Taken by Andy Phillips in January 1981 at Tony James’ mews flat in Maida Vale, just a few weeks before Billy Idol left for the USA to start his solo career. Also stills from Billy's 'Adam in Chains' video shoot and reunion gig at London Astoria 1996. A selection of 36 B&W negatives and approx 222 colour slides. To be sold with full copyright.
Sold for £190
Hammer Price
Taken by Andy Phillips in January 1981 at Tony James’ mews flat in Maida Vale, just a few weeks before Billy Idol left for the USA to start his solo career. Also stills from Billy's 'Adam in Chains' video shoot and reunion gig at London Astoria 1996. A selection of 36 B&W negatives and approx 222 colour slides. To be sold with full copyright.
Auction: The Andy Phillips Collection - Timed Online Sale Rock/Pop Photography - All Lots with Full Copyright, ending 29th Oct, 2023
Rock photographer Andy Phillips started his career working for Record Mirror and Sounds magazines. He eventually ended up working for many major record labels such as Virgin, EMI, BMG, Polydor, Phonogram and MCA. He also held both the HMV and Virgin retail photography accounts for many years. National newspapers, monthly music and trade magazines, and many independent PR companies all used his services. Prior to this he was head of press and promotions for Miles Copeland’s ‘Faulty Products’ group, covering the Illegal, Step Forward and Deptford Fun City record labels.
The collection you see here is Andy's choice from his large archives and includes many of his personal favourites. They cover a wide range of genres, and many have never been published anywhere before.
Now retired, he hopes that the purchase of these items will give great pleasure to the new owners. Also a big thank you to all those who helped me in any way, however small, in my life as a rock photographer. you know who you are.
Cheers, Andy Phillips