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As NME's chief photographer for much of the '80s and '90s, Kevin Cummins became synonymous with the 'Madchester' era. His work is collected in a new book, 'Manchester: Looking For The Light Through The Pouring Rain'. This photo came from one of his early assignments: shooting Joy Division at Futurama, Queen's Hall, Leeds, September 8, 1979.

Classic NME photography by Kevin Cummins

As NME's chief photographer for much of the '80s and '90s, Kevin Cummins became synonymous with the 'Madchester' era. His work is collected in a new book, 'Manchester: Looking For The Light Through The Pouring Rain'. This photo came from one of his early assignments: shooting Joy Division at Futurama, Queen's Hall, Leeds, September 8, 1979.

  • Added: Sep 15, 2009

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