Guy Webster circa 1968

Photographs of 1960s rock stars from the collection of renowned celebrity photographer Guy Webster are on exhibition at the Museum of Ventura County from May 6 through June 19, 2011. Rock’N’ Roll! Guy Webster: Photographer and Collector concentrates on Webster’s innovative work in rock-and-roll photography, and features images of such legendary 1960s performers as The Mamas and the Papas, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, The Beach Boys and The Rolling Stones. A number of photographs in the exhibit have never before been on exhibition. Rock ‘N’ Roll also includes a selection of rare vintage Italian racing motorcycles from Ojai resident Webster’s collection.

Webster discusses his life and work in How I Shot the Sixties and Survived, Thursday, May 26 at 6:00 p.m. in the Museum of Ventura County’s Pavilion. A reception for the artist will immediately follow the event. Admission is $15 for the general public and $10 for museum members. Reservations are required (805-653-0323 x 315).

During Webster’s wide-ranging career, his magazine photographs have appeared worldwide, capturing personalities from Igor Stravinsky to Barbara Streisand, from The Doors to Bill Clinton. He continues to shoot today’s artists, writers, athletes, and musicians, as well as the fashion and entertainment industries.

The Museum of Ventura County is located at 100 East Main Street in downtown Ventura. Hours are 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Admission is $4 adults, $3 seniors, $1 children 6-17, members and children under 6 are free. For more museum information go to www.venturamuseum.org or call 805-653-0323.