Mick Rock is an English photographer and filmmaker. He was born in 1948 and began his career in the early 1970s working as a staff photographer for music publications such as NME and Melody Maker. Rock is best known for his photographs of musicians, particularly his iconic images of David Bowie and Queen. He has also directed music videos for artists such as Iggy Pop and Blondie. Rock has published several books of his photography and has exhibited his work in galleries around the world. He has won several awards throughout his career, including the Music Video Production Association’s Director of the Year award in 1984.