Stockholm’s Oak Island Gallery will hold an exhibition containing previously unseen photographs of Led Zeppelin shot by photgrapher Ed Finnell in 1975 and 1977 as well other shots of the band taken by Thom Lukas.
Ahead of the exhibition, which will take place from February 8 to February 13, the gallery has kindly allowed LedZepNews to publish a first look at some of the unseen photographs taken by Finnell.
Some of the unseen photographs were discovered when Finnell found a roll of negatives that had been filed under the name of a different band.
Finnell (seen in the blue shirt above) and the team from the gallery developed the unseen photographs, along with new prints of some of his iconic shots of the band, in a Stockholm darkroom on January 29.
Here’s a video showing some of Finnell’s photographs of Jimmy Page:
Once the prints had been developed, the gallery took some photographs of them to share with LedZepNews readers before they’re framed and ready to display on the gallery walls.
One of Finnell’s photographs from March 27, 1975 was taken from a similar angle to another iconic image taken by photographer Neal Preston.
After shooting the band in 1975, Finnell again photographed Led Zeppelin in Los Angeles in June 1977.
Finnell will also give a talk prior to a screening of “Becoming Led Zeppelin” in Stockholm’s 1920-style cinema Capitol on February 7.
Here’s the gallery’s full press release containing information about the exhibition:
OAK ISLAND GALLERY HONORS LED ZEPPELIN WITH RARE PHOTOGRAPHY POP-UP EVENT AND EXCLUSIVE ARTIST TALK
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN – To celebrate the world premiere of the Led Zeppelin documentary on February 7th, Oak Island Gallery is hosting a pop-up event that brings the legends of rock ‘n’ roll to life through the lens of iconic music photography.
The show, titled “Becoming Led Zeppelin,” showcases a collection of classic Zeppelin images and rare, unseen works. With photographs dating back to 1969, this exhibition captures the thunder, chaos, and artistry of Zeppelin’s rise to greatness.
THE WORLD PREMIERE COLLABORATION
On the day of the documentary’s premiere, February 7th, Oak Island Gallery is partnering with Capitol, Stockholm’s historic 1920s-style movie theater, for an exclusive artist talk with acclaimed rock photographer Ed Finnell. Known for his extensive archive, Ed has immortalized legends like Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, and Elton John through his lens. During the talk, he will share stories and behind-the-scenes moments from his years documenting rock history. This special event takes place just before Capitol’s first screening of the documentary, which is already nearly sold out.
POP-UP EVENT DETAILS
The pop-up officially opens with a vernissage on February 8th from 17:00 to 21:00 at Oak Island Gallery, Birkagatan 31, Stockholm, and runs until February 13th. Special gallery hours will be announced closer to the event date. Follow us on social media or keep an eye out on our website. to stay in the loop.
Jimmy Page has said the Led Zeppelin was created to tour, and tour they did.
By 1977 Led Zeppelin was so big in America during their 1977 tour they didn’t have to advertise for the 7 shows at MSG. word of mouth. I just wish that Peter Grant did a better job on the health care of the band he was responsible for, knowing by now that Bonham was a heavy drinker.