50 most beautiful NME photos of the decade

We're looking back at some of our favourite rock n'roll portraits of the past 10 years. This was taken as part of a White Stripes cover shoot around the release of 'Elephant', February 2003. Picture Director Marian Paterson recalls: "Straight after this creepy shot, all the equipment exploded and we freaked out!" Photo: Dean Chalkley

• Photo: Dean Chalkley/NME
• Added: Dec 15, 2009

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