Through The Lens: Henry Diltz (featuring Neil Young) | Gibson

Through The Lens: Henry Diltz (featuring Neil Young) | Gibson

From YouTube: (thanks Mike "Road Dawg"!

Henry Diltz, one of the most iconic rock and roll photographers, shares his stories of photographing Neil Young and the music legends of Laurel Canyon, Buffalo Springfield, and beyond.

Henry Diltz was just finding success with his band, the Modern Folk Quartet, when he picked up a camera by chance in a secondhand store. From that moment, his place in history was set in motion. Living in the heart of the music movement in Laurel Canyon, Henry was perfectly positioned to capture some of the most pivotal music moments, including Woodstock, the Monterey Pop Festival, The Doors' Morrison Hotel album cover, and his friend Neil Young.

Watch the latest episode of Gibson TV’s “Through the Lens” as Henry shares stories of photographing Neil Young, capturing the spirit of the music scene in the 60s and 70s, and chronicling the era that shaped rock and folk music forever. From the intimate moments of Neil Young’s early days to legendary festivals like Woodstock and Monterey Pop, Henry’s work offers a rare glimpse into music history as it was being made.

See never-before-seen images of Neil Young and get a firsthand look at the moments behind the lens—hear how Henry captured some of the most intimate photographs of Neil Young and how Henry managed to capture iconic moments in Neil Young’s career, his experiences with Laurel Canyon’s tight-knit musical community including Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young and the trust that allowed him to capture rock’s biggest legends in their most unguarded moments.

This episode is a must-watch for fans of Neil Young, Buffalo Springfield, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, and the golden era of folk rock. Henry Diltz didn’t just document history—he lived it. 

▶ For fine art prints & more information on Henry Diltz, visit https://henrydiltz.com

Henry Diltz ... in younger days ...

More on Henry Diltz and Neil Young.

Photographer Henry Diltz, with his iconic photograph of Crosby, Stills and Nash 1969 debut album cover is featured prominently in the exhibit at the Grammy Museum exhibit "California Dreamin': The Sounds of Laurel Canyon, 1965 - 1977"

(See Laurel Canyon Exhibit at Grammy Museum: California Dreamin' Explores Music Scene in the ’60s, ’70s)

 

"Unpainted Faces"
by Henry Diltz
(see "Unpainted Faces" by Henry Diltz)

A cherished wish of "Peace & Happiness!" from Henry

John Kwit & Henry Diltz

(see A CSNY Family Weekend Featuring The Our House Band)

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Neil Young's Original Harvest Album Cover Photo? + TW Shoutout

 

Neil Young's Original Harvest Photo?

Otis Gibbs | YouTube

Last year, we featured a few interviews by musician Otis Gibbs -- “The best unknown songwriter in music today” -- who also happens to be a big Neil Young fan amongst other notorieties. (Thanks Jim!)

In his latest video podcast, Otis Gibbs tells the story of the great photographer, Henry Diltz, who claims Neil Young's Harvest album was meant to have a different cover. Interesting speculation here on what might have been.

 

Here is an image that the above interview references by photographer Henry Diltz from "The Barn" and the Harvest album sessions (see "Old man look at my life..." - Photos of Neil Young and His Inspiration by Henry Diltz )

The Unused Harvest Album Cover Photo???

Neil Young at Broken Arrow Ranch - 1971
Photo by Henry Diltz

(see "Old man look at my life..." - Photos of Neil Young and His Inspiration by Henry Diltz ) 

 

If a photo was used instead on the Harvest album cover, the whole "loner hippie cowboy" image of Neil Young would have certainly had a different impact. Certainly, Neil on a haybale was not the image that the record label wanted to establish.

Lastly, check out comments around ~3:00 about our website Thrasher's Wheat as a "Neil Young rabbit hole."  Thanks for props Otis!

Also, check out an interview with Kenny Vaughan on why Neil Young is intentionally out of tune.

Otis Gibbs & Kenny Vaughan

(See Why Neil Young Is Intentionally Out Of Tune | Thoughts by Kenny Vaughan )

 

  Dan Baird & Otis Gibbs 

(see Meeting Neil Young: Talking Guitars With Dan Baird & Otis Gibbs)

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Henry Diltz: Uncut, Never-Before-Seen Interview | 'Inventing David Geffen' | PBS American Masters Archive

Henry Diltz - November 13, 2009

Inventing David Geffen |  PBS | American Masters

 

As noted recently, a rather significant announcement, PBS American Masters Archive Releases 1,000+ Hours of Uncut, Never-Before-Seen Interviews: Patti Smith, David Bowie, Neil Young & More. 

 

David Geffen, Elliot Roberts, & Neil Young
Frame from  'Inventing David Geffen': American Masters

(See So What Makes Neil Young's Muse Tick?) 

