A man with dark hair and mustache, wearing a white T-shirt with red trim that reads 'FLASH', is sitting on a motorcycle in a dark setting, holding a microphone in his right hand, and raising his left arm with his mouth open as if shouting or singing.

TOM CALLINS

Born in San Antonio, Texas, Tom Callins moved to Houston to shoot Rock'n'Roll photography.  He went to The University of Houston, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Radio, Television and Film.  Tom has been shooting professionally for over 30 years, and maintains many happy commercial clients.  Tom's famous shot of Freddie Mercury of Queen riding on the shoulders of Darth Vader has been a huge internet success over the years, appearing worldwide on blogs and fan sites.

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Freddie Mercury and Darth Vader by Tom Callins
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Freddie Mercury of Queen riding on the shoulders of Darth Vader taken by photographer Tom Callins. 

This famous shot has never been available before and is exclusive to our collection.

Location: Houston Texas
Date: August 10th 1980

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David Bowie by photographer Tom Callins taken in Houston Texas. 

Location: The Summit, Houston
Date: April 9th 1978

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Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band by photographer Tom Callins taken in Houston Texas. 

Location: The Summit, Houston
Date: November 14th 1980

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Archival pigment printed on 300gsm cotton rag. Available in the following limited edition sizes, hand numbered and signed

  • 11" x 14"

  • 16" x 20"

  • 20" x 24"

NOTE: Measurements quoted are paper size, with the printed image being slightly smaller to create a natural border to house the photographers signature and edition number