An exhibition of circa 100 rarely seen photographs of the 1970 Isle of Wight Music Festival are on display at Swansea Museum from 17 September until 31 December 2011. The images include Jimi Hendrix, The Who, Rory Gallagher (Taste), Jethro Tull, Miles Davis, Leonard Cohen, et al. The photographs were taken by Charles Everest.
At the Festival Charles Everest was in charge of press liaison which give him the opportunity to take photographs of the performers - not only on stage - but behind the scenes, giving him a unique perspective of the event. I was fortunate to be at this amazing festival with my brother. It is heartbreaking to reflect on the number of remarkable musicians who played at the event and have since died.
