Ricky Powell

From Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Ricky Powell (November 20, 1961 – February 1, 2021) was an American photographer. He was known for his works with the Beastie Boys. His pictures were seen in The New York Times, the New York Post, the Daily News, The Village Voice, TIME, Newsweek, VIBE, The Source and Rolling Stone.[1] He was born in New York City.

Powell died on February 1, 2021 from heart failure in New York City, aged 59.[2]

References[change | change source]

  1. "Beastie Boys". Rolling Stone. September 2011. Retrieved September 7, 2011.
  2. Iconic NYC hip-hop photographer Ricky Powell dead at 59