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About this photograph
Jerry Garcia of the Grateful Dead giving the peace sign in England photographed 1981 by David Corio.
"The Grateful Dead’s Jerry Garcia wasn’t a typical subject for an interview with NME in 1981. This was the period when the paper was still incredibly popular with a circulation in excess of 200,000 and had moved on from punk to be championing new wave, post-punk, and particularly obscure regional indie bands. The interview took place in a dimly-lit apartment in central London. Jerry Garcia was perfectly amenable sitting on the floor smoking cigarettes. I only used to shoot using available light if possible which was a challenge here so I took him into the bathroom as that was the brightest room. After a few shots by the bathroom mirror, I asked Jerry if he would mind getting into the bath (clothed) and he laughed and hopped in without hesitation." - David Corio
Print sizes and editions
11" x 14" paper size - Open Edition
16” x 20” paper size - Edition of 50
20” x 24” paper size - Edition of 30
Print type
Archival pigment print
Paper type
Hahnemühle photo rag paper
Signature
Hand signed by photographer in ink
About the photographer
David Corio, born in London, England in 1960, began his photography career in 1978 with New Musical Express (NME), later contributing to The Face, Time Out, and Black Echoes. He became renowned for his portraits and coverage of music scenes, working as a freelance photographer for publications like The Daily Telegraph and The Times. Corio's work spans iconic musicians including Bob Marley, Jerry Garcia, and emerging acts like U2. His photographs have graced numerous album covers and been exhibited globally, cementing his status as a collectible photographer.
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