Welcome to the website of Roger Goodgroves UK Music Photographer and Journalist.
A great time was had by all when the Queen Fan Club got together for a tribute to Freddie Mercury on the 20th Anniversary of his death. With all proceeds going to the Phoenix Trust, Spike Edney's SAS Band were joined by a host of great vocalists (Tony Vincent, Chris Thompson, Patti Russo and Madeline Bell). The surprise guest was Brian May who joined Kerry Ellis for a number of tracks.
Roger was invited to be the photographer for a couple of secret gigs recently. The events were held at Robbie Williams' long-term mentor and songwriter, Guy Chambers' club in East London. The first featured X-Factor winner Matt Cardle . The second brought Paloma Faith into Guy's intimate club setting for a brilliant performance. News just in; Roger just completed the Christmas Special featuring Spandau Ballet's Gary Kemp (see photos).
Talking of the X-Factor, Roger was there to capture Kitty Brucknell's first gig following her exit from the programme. See the pictures used by The Daily Mail. Roger didn't agree with the way her performance was portrayed by the paper and can see her being a continuing success.
On a much larger scale, take a look at the shots of Rihanna from the O2.
Roger's interview with Jean-Jacques Burnel of The Stranglers reveals some background on the tour and documents the early days of the group and we learn how safe rock is compared to the 70s! Oxford gig photos and review too.
Hear Roger's interview the award winning Scotish singer songwriter Sandi Thom. Roger asked her about the tour and the deluxe release of Merchants and Thieves. Roger also did a review and photographs from Sandi's gig at The Oxford Academy.
Recent reviews from Black Country Communion, Bootsy Collins (below) and Elton John.
Check out Roger's interview with Chris Difford of Squeeze where he admits that Pete Townshend of The Who made him cry. In a seperate interview Roger also discussed Glenn Tilbrook's solo tour with him.
Examples of some published work can be found on GetToTheFront. Roger's photographs have also featured in most of the major daily papers as well as countless magazines.
See the gallery link for examples of Roger Goodgroves' live photographs.
Some other reviews by Roger can be found in the links at the foot of this page.
Roger has recently introduced a section of music reviews he has written.
Roger caught some candid shots during the press launch of Queen's Exhibition.
If you need quality gig, concert or live pictures from a London based UK music photographer then use the contact link above to email Roger. Alternatively if you need Roger to do a review of a gig concert or appearance then probably best to call to discuss. Roger works mostly in and around London and the South East but for the right act is happy to travel further afield and has done photography internationally including the USA.
Here's a rare picture of Roger on the other end of the camera. He's the photographer, not Bruce Foxton!
