Jill Furmanovsky - The Early Years
Life in London began aged 11, when Jill moved with her family from Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) to London just in time for the start of the swinging sixties. An ardent teenage fan of the Beatles, Furmanovsky would often stand for hours outside Abbey Road Studios, but it was outside Paul McCartney’s house that she and her two friends got their chance. Taken on her Kodak Instamatic, Jill’s first rock shot was born!
In 1971 Jill enrolled at London’s Central School of Art and Design and the following year, whilst on a two-week block course in photography, she had a lucky break when she was offered a job as in-house photographer for premier rock venue, The Rainbow Theatre. From then on she shot live shots and features for the music press of the day of the 1970’s and 80’s, including NME, Melody Maker, Sounds, Smash Hits and The Face…
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Catalogue No: OA129JF
Artist(s): Liam Gallagher, Oasis
Location: Kings Cross, London, UK
Date: May 1997
Edition: 30
Print type: Digital Inkjet
Paper type: Archival 310gsm cotton based rag paper
Liam at the Kings X Snooker and Pool Club, he wrote the words.
This exclusive Jill Furmanovsky Oasis print is part of a limited edition of just 30. Each piece is hand-signed, individually numbered, and comes with a certificate of authenticity.
All our music prints are produced to the highest standard, securely packaged, and shipped with a fully tracked delivery service.
Catalogue No: SP001JF
Artist(s): Sex Pistols
Location: Rainbow Theatre, London, UK (at a Ramones gig)
Date: 31st December 1977
Edition: 30/30/30
Print type: Traditional Darkroom Print (Hand printed from the original negative)
Paper type: Ilford Warmtone Fibre Based paper
Sid Vicious & Nancy Spungen photographed by Jill Furmanovsky at the Rainbow Theatre in 1977.
Jill Furmanovsky recalls, "I was a little afraid of Sid and kept my distance when I saw him in clubs etc. Nevertheless I was brave enough to snatch this image of him and Nancy in the dressing room after a Ramones gig that took place on New Years' Eve, hence the bottle of champagne in Nancy's hand. In the murky background is Linda Stein who was married to Seymour Stein of Sire Records, and Dee Dee Ramone listening intently to Sid. None of those mentioned are alive now."
This image is available as a 20x16" silver gelatin print in an edition of 30. It is also available as a giclee print at sizes A1 or A0 from an edition of just 10. All prints are numbered, signed by Jill Furmanovsky and come with a certificate of authenticity.
Catalogue No: JB001JF
Artist(s): Jeff Buckley
Location: Bunjees Club, Leicester Square, London
Date: 18th March 1994
Edition: 30/30/30
Print type: Lith Print Paper type: Ilford Warmtone Fibre Based paper
Jill Furmanovsky recalls, "this portrait was taken after a show in the legendary folk club, Bungees, by the light of a single bulb, on a Leica M3. It was the first time I had seen Jeff play and I was gob-smacked. The sheer musicality, virtuosity and soulfulness of this divine young man brought tears to my eyes. The tulip was one of a bunch given to him by an appreciative fan."
Catalogue No: CH001JF
Artist(s): Chic
Location: Hammersmith Odeon, London
Date: October 1979
Edition: 30/30/30
Print type: Traditional Darkroom Print (Hand printed from the original negative)
Paper type: Ilford Warmtone Fibre Based paper
Chic owning the stage at the Hammersmith Odeon in October 1979.
Mat Snow, MOJO Magazine describes "Was there ever a better shot of Chic than this one taken at the Hammersmith Odeon in 1979? Rodgers and Edwards lock into that rarified near-trance only to be achieved through prolonged exposure to Blue Note records - yet all four members cannot help but groove to the same beat. Which doesn't begin to do justice to the descriptive resonance of the photograph: this is a picture you can hear."
Jill Furmanovsky recalls, "One of my favourite ever gigs was Chic at Hammersmith Odeon in 1979. From the start everyone was on their feet dancing". Rock’s Backpages founder, Barney Hoskyns was there too. He says in his review “The show totally swept me off my feet and transported me to a place of heavenly ecstasy.”
It is also Nile Rogers’ favourite live picture of the band. To him the image is an affirmation to himself “Nile, you worked so hard to bring this music to the people –- job well done!”
This image is available as a 20x16" silver gelatin print in an edition of 30. It is also available as a giclee print at sizes A1 or A0 from an edition of just 10. All prints are numbered, signed by Jill Furmanovsky and come with a certificate of authenticity.
Catalogue No: OA136JF
Artist(s): Liam Gallagher, Oasis
Location: NEC, Birmingham, UK
Date: July 1996
Edition: 30
Print type: Digital Inkjet
Paper type: Archival 310gsm cotton based rag paper
Liam rehearsing at Birmingham NEC for the summer shows that included Knebworth and Loch Lomand.
This exclusive Jill Furmanovsky Oasis print is part of a limited edition of just 30. Each piece is hand-signed, individually numbered, and comes with a certificate of authenticity.
All our music prints are produced to the highest standard, securely packaged, and shipped with a fully tracked delivery service.