David Corio

British(1958)

Works

David Corio is a British photographer renowned for his documentary images of music culture, particularly his work capturing the early years of reggae, hip-hop, and punk scenes from the late 1970s onward. His photographs, taken at concerts, backstage, and on the streets, have become iconic records of musical history, featuring artists such as Bob Marley, The Clash, and early New York hip-hop pioneers. Corio's work is celebrated for its raw, intimate quality and its role in preserving the visual legacy of popular music's most transformative decades.

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David Corio — Sixteen Works: (i) Marvin Gaye; (ii) Horace Andy; (iii) Peter Tosh; (iv) Dennis Brown; (v) Augustus Pablo; (vi) Bob Marley; (vii) Gregory Isaacs; (viii) Al Green; (ix) Lee Perry; (x) Niney the Observer; (xi) James Brown; (xii) Bunny Wailer; (xiii) Black Uhuru; (xiv) Alton Ellis; (xv) David Hinds; (xvi) Barry White

Sixteen Works: (i) Marvin Gaye; (ii) Horace Andy; (iii) Peter Tosh; (iv) Dennis Brown; (v) Augustus Pablo; (vi) Bob Marley; (vii) Gregory Isaacs; (viii) Al Green; (ix) Lee Perry; (x) Niney the Observer; (xi) James Brown; (xii) Bunny Wailer; (xiii) Black Uhuru; (xiv) Alton Ellis; (xv) David Hinds; (xvi) Barry White

Artists in conversation