You may know Norman Seeff from his amazing portrait photos of famous celebrities like Tina Turner or The Rolling Stones. The Los Angeles-based photographer is a true legend and is known for capturing celebrities at the peak of their career.

The 1970s and 1980s are when his most famous photos were taken, so here are 15+ iconic black and white pics of celebrities captured by Seeff during those years! Keep on scrolling to take a look and don't forget to vote for your favorites.

More info: normanseeff.com (h/t: vintageeveryday)

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Ray Charles

Ray Charles

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Emre
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8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

reflection of the piano makes this portait perfect...

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    John Travolta

    John Travolta

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    Steve Martin

    Steve Martin

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    JillVille Child Care
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought his hair was always white? Has he died it here? lol Love him!

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    #4

    Cher

    Cher

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    Kalo Sk
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She never needed plastic surgeries T_T

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    #5

    Jodie Foster

    Jodie Foster

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    AcousticGString
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She's always been a beauty, even with mom jeans! :)

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    #6

    Michael Jackson & Diana

    Michael Jackson & Diana

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    Whitney Houston

    Whitney Houston

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    World Traveler
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Whitney always looked great. What a shame and a wasted life full of talent and natural gifts. But, as they say, we are the architects of our own destiny. Sleep Well Whitney.

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    Rollings Stones

    Rollings Stones

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    Tina Turner

    Tina Turner

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    Steve Jobs

    Steve Jobs

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    John Belushi

    John Belushi

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    CheddarCheese
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wish he would have been around longer. He would have only gotten better.

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    #12

    Cher And Gregg Allman

    Cher And Gregg Allman

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    Kiss

    Kiss

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    Steve Jobs

    Steve Jobs

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    Kalo Sk
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Damn I still confuse the real Steve Jobs with Ashton Kutcher

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    #17

    Sylvester Stallone

    Sylvester Stallone

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    John Lee Hooker

    John Lee Hooker

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    Cassie
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A great man who produced great music, for sure!

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    #19

    Patti Smith And Robert Mapplethorpe

    Patti Smith And Robert Mapplethorpe

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    #20

    Martin Scorsese

    Martin Scorsese

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    #21

    Diane Keaton

    Diane Keaton

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    Andy Warhol

    Andy Warhol

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    Intensive Panda
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    after I read about his "creative drawing", he will be always remembered as a man who drew a penis on a plate, which was later sent to moon

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    #23

    Steve Jobs

    Steve Jobs

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    Amanda Panda
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I see Ashton Kutcher everytime I look at these now

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    #25

    John Huston

    John Huston

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    CheddarCheese
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is a face that has seen things and been places!

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    #26

    Mick Jagger

    Mick Jagger

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    Michel M. Prins
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It feels strange to see him sit still so calmly. Nontheless, it's great!

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    #27

    Van Halen

    Van Halen

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    Steve Martin

    Steve Martin

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    #29

    Joni Mitchell

    Joni Mitchell

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    T
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Awesome, that's the album cover to Hejira

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    #30

    Dennis Hopper

    Dennis Hopper

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    Blondie

    Blondie

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    AsHaysha Salam
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At first I thought he was holding a selfie stick, these past couple years have ruined me !

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    #33

    John Travolta

    John Travolta

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    Fleetwood Mac

    Fleetwood Mac

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    Bob Marley

    Bob Marley

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    Rod Stewart

    Rod Stewart

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    Jenny Bell
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Before the hot-pink leopard print nylon leggings attacked!

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    #37

    Herbie Hancock

    Herbie Hancock

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    Joe Sauer
    Community Member
    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I cannot hear the name Herbie Hancock and not think of Tommy Boy, lol

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    #38

    Ike & Tina Turner

    Ike & Tina Turner

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    Samantha
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Screw you Ike, look at that beautiful woman that you emotionally and physically tore to shreds.

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    #39

    The Rolling Stones

    The Rolling Stones

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    Patti Smith

    Patti Smith

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    #41

    Joni Mitchell

    Joni Mitchell

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    #42

    Frank Zappa

    Frank Zappa

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    #43

    Carly Simon

    Carly Simon

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    Merle Haggard

    Merle Haggard

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    Kathy Silva And Sly Stone

    Kathy Silva And Sly Stone

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    frederic eeckman
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Few things are just better when they are kept in the intimacy, you know :D

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    Rickie Lee Jones

    Rickie Lee Jones

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    #47

    Carly Simon

    Carly Simon

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    #48

    Marc Bolan And Gloria Jones

    Marc Bolan And Gloria Jones

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    Daria B
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    8 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't wanna laugh at other people's names, but if you come from near about Croatia, Bosnia, or Serbia, you know Bolan is not the best way for people to call you...

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    John Lydon

    John Lydon

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    Ronnie Wood

    Ronnie Wood

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