Music and photography have always shared a special relationship when an iconic musician is portrayed by a first-rate photographer, the resulting image is often transformative and transcendent, and a classic pop culture image is born. Now, in the same popular and affordable format as Thames & Hudson's "PhotoBox" and "FashionBox", "MusicBox" gathers more than 450 such legendary photographs of musicians, covering the stars of jazz, blues, rock and roll, soul, and all of their contemporary offshoots. This is an amazing collection of memorable photographs in an irresistible package.　　

Introduction: Imagining Music

While my guitar gently weeps

You can leave your hat on

When the night has come

In your eyes

Caught in the spotlight

When the body speaks

With a backstage pass

Take offthe mask

Life, I love you

Every little thing

All around the world

Essential discography

Index of artists

Photography credits