I struggle to adequately articulate the relevance of this gallery. His response: “This morning with her (June), having coffee.” Hunstein’s first-hand account provides viewers with a backstory to the moment he captured, which makes the image that much more powerful. The photographer, Don Hunstein, who captured the moment between Johnny and June in 1962, asked Johnny his definition of paradise. His head gently rests on hers, his face and body exude contentment, while her natural ease and smile show a couple comfortable in their relationship, and in love.
The woman has a grip on his forearm like tree branches they’re entwined in their embrace. His masculine arms are clasped securely around her waist.
A towering figure stands behind a petite woman wearing two inch wedges. My personal favorite image at Modern Rocks Gallery was of Johnny Cash and June Carter. Johnny Cash and June Carter by Don Hunstein (1962) Modern Rocks Gallery combines his love of music, and his appreciation for still images and the photographers who snap them. Like many musicians, Steven picked up a hobby in between gigs, photography.
Even if you don’t remember Rubik’s Cubes, rotary phones and candy cigarettes, you’ve most likely found yourself humming along while listening to one of Modern English’s biggest hits, “Melt with You.” Steven Walker knows a few things about being a rock star, having toured as a guitarist with the 80’s English rock band, Modern English. The list of musical legends on exhibit competes with Gene Simmons’ tongue–it’s lengthy! But what makes this sanctuary of rock truly unique are the stories behind the images as told by the photographers, beginning with the gallery’s owner. A collection of rock stars silently await your arrival: The Clash, the Ramones, the Talking Heads, The Cure, Bob Marley, Elvis Costello, the Grateful Dead, Nina Simone, Miles Davis and Madonna, among others, are on display at Modern Rocks Gallery.
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