Rolling Stones Studio 53

'Rolling Stones Studio 53' by Gus Coral features the bandmates pulling change together to pay for a taxi in1963. This is a limited edition photography print of 10, numbered and dated, the original photograph was signed by Gus Coral. Printed on Hahnemuhle Photo Rag Pearl paper - 320gsm 100% cotton, natural white, pearl-finish paper. 

Image Size: 40 x 27cm

Paper Size: 43 x 30cm

SOTA are proud to partner with esteemed Rolling Stones photographer, Gus Coral, to release some of the earliest and rarest photos of the iconic British band, shot before they were famous. 

In the autumn of 1963, Brian Jones, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Bill Wyman, and Charlie Watts, collectively known as The Rolling Stones, embarked on their first tour supporting The Everly Brothers, Bo Diddley, and Little Richard. This tour was crucial in propelling the band towards becoming one of the world's most successful musical acts. By the end of the 30-date tour, The Rolling Stones' first single, “Come On,” had reached number 21 on the UK chart. There are still very few photographs from this early period of The Rolling Stones.

Gus Coral, now 86, took a risk by capturing over 150 photographs of The Rolling Stones during their 1963 tour and studio sessions before they were famous. Originally intended for a documentary that was never completed, this collection includes images of The Rolling Stones performing at Cardiff's Odeon Theatre, in their dressing rooms, and during their recording session in Holborn, London.