 

In December 2012, PBS | American Masters broadcast the documentary film "Inventing David Geffen. American Masters: Inventing David Geffen is "an unflinching portrait of Geffen, who narrates his unorthodox rise from working class Brooklyn boy to billionaire entertainment power broker in extensive interviews." 

Interviewees include Neil Young, Elliot Roberts, David Crosby, Henry Diltz, Gary Burden and many others.

From the unaired interview with Henry Diltz on working with Geffen and his clients, Neil Young and his manager Elliot Roberts. (Ed. note, unedited raw transcript)

Henry Diltz: It seems amazing that so many huge artists came out of that one little office [Geffen-Roberts], you know, with Hoagy Carmichael upstairs, you know, who wrote, Stardust and Skylark and Old Buttermilk Sky was one of my favorites. 

And downstairs, you had these amazing this new generation of songwriters, you know, of Neil Young and Joni Mitchell and Jackson Browne and Henley and Fry and Dan Fogelberg, you know, and Joe Walsh and a fellow David Blue (?). They didn't stick around long enough to get famous. But he was kind of a Dylanesque character and a good friend of Elliot Roberts. But it's amazing that all these huge artists came out of that that one little club house office, you know.

Photographer Henry Diltz, with his iconic photograph of Crosby, Stills and Nash 1969 debut album cover is featured prominently in the exhibit at the Grammy Museum exhibit "California Dreamin': The Sounds of Laurel Canyon, 1965 - 1977"

(See Laurel Canyon Exhibit at Grammy Museum: California Dreamin' Explores Music Scene in the ’60s, ’70s)

 

"Unpainted Faces"
by Henry Diltz
(See "Unpainted Faces" by Henry Diltz )

 

 

David Crosby - May 14, 2012 Inventing David Geffen |  PBS | American Masters(See more on full David Crosby: Uncut, Never-Before-Seen Interview | 'Inventing David Geffen' | PBS American Masters Archive)

 

Gary Burden - November 12, 2012

Inventing David Geffen |  PBS | American Masters

(See more on full  Gary Burden: Uncut, Never-Before-Seen Interview | 'Inventing David Geffen' | PBS American Masters Archive.)

 

Also, see Neil Young's Uncut, Never-Before-Seen Interview | 'Inventing David Geffen' | PBS American Masters Archive.

 

 Neil Young - November 29, 2011

'Inventing David Geffen' | PBS | American Masters

 

Also, see Elliot Roberts Uncut, Never-Before-Seen Interview | 'Inventing David Geffen' | PBS American Masters Archive.

 

Elliot Roberts - July 22, 2009 'Inventing David Geffen' |  PBS | American Masters 

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REMINDER - CONTEST: "Unpainted Faces" by Henry Diltz + Autographed

There is a new edition of a book on Neil Young that has been published recently titled "Unpainted Faces" by Henry Diltz. And thanks to the good folks at Morrison Hotel Gallery, we have 2 autographed copies to giveaway in a contest. Details below.

"Unpainted Faces"
by Henry Diltz
(Click photo to enlarge)

Henry Diltz' photography book sold out of it's first printing so a second printing with a soft cover that is now available for order.

Neil Young
Station-Wagon Fixer Upper
Photo by Henry Diltz

Henry Diltz: "Neil Young has collected classic cars all of his life. This woodie station wagon was one of the earliest ones in his collection. He had just bought it, and with screwdriver in hand was figuring out what refurbishing he would do first."

Also, "Long May You Run: A Neil Young Retrospective," is an exhibition at the Morrison Hotel Gallery in Maui, Hawaii beginning on January 13th which features images of Neil Young as captured by Julie Gardner, Joel Bernstein, Henry Diltz and Danny Clinch.

For more exhibit details, see Morrison Hotel Gallery.

For contest details, see CONTEST: "Unpainted Faces" by Henry Diltz + Auotgraphed.

Don't Be Denied!

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Looking Back at Two Takes: Joel Bernstein & Henry Diltz

Neil Young
Broken Arrow Ranch ~1971
Photo by © Henry Diltz
(via BLENDER GALLERY)

From last year's Two Takes On Neil Young by Joel Bernstein & Henry Diltz exhibit, a look back at the BLENDER GALLERY's collection.

Music photographers Henry Diltz and Joel Bernstein exhibited limited edition prints of legendary musician Neil Young at BLENDER GALLERY, Sydney Australia.

Having been friends with Neil Young for many years, both Henry Diltz and Joel Bernstein have captured Neil Young in his most intimate moments as an artist and performer. Both photographers are also musicians, which has given them special access and sensitivity to Neil's visual persona.

See more at BLENDER GALLERY.

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