Harry Goodwin was a British photographer, known for his images of pop musicians and sports personalities.
10 Facts About Harry Goodwin
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Harry Goodwin was the resident photographer of the BBC Television programme Top of the Pops from its inception in 1964 until 1973.
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Harry Goodwin's pictures were used as backdrops for non-appearing artists and the chart rundown.
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Harry Goodwin continued until 1973, missing only six shows in that time, in the process photographing every single act that entered the Top 30 of the UK Singles Chart, except for Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley.
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Harry Goodwin first photographed the Beatles in 1963 at The Apollo in Manchester, and went on to have a close relationship with the band.
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Harry Goodwin gained accreditation with the British Boxing Board of Control photographing many champions including Muhammad Ali.
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Harry Goodwin was always reluctant to sell prints and only the later retrospective exhibits gave the public the opportunity to view his work.
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Several Harry Goodwin prints are in the collection of the National Portrait Gallery in London, as is a picture of him, with Muhammad Ali and John Conteh.
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In December 2009, Harry Goodwin was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Lord Mayor of Manchester.
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In 2013, Harry Goodwin became unwell and was admitted to Trafford General Hospital.