THE GLORY DAYS

If you think about London in the 60s and 70s there is almost no way that rock couldn't come to mind as it was a part of the core anatomy of 'Swinging London'. In turn, it would be impossible to think of British rock and not think of Top of the Pops. Top of the Pops is to date one of the longest running British television series in history, running from the early 60s until 2006. During its impressive run, it acted as benchmark by which success was measured an British and overseas acts alike yearned to earn a spot on its stage. From 1964 to 1973 Harry Goodwin was the show's official photographer and thus gained the exclusive shots that would go on to become some of the most iconic in rock history. The Victoria and Albert Museum is displaying Goodwin's photography in the exhibition, "My Generation: The Glory Days of British Rock". The exhibition is on now through October 24 and is also available in a book by the same name. Below are a taste of the photos but beware, they barely tip the iceberg, for the real deal be sure to go and visit the V&A.