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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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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

reflection of the piano makes this portait perfect...

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Whitney Houston

Whitney Houston

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7 years ago DotsCreated 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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John Belushi

John Belushi

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7 years ago DotsCreated 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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Steve Jobs

Steve Jobs

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7 years ago DotsCreated 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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John Lee Hooker

John Lee Hooker

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Patti Smith And Robert Mapplethorpe

Patti Smith And Robert Mapplethorpe

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Andy Warhol

Andy Warhol

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7 years ago DotsCreated 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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John Huston

John Huston

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Mick Jagger

Mick Jagger

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Michel M. Prins
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7 years ago DotsCreated 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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Steve Martin

Steve Martin

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Joni Mitchell

Joni Mitchell

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Dennis Hopper

Dennis Hopper

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Blondie

Blondie

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7 years ago DotsCreated 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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Rod Stewart

Rod Stewart

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Herbie Hancock

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Joe Sauer
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7 years ago DotsCreated 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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Ike & Tina Turner

Ike & Tina Turner

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7 years ago DotsCreated 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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The Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones

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Patti Smith

Patti Smith

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Joni Mitchell

Joni Mitchell

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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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7 years ago DotsCreated 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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Carly Simon

Carly Simon

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Marc Bolan And Gloria Jones

Marc Bolan And Gloria Jones

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John Lydon

John Lydon

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Ronnie Wood

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