Rock and Roll Photographer Jim Marshall to speak, March 20

Event: Jim Marshall, the chief photographer at Woodstock and the only photographer allowed backstage at the Beatles final concert, will share photos and speak to students.

Sponsored by the School of Journalism, this event is free and open to the public.

When: 6:30 p.m., March 20, 2008

Where: CMA Auditorium 2.320 in the College of Communication on The University of Texas at Austin campus (Maps of the campus can be obtained at www.utexas.edu/maps).

Background: Regarded by many as "THE rock and roll photographer," Jim Marshall's career has always been focused on the documentation of people. A son of San Francisco, Marshall's favorite subjects were musicians, and his 40-years of extraordinary photography include very special shots of Johnny Cash, Jimi Hendrix, The Beatles Janis Joplin and other stars in the rock music hegemony. Since he demanded total access, Marshall lived 24-7 with his subjects, and his pictures reflect affection for the artists as they describe the musicians' character. Marshall has said that it's no accident if his pictures seem musical because, "I see the music.”

For more info on the artist go to: http://www.wolfgangsvault.com/ga/jim-marshall/9637.html

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