Our Story
Founded in 1998, Musichead Gallery brings music, photography, and people together to inspire positive vibrations.

Our Story
Musichead is a destination for music superfans and photography collectors. We represent over 80 world-renowned photographers and curate their archives to replay the greatest moments in music history. We offer fine art photographs, full-service art consultancy, and in-house custom framing. We are a space for awe-inspiring exhibitions, lively conversations, and unparalleled customer service. Founded in 1998 by Detroit luminary and music entrepreneur Sam Milgrom, Musichead Gallery represents his lifelong belief in the collective power of music.
Our in-house fine art custom framing studio ensures that any piece you purchase will be uniquely tailored to your tastes. From the subject matter of the photo to the finishing of the wood on the frame, we are committed to helping you adorn your home, studio or office with artwork that reflects the love we share for music.

Meet the Founder
Sam Milgrom built a nationally acclaimed music store and turned a historic movie house into a landmark venue in his native Detroit before heading to the West Coast and establishing Musichead Gallery as a Los Angeles destination for collectible music photography. Born and raised in the Motor City, Sam’s businesses are driven by his passion for music and dedication to celebrating music history.
In 1978, Sam opened Sam’s Jams, a 200 square foot record store just outside of Detroit. It become one of the country’s largest volume independent music stores with an inventory of over 500,000 records. After hosting dozens of in-store concerts, Sam rescued an abandoned 1920’s movie house and opened The Magic Bag in 1991. His live music venue showcased Detroit’s emerging talent alongside legends like War, Sheila E., Lee Rocker, Junior Wells, and Max Roach.
Sam is the bedrock of Musichead. His innate curiosity & genuine love of music has led to an accumulation of stories which he shares through his curation of the gallery. From our room of matted prints you can flip through like the records at Sam’s Jams to the marquee on our storefront, which mirrors the look of The Magic Bag, Sam & his team have created a welcoming art space. Musichead is a testament to his lifelong goal of sharing a love music with others.
