Michael Ochs | |
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| Born | Michael Andrew Ochs February 27, 1943 Austin, Texas, United States |
| Alma mater | Adelphi University Ohio State University |
| Occupation | Photographic archivist |
| Known for | Collection of rock music photographs |
Michael Andrew Ochs (born February 27, 1943) is an American photographic archivist best known for his extensive collection of pictures related to rock music dating back to the 1950s and 1960s. The Michael Ochs Archives, located in Venice, California, contained 3 million vintage prints, proof sheets and negatives which were licensed daily for use in CD reissues, books, films and documentaries.[1]
The Los Angeles Times called Ochs "America's preeminent rock 'n' roll photo archivist"[2] and described his archive as "the dominant force in the rock image marketplace";[3] The New York Times called it "the premier source of musician photography in the world".[1] Ochs sold the archive to Getty Images in 2007.
- ^ a b Schwarz, Alan (May 28, 2006). "They Had Faces Then: An Archive Keeps Stars Ever Young". The New York Times. Retrieved May 11, 2010.
- ^ Baker, Bob (June 24, 2003). "In the Name of Love". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on January 31, 2013. Retrieved May 12, 2010.
- ^ Cromelin, Richard (March 20, 1992). "The Man Behind Rock's Smithsonian". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved May 12, 2010.