An art gallery with black and white photographs displayed in black frames on a white wall, two wooden chairs with British flag cushion covers, and a vintage reel-to-reel tape recorder on a small table in front of a concrete pillar.

WELCOME TO MODERN ROCKS GALLERY

Modern Rocks Gallery is Austin’s independent rock n’ roll Photography Gallery since 2014. Dedicated to rare, iconic rock n’ roll photography and curated shows from the world’s most recognized photographers and artists, Owner Steven Walker (former member of Modern English) has evolved Modern Rocks Gallery into a trusted establishment that attracts private collectors, interior designers, art consultants, and high-profile projects from all over the world.

Logo celebrating the first 100 years of Miles, featuring stylized text and a silhouette of a person playing a trumpet.
A man in dress shoes, slacks, and a button-up shirt standing on a stage with one hand in his pocket and looking down, holding a cigarette in his other hand. The room has stage curtains, hanging lights, and a ladder in the background.
Musician playing saxophone on stage with microphones nearby, in black and white.
A man holding and arranging wire sculptures, with a mural in the background.

MILES DAVIS: Scenes from a life

As we celebrate 100 years of Miles Davis, Modern Rocks Gallery is proud to present Miles Davis "Scenes from a Life". A stunning collection showcasing Miles Davis on stage, in the recording studio, at home creating art and at the gym, with prints from celebrated photographers Don Hunstein and Glen Craig.

Josh Homme of Queens Of the Stone Age by Dustin Rabin
from $800.00

Signed limited edition print of the Josh Homme of Queens Of the Stone Age by Dustin Rabin

Air Canada Centre in Toronto – September 10, 2013.

Dustin recalls: I've known Josh for a while now, and he's always been gracious with me. When I was out with Them Crooked Vultures, he made a point of telling me how happy he was that I was there to document that tour, because it's something he'll to want to remember forever. Because of that, I feel comfortable grabbing unique moments like this one during sound check, where Josh stepped out onto the arena floor to have a listen. Not long after this photo was taken, that room was packed with close to 20,000 fans.

  • Framing is available for prints in this collection . Click HERE for more information on how to add framing to your print order

New Photographer: Dustin Rabin

Welcome to Modern Rocks! We are pleased to welcome photographer Dustin Rabin to Modern Rocks Gallery. Rabin’s dramatic fine art lens is applied to huge bands like Anthrax, Metallica, Alice in Chains, and more, offering a uniquely intimate perspective of the artists behind infamous rock and metal.

Anthrax by Dustin Rabin
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Signed limited edition print of Anthrax guitarist, Scott Ian by Dustin Rabin

40th Anniversary Tour at History in Toronto – August 23, 2022

Dustin recalls: I hadn’t seen Anthrax in a long time and they’re one of my favorite bands. I took off my mask for like a song and a half to sing along, and I got Covid... No complaints

Taylor Hawkins of the Foo Fighters by Dustin Rabin
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Signed limited edition print of the Taylor Hawkins of the Foo Fighters by Dustin Rabin

V Fest in Toronto – September 6, 2008.

Dustin recalls: While Dave was doing some solo acoustic songs, Taylor sat on the floor behind his drum kit, waiting to get back out there. He was used to me be around with my camera, and didn’t even notice me taking this one. I’ve always loved this photo. Even more so, now.

  • Framing is available for prints in this collection . Click HERE for more information on how to add framing to your print order

Tickets Please by Blaise Hayward

Blaise Hayward’s Tickets Please is a combination of fine art and music history documentation. His ongoing series focuses on the analog art form of concert tickets, an art form that is threatened by the growing popularity of e-tickets and QR codes. These photos document the tickets and their usage: authentic rips, folds, and imperfections emblematic of a real world experience.

TICKETS PLEASE BY BLAISE HAYWARD - Oasis
from $700.00

Oasis, Sheffield Arena, Sheffield, UK 1997

Signed limited edition photographic print by Blaise Hayward from his series “Tickets Please”

These editioned digital pigment prints are printed on Canson rag photographique paper and are accompanied by a signed Certificate of Authenticity.

TICKETS PLEASE BY BLAISE HAYWARD - The Beatles
from $700.00

The Beatles, Candlestick Park, San Francisco, CA 1966

Signed limited edition photographic print by Blaise Hayward from his series “Tickets Please”

These editioned digital pigment prints are printed on Canson rag photographique paper and are accompanied by a signed Certificate of Authenticity.

