014 - Legendary rock and roll photographer Neal Preston talks about his new book, Exhilarated and Exhausted. Neal worked with Zeppelin, The Who, Queen and best friend, Cameron Crowe.

Neal, Rita & CW

This is part one of our interview with Neal Preston.  Neal tells us many of the stories behind the photos in his new book: Exhilarated and Exhausted. Neal talks about going on tour with Led Zeppelin as their official photographer, and what happened when he had to take areal shots of the Zeppelin/Knebworth show in 1970. Neal also tells us about his relationship with his bests friend - Writer & Director Cameron Crowe.  And about working on the set of Almost Famous, since most of the experiences that Cameron went through, Neal also went through.

SHOW NOTES:

Led Zeppelin – 1970 Press Conference – Drake Hotel – New York: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtbMPWInLfY

Andy Kent – David Bowie Book: https://www.bowiebehindthecurtain.com/

Learn more about Led Zepplein’s manager: Peter Grant: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Grant_(music_manager)

If you haven’t seen Almost Famous, stop the show now, and go watch it! Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQXh_AaJXaM

Lester Bangs, writer for Cream and Rolling Stone magazines: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lester_Bangs

Scene with Lester Bangs character in Almost Famous: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpISLkb5L5E

Part one: Neal tells us many of the stories behind the photos in his new book: Exhilarated and Exhausted. Neal talks about going on tour with Led Zeppelin as their official photographer, and what happened when he had to take areal shots of the Zeppelin/Knebworth show in 1970. Neal also tells us about his relationship with his bests friend - Writer & Director Cameron Crowe.  and about working on the set of Almost Famous, since most of the experiences that Cameron went through, Neal also went through.

You can purchase some of Neal’s most iconic prints at the Morrison Hotel Gallery: https://www.morrisonhotelgallery.com/collections/Jd4hJx/The-Photography-of-Neal-Preston?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIg52UuNGL6AIVex-tBh1WigE2EAAYASAAEgKdufD_BwE

Neal’s website: https://www.prestonpictures.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nealprestonphoto/

Neal has been gracious enough to allow us to put up the pictures on our website. So as we talk about some pictures, check out our website to follow along. Or better yet, pick up a copy of Neal’s new book: https://www.amazon.com/Neal-Preston-Exhilarated-Exhausted/dp/1909526452/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=neal+preston&qid=1582506300&sr=8-1

Chuck Berry & Keith Richards

used by permission - © Neal Preston Photography

Robert Plant with Dove

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Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra

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Jimmy Page & Jack

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Jimmy Page - Passport

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