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Rockin’ the Tron: Hamilton in the 1980s

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Rockin’ the Tron: Hamilton in the 1980s
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Music photography not only crystalises a moment in the history of a band’s development, it captures a sense of time and place in relation to their fans. When done well, music photography captures an inherent message or emotion that can underpin a whole scene, while also connecting to people’s humanity. Dr Karen Ford spent the 1980s capturing the bands, fans and venues of Hamilton. She describes the scene as “on fire – it was exciting! As punters we were spoilt for choice – you could hear live...

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17 Feb 2021
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Kate Powell
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