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Danny Clifford
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Danny Clifford — one of the world’s leading music photographers.
50+ years shooting legends across every genre.
Dylan to Pavarotti, Queen to Sinatra, Amy to Coldplay — plus hundreds more.
Still shooting daily.
Here is my latest Substack story. It’s about the amazing Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys. I hope you like it. Click on the link below.

Best wishes,

Danny
Brian Wilson - Smile
The Royal Festival Hall: Smile with Brian Wilson
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August 31, 2025 at 11:01 PM
RIP Ozzy. You will be sadly missed by many, many people, including me. Here is a photo of Ozzy & Sharon Osbourne,from one of those happy moments This was in Rome, Italy in 2004.
July 31, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Happy 83rd birthday to the living legend, Sir Paul McCartney. I hope you are having a wonderful day with your lovely family.
#PaulMcCartney #Birthday #Beatles #Wings #SirPaulMcCartney #photographer #Photograph #JamesMcCartney #MaryMcCartney #StellaMcCartney
June 18, 2025 at 6:25 PM
RIP Brian Wilson. I was lucky to have worked with Brian about 20 years ago. What a lovely man and total genius he was. I am sending love to his family. Also Jean Sievers & LeeAnn Hard who looked after him so well. #BrianWilson #BeachBoys #Surf #California #Music #Photographer #Musicphotographer
June 12, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Today’s Daily Mirror has a nice article about me and Bob Dylan. It’s on page 3. Here is a scan! They got this story from my Substack!
#BobDylan #Legend #JaffaCakes #Dylan #music #Dylan #Nikon #Photographer #Writer #Tour #1970s #photo #DannyClifford #Folk #Guitar #musicphotographer #Gig #USA
May 29, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Bob Dylan ate all my Jaffa Cakes! Yes, it's true!

You can read all about this on my Substack; click on the link below.

Best wishes,

Danny

#BobDylan #Birthday #Photography #News #Dylan #JaffaCakes #MusicHistory #DannyClifford #Nikon #1970s
Bob Dylan ate all my Jaffa Cakes!
The man is described as one of the most influential figures in modern music and cultural history, and a Nobel Prize winner!
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May 24, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Happy birthday Pete! Here is my little story of my time with Pete Townshend and The Who! #TheWho #PeteTownshend #Music #RockMusic #KeithMoon #RogerDaltrey

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Pete Townshend at 80
Happy Birthday Peter
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May 20, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Smoking Dope With The Pope!
Smoking Dope With The Pope
Yes, thats right, Ganja Weed!
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May 5, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Here is my memory of my first meeting with Carrie Fisher. It happened at her apartment on Central Park West in New York City in 1980. I hope you like it. It would be greatly appreciated if you could subscribe to my Substack and share it with your friends.
Best wishes, Danny #CarrieFisher #StarWars
Carrie Fisher Was Shocked!
New York City - 1980
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April 24, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Here is my latest story on my Substack. It’s misfit about my life with The Who and how they have just sacked my mate, there drummer Zak Starkey (yes, Ringo’s son). I hope you like it. Best wishes, Danny
The Who Sack Zak & Now, He's Back!
A little insight into the world of Zak Starkey, Keith Moon, The Who and me!
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April 22, 2025 at 11:16 AM
I just want to say, I love @gloriagaynor I first met her over 20 years ago in London and we did a live shoot and also did some shots around London too. Oh, we also shorter with two policemen who didn’t believe she was Gloria Gaynor! She was absolutely amazing and such a lovely lady and what a star!
April 16, 2025 at 7:35 PM
I first photographed Bob Dylan in June 1978, when I toured with him. The last time was just before Covid, 2019 in London. He looked very happy here. I am writing about how I became his photographer in 1978. I will post more when I have release date! #BobDylan #Music #Poet #Genius #ACompleteUnknown
March 21, 2025 at 11:19 PM
We are now booking venues for my new UK tour. It’s going to be a busy and exciting time. We will list all dates, times and places as soon as they are confirmed ‘Rock Stars Don’t Smile’. I will hopefully see you around UK soon! #RockStarsDontSmile
March 21, 2025 at 4:31 PM
It’s lucky I am not flying anywhere today. London’s Heathrow airport (LHR) is closed due to major fire outage at the sub power station nearby. Now, I wonder where Vladimir Putin was last night at the time the fire started? I hope he has a good alibi! Just saying!
March 21, 2025 at 11:52 AM
What a great shot by Ron Pownall of Bob Dylan. It was taken 4 years before I became Bob’s official photographer. What an amazing tour I was on then. It was ‘Street Legal’ & we started in the tour in the US Sept 1978. I was only 20 years old and on tour with Dylan! It was an amazing time! #BobDylan
Bob Dylan and The Band performing at the Boston Garden on January 14, 1974.
Photo: Ron Pownall
March 21, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Great news! Happy Spring everyone! The spring equinox, also known as the vernal equinox, typically occurs on March 20, 21, or 22 in the Northern Hemisphere. In 2025, since today is March 20, the spring equinox is happening right now—today, March 20, 2025! #SpringEquinox #Sunshine #Herecomessummer
March 20, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Rory Gallagher & Ted McKenna & me at rehearsals, London,1978. Rory was laughing hysterically. I asked why, and he said he had seen singer Del Shannon perform & he played his hit ‘Rnaway’ 3 times during the show & then as the encore! Rory thought it was so funny! Which it was! #rorygallagher #Guitar
March 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM
A film you have to see! ‘Becoming Led Zeppelin’ is best music documentaries. I’ve seen it 3 times. I had a little involvement in it happening, & I am thrilled that I am mentioned on the credits at the end. Bernard McMahon, Allison McGourty & Dan Gitlin have produced a masterpiece! #LedZeppelin
March 12, 2025 at 11:35 PM
David Johansen, New York Dolls passed away, 28th Feb. We spent time in Dallas in 2004 @Crossroads Festival with David & Hubert Sumlin. Stage 4 cancer, a brain tumour & broken back in two places. Tommy Cooper would say, don't go to those places. RIP, David, & condolences to his family. #davidjohansen
March 2, 2025 at 3:27 PM
I spent tonight in the studio with my mate Zak Starkey and Shaun Ryder. Their band Mantra of the Cosmos are F@*king Amazing! I mean really brilliant. @therealzakstarkey
February 16, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Please share this with anyone you think would benefit from a new fabulous photoshoot! #Photoshoot #Band #Singer #Musician #Guitar #Bass #Drum #Image #Photo #Studio #Location #Livemusic #specialoffer #Photography #inspire #Smart #viral
February 11, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Becoming Led Zeppelin is phenomenal film! It’s in IMAX in the UK today & tomorrow. I was invited to the London pre-launch showing last night. Here I am on the red carpet with my lovely friends,Director, Bernard McMahon & Producer, Allison McGourty. What a film! Photo Dave Hogan) #BecomingLedZeppelin
February 5, 2025 at 10:23 PM
I was invited by my wonderful friends, Allison McCourty & Bernard McMahon to see the most brilliant film. ‘Becoming Led Zeppelin’. The only film authorised by Zep. In the UK 5th & 6th Feb IMAX cinemas. I am thrilled to have played a little part in making it happen. A Must see! #BecomingLedZeppelin
February 5, 2025 at 1:58 AM