Backstage Pass: Baron Wolman and the Early Years of Rolling Stone
When: Sept. 1-Oct. 20, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. 2016
In conjunction with the Ypsi Song Fest, YDL is pleased to host the traveling exhibit Backstage Pass: Baron Wolman and the Early Years of Rolling Stone. As chief photographer for Rolling Stone magazine from 1967-1970, Baron Wolman pioneered rock photography with portraits of Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Frank Zappa, and many others. From contact sheet to cover, the exhibit presents an intimate view of these music legends and explores how iconic events like Woodstock have contributed to our cultural memory.