THE ARCHIVE

Michael Johansson photographed rock bands over three decades, beginning in 1981.
This website is a catalogue of his work, featuring over 1 600 artists.
It is far from being exhaustive. We update it regularly.
Browse artists alphabetically or use the search box below.
Most photographs are available as limited edition fine art prints

EUROPE

Europe took the USA by storm in 1987.

GUNS N' ROSES

Michael Johansson first met Guns N' Roses in the late summer of 1987.

MOTÖRHEAD

Lemmy photographed in Stockholm, December 2004.

LITA FORD

Lita Ford on stage in Gothenburg, 1983.

YNGWIE MALMSTEEN

Yngwie Malmsteen in his Miami pool, 1993.