152 – John Lee Hooker, Aero Infrared film, NYC, 1969 - Elliott Landy - Retroactv Merch Inc.

152 – John Lee Hooker, Aero Infrared film, NYC, 1969 - Elliott Landy

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This rare portrait of blues icon John Lee Hooker, taken in New York City in 1969, was captured using Aero Infrared film — a technique that gives the image its deep, dreamlike tones and surreal color contrasts. Shot by Elliott Landy, the photograph presents Hooker in a moment of stillness and intensity, surrounded by an otherworldly palette that turns the familiar into something haunting and unforgettable.

Known for his deep voice and hypnotic rhythm, Hooker appears both grounded and mythic in this portrait. The unusual film stock adds emotional weight to the scene, transforming a simple composition into something almost spiritual. This is not just a photograph of a bluesman. It is a visual echo of his sound.

Artist: Elliott Landy
Medium: Printed on 100% Cotton Rag Paper using archival inks.
Signed: Hand-signed by Elliott Landy
Style: Music Photography / Cultural Documentary

A Moment in Music History, Signed by the Eye Who Saw It

Every Elliott Landy print comes with this official backing — a record of its origin, location, materials, and legacy. It’s more than a print. It’s a documented piece of rock and roll history, captured through the lens of one of the era’s most iconic photographers. Printed on archival, 100% cotton rag paper and hand-signed by Elliott himself, each piece is a testament to the artist’s vision and the cultural moment it preserves.

Elliott Landy — The Eye of the Woodstock Generation

Elliott Landy was one of the first photographers to treat music photography as fine art — and the world followed. His iconic portraits of Bob Dylan (Nashville Skyline), The Band (Music From Big Pink, The Band), Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Van Morrison (Moondance), and Jim Morrison helped shape the visual identity of some of the most important records of the 20th century. As the official photographer of the 1969 Woodstock Festival, his work became inseparable from the ideals of the era — peace, rebellion, and raw creative freedom.

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