TICKETS PLEASE BY BLAISE HAYWARD - U2, Wembley Stadium 1993
from $700.00

U2, Wembley Stadium, London, UK 1993

Signed limited edition photographic print by Blaise Hayward from his series “Tickets Please”

These editioned digital pigment prints are printed on Canson rag photographique paper and are accompanied by a signed Certificate of Authenticity.

the pbs austin city limits poster archive

For the past twenty years, Austin PBS has commissioned a unique, screen-printed poster from the world’s most accomplished graphic artists to commemorate each musical guest’s Austin City Limits taping. Modern Rocks Gallery have been given exclusive access to the archive of original posters. In some cases there are only a few of these highly sought after works of art left. Proceeds from sales benefits Austin PBS directly.

Poster featuring a stylized green cicada with the words 'Too Bright' at the top, event date October 12, 2023, and location Austin, Texas. The design incorporates detailed wings, antennas, and futuristic elements, promoting a music event with other details at the bottom.
Poster of Jack White's concert with illustrations of hands in handcuffs, a skull, and event details including date, October 14, 2012, and location at Austin City Limits.
A poster for the play 'Iggy Pop' features a background with a sky of clouds and flames, and silhouettes of trees, power lines, and birds, with text details about the show.
Promotional poster for ARCTIC MONKEYS concert on October 13, 2018, at the Austin City Limits season 44 at The Moody Theater in Austin, Texas. The poster features stylized artwork of a spaceship with the band's name integrated into the design, with abstract space and desert landscape elements in blue and orange colors.
People inside the Austin Modern Rocks Gallery, viewed through a glass door. Two men are engaged in conversation, one holding a menu or brochure. The gallery has framed photographs on the wall and a neon sign that says 'OPEN'.

Our Story

In its unique space, you’ll find signed limited edition prints from award-winning photographers such as Terry O'Neill, Norman Seeff, Masayoshi Sukita, Kevin Cummins, Brian Duffy, Alec Byrne, and Jill Furmanovsky. Modern Rocks Gallery goes beyond just art — it’s a hub for gathering and conversation around the rock and roll nostalgia that stays true to the fabric of Austin. From Bowie tributes to creative exhibitions, the gallery continues to magnetize the community around its timeless collection.

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AUSTIN CITY LIMITS HERITAGE COLLECTION BY SCOTT NEWTON

To commemorate Austin City Limits 50 Years of Music, Modern Rocks Gallery Owner, Steven Walker, has curated a collection of 50 iconic prints from Scott’s extensive ACL archive, available for the first time, brought to you exclusively by Modern Rocks Gallery in conjunction with Austin PBS, KLRU-TV.

Ray Charles by Scott Newton
from $700.00

Signed limited edition print of Ray Charles with Lee Greenwood by Scott Newton from Season 9, Episode 1, 1984.

© 1983 Austin PBS

Prints from this collection are hand-signed and numbered by Scott Newton, in a true limited edition, with only 200 prints total being produced of each image, across all sizes. The prints will feature an embossed ACL stamp, and will be supplied with a certificate of authenticity, hand-signed by Steven Walker, founder owner of Modern Rocks Gallery.

Tribute to Townes Van Zandt ACL Special by Scott Newton
from $700.00

Signed limited edition print by Scott Newton of the performers during the ACL special, “A Tribute To Townes Van Zandt” which aired in 1997, featuring (from left to right). Cowboy Jack Clement (Towne’s producer), Lyle Lovett, Rodney Cowell, Emmylou Harris, Willie Nelson, Guy Clark, John T Van Zandt (Townes son), Nancy Griffith, Steve Earle and Peter Rowan.

© 1997 Austin PBS

Prints from this collection are hand-signed and numbered by Scott Newton, in a true limited edition, with only 200 prints total being produced of each image, across all sizes. The prints will feature an embossed ACL stamp, and will be supplied with a certificate of authenticity, hand-signed by Steven Walker, founder owner of Modern Rocks Gallery.

Dolly Parton by Scott Newton
from $700.00

Signed limited edition print of Dolly Parton taken during her Austin City Limits taping from Season 26, Episode 18 in 2001 by Scott Newton.

© 2001 Austin PBS

Prints from this collection are hand-signed and numbered by Scott Newton, in a true limited edition, with only 200 prints total being produced of each image, across all sizes. The prints will feature an embossed ACL stamp, and will be supplied with a certificate of authenticity, hand-signed by Steven Walker, founder owner of Modern Rocks Gallery.

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