Who: Multi Grammy nominated photographer and director, Ethan Russell, will be showcasing his famous photographs of John

Lennon, the Rolling Stones, Jim Morrison, the Who and many more as well as videos of kd lang, Paul Simon, Rickie Lee Jones,

Hank Williams Jr. and others in a special presentation at Virgin Megastore, Sunset.  The evening will highlight Russell's

30 year career as a photographer and film director.

    When:      Thursday, October 16, at 7 p.m.
   Where:     Virgin Megastore/Sunset
              8000 Sunset Blvd
              Los Angeles, CA 90046
   What:      Ethan Russell, the only photographer to have created album
              covers for the Beatles, The Rolling Stones and The Who, will be
              hosting a display of his work and a Q&A/meet and greet session
              with the press and his fans.  The famous photographer, who was
              also a pioneer in the music video business a decade before MTV
              was born, will feature his photographs and videos with his
              legendary clientele, Joni Mitchell, Linda Ronstadt, Jerry Lee
              Lewis, Jim Morrison, John Lennon, Emmylou Harris, members of
              The Who, The Rolling Stones and others.  Bill Wyman of the
              Rolling Stones said, "He has taken some of the greatest
              pictures in rock and roll ... maybe the greatest ever."
              Fans can get an up close and personal look at Ethan Russell's
              work as it will be on display at Virgin Megastore, Sunset from
              October 2-16.  As a special offer, Virgin customers who
              purchase one of a select group of 28 CDs and DVDs by some of
              the artists that Russell has worked with during his 30-year
              career including The Who, The Eagles, The Doors and Janis
              Joplin to name a few, will receive a free poster designed by
              Russell that includes some of his most famous images.
              For more information about An Evening with Ethan Russell log
              onto Virginmegamagazine.com or http://www.ethanrussell.com/
    RSVP/
    PR Hotline:
               To attend the event, press must RSVP by Thursday, October 16 at
               3 p.m. EST please contact:
               Krysty Walker
               SJ Communications
               818-881-3889
               Krysty@sjcommunications.com
               For more information on Ethan Russell or to set up an interview
               please contact:
               Ethan Russell
               ethan@ethanrussell.com