Shooting Bob Marley and the Punk Pioneers
Renowned photographer, Dennis Morris, has left an indelible mark on the world of photography through his captivating images of iconic figures. In an exclusive interview, Morris shared his remarkable journey from humble beginnings to a celebrated artist, capturing the essence of musical legends.
Photographer Dennis Morris has only vague memories of his life in Jamaica. He was born on the Caribbean island in 1960 but migrated to the United Kingdom at nearly five years old. The next time he returned to Jamaica, he was sixteen and taking photographs of the legendary Bob Marley by then. His passion for photography started in his early teens when he began to skip school to pursue his all-consuming hobby. Yet he had been taking pictures from around the age of nine. "I was really into photography," he told me over a double brandy.
A Fateful Encounter
Growing up in Hackney in the East End of London, Dennis became a choirboy at Saint Mark's Church of England. The vicar there was a very eccentric Englishman who envisioned the boys wearing Eton suits despite most coming from African and Caribbean backgrounds. Neither the church nor the boys could afford…
