CAROL SCOTT
1976, San Francisco
Photo by Richard Blair
ABOUT CAROLCarol Scott is a British photographer whose time in America from 1976 to 1985 was marked by a raw, energetic approach to capturing the essence of rock and roll culture. Deeply influenced by the rebellious spirit of the era, Scott's work resonated with the charisma and unapologetic attitude of the music scene.
Her iconic photograph of Mick Jagger, now part of the Permanent Collection at the National Portrait Gallery in London, UK, stands as a powerful testament to her ability to immortalize the persona of cultural icons.
Jerry Garcia, the Grateful Dead, Berkeley, CA, June 1980
Mick Jagger with Guitar (blue), Rolling Stones Concert, Oakland Coliseum, CA, July 1978. Permanent Collection, National Portrait Gallery, London, UK
Scott is a graduate from the University of London and Laney College Photo Dept, Oakland, who originally bought a 35 mm Nikkormat camera in Nashville, Tennessee and then moved to Berkeley, CA as a single parent.
There she met Berkeley photographer Richard Blair, who inspired her, showed her how to take photographs and how to make a darkroom out of a small closet.
The rest is a journey of creativity and perseverance. Scott immersed herself in the art and technique of photography, capturing the vibrant life around her with a unique blend of grit and grace.
James Brown, San Francisco Bay Area, CA, November 1980
Muddy Waters & John Lee Hooker, San Francisco Bay Area, CA, January 1980