15 Photos of Musicians Being Normal People
Musicians are often seen as unattainable figures, immersed in fame and on stages we could never experience in our daily lives. But when these artists are away from music and the stage, they are flesh-and-blood people who follow routines similar to any of us in our daily lives.
You might see photos of Sting enjoying a glass of wine outdoors, Iggy Pop reading a book in an armchair, Lenny Kravitz cooking at home, or Bono strolling down the street with one of his children.
Seeing images of a music star eating at a food stall, preparing lunch themselves, or going shopping creates a sense of closeness and empathy with fans by sharing moments of their daily lives away from luxury and fame.
Nick Cave & Jonny Greenwood
The moment Nick Cave and Jonny Greenwood meet in Soho, September 2014.
Sting
Sting holding a glass of red wine in a garden.
Steven Tyler
Singer Steven Tyler standing next to his red motorcycle.
Keith Richards
Keith Richards smoking a cigarette outdoors.
Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney lighting a cigarette.
Mika & Katy Perry
Mika giving Katy Perry a ride on his back.
Luciano Pavarotti
Luciano Pavarotti preparing a sauce.
Liam Gallagher
Liam Gallagher with his bag before getting into his car.
Lenny Kravitz
Lenny Kravitz cooking in a kitchen.
John Lenon & Yoko Ono
John and Yoko stopping to eat a dirty water dog.
Iggy Pop
Iggy Pop reading a book about David Bowie on a couch.
Freddie Mercury
Singer Freddie Mercury reading and having a drink on a train.
Elton John
Elton John and his husband, David Furnish, with their two sons.
Bono
Bono has trouble keeping his daughter Eve entertained.
Amy Winehouse
Amy Winehouse marks her first wedding anniversary with a fish and chip supper.