The latest episode of the Gibson TV series, Through The Lens, takes a deep dive into the work of photographer, Henry Diltz. Focusing on Henry’s photography of Neil Young, it also includes Buffalo Springfield and Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young. During the 1960s and 1970s, Diltz immortalized pivotal moments such as Woodstock, and the Monterey Pop Festival, and captured the Morrison Hotel album cover for The Doors. Find out more below.
“I am amazed at the accumulation of images that has resulted, simply by doing what I love to do, day after day after day,” says photographer Henry Diltz. “It’s a result of being with countless people over the years, waiting at the sidelines for the moment to happen. Photography has been my passport, and I have arrived in the present, where I have always been, camera in hand. There! That says it best for me!”
Renowned music photographer, Henry Diltz shot over 250 album covers in the ’60s and ’70s, including The Doors’ iconic Morrison Hotel album cover. Henry’s fly-on-the-wall style portraits feature legendary artists like the Eagles, Neil Young, Crosby Stills & Nash, Joni Mitchell, and Jimi Hendrix. He was the official photographer at Woodstock in 1969, and his work has appeared in esteemed publications such as The New York Times, Rolling Stone and Life Magazine. Known for his intuitive composition and use of natural light, Diltz continues his career documenting the music scene around Southern California and across the globe. He is one of a select few who has been awarded a Lifetime Achievement GRAMMY Award, The Lucie, and the International Photography Hall of Fame. His impact on rock culture is immeasurable, capturing authentic moments that define an era. For fine art prints and more information, visit https://henrydiltz.com
Catch Henry Ditz on tour this month for his California Dreamin’ slide show series and hear the stories behind the photos of the music history he witnessed firsthand.
Henry Diltz California Dreamin’ Tour dates*:
5/8 – Los Angeles – The Largo at The Coronet (sold out)
5/11 – Solana Beach – The Belly Up Tavern
5/13 – Phoenix – MIM Performing Arts Center (sold out)
5/27 – Mill Valley – Sweetwater Music Hall
5/28 – Menlo Park – The Guild Theatre
5/30 – Grass Valley – The Center For The Arts
5/31 – Santa Barbara – The Lobero Theatre
*A portion of proceeds will be donated to those affected by the recent Los Angeles Wildfires.
Catch up on the previous episodes of Gibson TV’s Through The Lens series:
Ross Halfin https://youtu.be/Vd375kVYHZ4
Timothy White https://youtu.be/7rGXLz5eFpw
Denis O’Regan https://youtu.be/usDSDIFcyMI
Mark Weiss https://youtu.be/ATebZPucb3g
Neil Zlozower https://youtu.be/-SNkiMi0t9A
All Gibson TV original shows are streamed for free here: https://www.gibson.com/en-GB/gibsontv