SteveAJones Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Texas-based photographer Mark Bowman has launched a site to present a free online archive of unpublished on and offstage photographs he has taken through the years of some of the biggest names in rock, to include Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page and Robert Plant. Mark Bowman's humility and lifelong enthusiasm for the many artists and musicians he's photographed is remarkable. I certainly appreciate his endeavor very much and wish him continued success! WWW.MARKBOWMANIMAGES.COM "...(Mark's) photos are great and the ARMS photos are the best I've seen yet of the tour..." --Jimmy Page (1985) Ronnie Lane & Jimmy Page (1988) Photo Credit: Mark Bowman Robert Plant (1985) Photo Credit: Mark Bowman "It's time people see these shots.....! Keeping these things hidden is not right, I have concluded - especially when people see stuff for the first time that is fresh and new.... there seems to be EXCITEMENT and appreciation...." -- Mark Bowman Photographer Mark Bowman Photo Credit: Mark Bowman New links featuring Mark Bowman's photographs: http://ultimateclassicrock.com/tom-petty-to-reveal-more-u-s-tour-dates-soon/ http://ultimateclassicrock.com/van-halens-david-lee-roth-in-full-flight-pic-of-the-week/ http://ultimateclassicrock.com/ronnie-montrose-pictures-mark-bowman/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenog Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 saj, Please convey heartfelt thanks to Mark for his generosity of spirit in providing us with these rare photos - particularly as he is doing so free of charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Those are fantastic pictures - what a lucky man he is with that personally signed Les Paul from Jimmy!!! Thanks, as always, SAJ and Mr. Bowman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidZoso Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 I was that this show at the Summit in Houston,TX 1985 and the next year also for the Firm-great memories. 1985- Live in Peace-Houston 1985-Houston Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deborah J Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Hi Steve, what kenog said^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otto Masson Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted June 1, 2012 Author Share Posted June 1, 2012 saj, Please convey heartfelt thanks to Mark for his generosity of spirit in providing us with these rare photos - particularly as he is doing so free of charge. Good morning, kenog Mark Bowman reviewed the thread-starting post I made and expressed his approval. It would be nice if those who enjoy his free online archive could post a few words of encouragement and appreciation for him here and especially on his site. There is certainly something to be said for his generosity of spirit, particularly during this era of watermarked galleries and high-end limited edition prints. Mark could very easily have gone the same route, but instead he choose to offer some personal, exclusive photographs completely free for the fans! I've corresponded with Mark Bowman through this forum so many thanks also to Sam for continuing to provide us all the electric magic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Mr. Bowman, thank you for sharing your wonderful photos, so amazing! David, those are fantastic photos of Jimmy from Houston as well!! This is why the forum@Led Zep.com is THE BEST!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Melanie Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Thank you Mr Bowman!! I love all of the Texas photos, especialy the ones taken in Houston. Thank you for sharing...and you too SAJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenog Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Good morning, kenog Mark Bowman reviewed the thread-starting post I made and expressed his approval. It would be nice if those who enjoy his free online archive could post a few words of encouragement and appreciation for him here and especially on his site. There is certainly something to be said for his generosity of spirit, particularly during this era of watermarked galleries and high-end limited edition prints. Mark could very easily have gone the same route, but instead he choose to offer some personal, exclusive photographs completely free for the fans! I've corresponded with Mark Bowman through this forum so many thanks also to Sam for continuing to provide us all the electric magic! Hi saj I've posted a message to Mark on his site, and would urge others to do the same. I strongly advise members here to have a look at the site, because Mark has not just provided photos of Jimmy and Robert onstage and offstage, but many other band photos taken over his lengthy career. In addition to these, and the personal portraits of rock musicians, he has included a stunning collection of his world photography. As you have suggested here, I have left a message for Mark - on that very candid photo of him and Jimmy taken in what appears to be a kitchen somewhere in England. It would be nice if others who enjoy the photos would also leave supportive comments for Mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveAJones Posted June 10, 2012 Author Share Posted June 10, 2012 Additional candid photos have just recently been added to www.markbowmanimages.com ...Robert Duvall, Patrick Swayze and Diane Lane, among others.