The Backstage Pass

Baron Wolman joins the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

We’re excited to share that Baron’s Archive is now with the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.  He would have been so pleased!  It’s a real fitting tribute to the legacy of Baron and his work. Download Press Release:  Baron Wolman Collection 2020.01.14

Baron Wolman 25 June 1937 – 2 November 2020

It is with a sad heart that we announce the passing of Baron Wolman on November 2, 2020.  Baron died peacefully at the age of 83, after a battle with ALS. “Mixing business with pleasure since 1965” – This was the longtime motto of Baron Wolman, who was born in Columbus, Ohio.  Baron studied philosophy at Northwestern University in Chicago, … read more

“Deal of the Century!”

Well, as I near the beginning of my 84th year on this marvelous but too often disrespected planet, I have been thinking about my future.  More specifically a home for my photographic Archive. The Archive is extensive, as you might imagine, reflecting my interest in the various chapters of the culture during which I was privileged to live, from the … read more

“Deal of the Month!”

This is more than just a book, it’s a piece of Rock and Roll history! Last year, as a Kickstarter project, Dagon James and I produced a 98-page book celebrating Jimi Hendrix called “Jimi Hendrix, 1968-1970.” The book is beautifully produced with silver stamping and lots of silver ink, and outstanding photo reproduction.  No cost was spared to create a … read more

“Deal of the Week #5”

Remembering Woodstock.  I mean, how could we ever forget anyhow!  Today’s Deal of the Week is the small, long out-of-print Waverly Edition book produced in 2014 by my friend Dagon James, “Celebrating Woodstock.”  It measures 6.5 x 9.5 inches and has 56 pages plus front and back covers.  Lots of iconic Woodstock pictures and a short text by me. I’ve got a very few … read more

“Deal of the Week #4”

OK, friends and followers, here comes the official “Woodstock 50th Anniversary Weekend.”  In honor of and to commemorate those three days of Peace, Love & Music 50 years ago, we created this 11×14 inch limited edition print you see here, each numbered and signed by me.  Only 100 prints total, many of which are already gone.  The cost is $50 and includes free … read more

“Deal of the Week #3”

In my warehouse I recently found a few copies of my first-ever book of music photos, “Classic Rock & Other Rollers.”  Published in 1992 when I was still living in California, this is the hardbound limited edition, 144 pages, approximately 10×10 inches, and comes in the purple slipcase shown behind the book (think “Purple Haze).  Jann (Wenner) wrote the Preface, I wrote … read more

“Deal of the Week #2”

  First come, first serve.  One only signed 8×10 of Jerry Garcia, the 1969 photo taken in my studio I named “Jerry Waving,” the first time he publicly and opening displayed his partly missing finger.  $100 with free shipping to US addresses. Email me if you’re interested: bwolman@fotobaron.com    

“Deal of the Week #1”

The Gold Standard – Pete Townshend “Face the Face” by Pete Townshend was the third track on Pete’s fourth solo album, a concept album called “White City: A Novel.”  The song was released as this single here.  From the first run of my project, “The Gold Standard,” is this week’s “Deal of the Week.”  The one-of-a-kind framed piece is 22×20 inches, ready to … read more

We’re back!

After a many-month absence on “The Backstage Pass,” I want to thank my assistant Dianne for “finding” this long-lost 1969 photo of Miles Davis and his classic and beloved 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4.   Signed and numbered 16×20 prints of this image are now available for purchase.  Contact me via email at bwolman@fotobaron.com if you are interested in adding Miles to your collection.