1 Episode 7 of Rock is Lit: https://www.christyalexanderhallberg.com/rockislitpodcast/christyalexanderhallberg/margaretbauer/randallmartoccia/lizawieland/dannygoldberg
Christy Alexander Hallberg’s website: https://www.christyalexanderhallberg.com/rockislit
Christy Alexander Hallberg on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube: @ChristyHallberg
Neal Preston and Cameron Crowe at Neal’s book launch for ‘Exhilarated and Exhausted’ at Rizzoli Bookstore in NY/Photo by Michael Perlman
Neal’s photo of Jimmy Page (see above) is a major motif in my novel, ‘Searching for Jimmy Page’