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbowmanimages Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 I just wanted to express my thanks for all the kind comments relative to the new website... I will continue to add stuff and hopefully keep it interesting for those who want to return and check it out from time to time.... Here's a shot from the front row at the Houston gig on Feb 27, 1975 at the Sam Houston Coliseum.... (If only we could get some audio of ANY type from this show...! - It was truly one of the best, yet one of the most undocumented gigs of the 1975 tour and by all accounts - it was quite the smoker!!) There are approximately 120 photos up now with hopefully something for everyone. Once again, thanks for all the kind words and appreciation and ENJOY! Mark Mark Bowman Austin, Texas Website: www.markbowmanimages.com EMail: markbowmanimages@hotmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenog Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 I just wanted to express my thanks for all the kind comments relative to the new website... I will continue to add stuff and hopefully keep it interesting for those who want to return and check it out from time to time.... Here's a shot from the front row at the Houston gig on Feb 27, 1975 at the Sam Houston Coliseum.... (If only we could get some audio of ANY type from this show...! - It was truly one of the best, yet one of the most undocumented gigs of the 1975 tour and by all accounts - it was quite the smoker!!) There are approximately 120 photos up now with hopefully something for everyone. Once again, thanks for all the kind words and appreciation and ENJOY! Mark Mark Bowman Austin, Texas Website: www.markbowmanimages.com EMail: markbowmanimages@hotmail.com Hi Mark, i hope you are keeping well. I have happily accepted your friend request for this site. I am continuing to work my way through the images for which you have generously given us free access. I wish you well with your 'paid' photography ventures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbowmanimages Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 I was that this show at the Summit in Houston,TX 1985 and the next year also for the Firm-great memories. 1985- Live in Peace-Houston 1985- Guitar/Bow Solo - Houston Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbowmanimages Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 Finally have a Facebook page up and will showcase some of the photos on the site..... I could use any "Likes" you all feel like giving now that it is just getting started.... http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mark-Bowman-Images/200656080063765 Here's a cool shot of Jimmy and his bow that's been hiding for about 4 decades that Sam R. just put up - ENJOY! http://www.markbowmanimages.com/music-photography/jimmy-page-with-bow-houston-1975/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbowmanimages Posted August 10, 2012 Share Posted August 10, 2012 Cool news and I was happy to hear this.... I found out today that Ultimate Classic Rock.com has nominated one of my photos for "Best Rock Photo" of the Summer of 2012... They have 6 photos up for nomination and mine (David Lee Roth in Full Flight) is in the lead so far! I hope this is an appropriate post and gives people a chance to cross reference and see the Zep and Robert or Jimmy Solo shots on the website... http://ultimateclassicrock.com/ultimate-classic-rock-end-of-summer-survey/ I have an "Artist" page up to complement the sharing aspect of my site - I just posted a link to the survey on my Mark Bowman Images Facebook page.... Check it out - it's the most recent entry http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mark-Bowman-Images/200656080063765 P.S. Stay tuned for some new and unseen Robert and Jimmy shots from the Eighties, to be posted here and on the website.....! Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markbowmanimages Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Cool news and I was happy to hear this.... I found out today that Ultimate Classic Rock.com has nominated one of my photos for "Best Rock Photo" of the Summer of 2012... They have 6 photos up for nomination and mine (David Lee Roth in Full Flight) is in the lead so far! I hope this is an appropriate post and gives people a chance to cross reference and see the Zep and Robert or Jimmy Solo shots on the website... http://ultimateclassicrock.com/ultimate-classic-rock-end-of-summer-survey/ I have an "Artist" page up to complement the sharing aspect of my site - I just posted a link to the survey on my Mark Bowman Images Facebook page.... Check it out - it's the most recent entry http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mark-Bowman-Images/200656080063765 P.S. Stay tuned for some new and unseen Robert and Jimmy shots from the Eighties, to be posted here and on the website.....! Mark ******************************************************************************************************************** Sorry for the NZC portion of this, but the results from the month long survey are in from the UltimateClassicRock.com Readers Poll for 2012 and my David Lee Roth In Full Flight was voted "Best Rock Photo" for 2012.... I was very pleased to see my DLR photo made the cut for the 2012 UCR Readers Poll and finished FIRST with 31.3% of the vote.... All right....!!! Thanks to all for those who voted and thanks for the great support on this forum!! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mark-Bowman-Images/200656080063765 http://ultimateclassicrock.com/ultimate-classic-rock-end-of-summer-survey/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayceeporter Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 ******************************************************************************************************************** Sorry for the NZC portion of this, but the results from the month long survey are in from the UltimateClassicRock.com Readers Poll for 2012 and my David Lee Roth In Full Flight was voted "Best Rock Photo" for 2012.... I was very pleased to see my DLR photo made the cut for the 2012 UCR Readers Poll and finished FIRST with 31.3% of the vote.... All right....!!! Thanks to all for those who voted and thanks for the great support on this forum!! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mark-Bowman-Images/200656080063765 http://ultimateclassicrock.com/ultimate-classic-rock-end-of-summer-survey/ That's great, Mark!! Congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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