Sample of photos by leading Manchester-based rock photographer Karen McBride: Top left: Bill Wyman at the Lowry 27 Jan 2002, during rehearsal, with The Rhythm Kings, Georgie Fame is in the background; Top right: Ben from The Moon, a band from Sheffield, performing at Epona Club Oldham live 25 July 2002; Lower left: Barfly's Lead guitarist taken at Night and Day on the stairs 12 Aug 2002; Lower right: Pete of The Flow, as featured on the poster advertising Karen McBride's 2003 exhibition

Karen McBride is both fastidious and highly creative and intuitive. Her photos have a rare quality and don't pander to passing fashion.

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