Halfway to Paradise: The Birth of British Rock Photography Exhibition

"Paparazzi seem intent to present their subjects in the worst possible light. In the days of Harry Hammond, photographers only wanted to show the best of you. I guess that's why it was always such a pleasure to have Harry Hammond."
Cliff Richard


From 25th September to 27th November the British Music Experience premiered a unique exhibition of photographs of Britain's biggest musical icons, from the V&A's collection.


Covering that golden era when Britain dominated rock and roll, one man, Harry Hammond, was Britain's leading showbiz photographer and for almost two decades he captured the definitive images of every leading British musician, as well as visiting Americans.