Pierre Terrasson
Pierre Terrasson (born 14 February 1952) is a French photographer, best known for photographing the rock music scene during the 1980s with publications that have included acts like Lou Reed, Stranglers, The Cure, Depeche Mode, Nina Hagen, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Pierre Terrasson

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- Born
- 1952
- Nationality
- France
- Occupation
- photographer · photojournalist
- Education
- Beaux-Arts de Paris
- Languages
- French
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Pierre Terrasson (born 14 February 1952) is a French photographer, best known for photographing the rock music scene during the 1980s with publications that have included acts like Lou Reed, Stranglers, The Cure, Depeche Mode, Nina Hagen, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
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Pierre Terrasson studied at Beaux-Arts de Paris. The recorded working language is French.
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- 1.Terrasson, Pierre. BnF Catalogue général. catalogue.bnf.fr.
- 2.Lou Reed, Gainsbourg : Pierre Terrasson, photographe des rock stars. Culturebox.
- 3."Gainsbarre etc.": Pierre Terrasson expose ses photos à Bruxelles. RTBF Info. 2 March 2016.
- 4.Pierre Terrasson, un oeil sensible du rock des années 80 exposé à Vevey. rts.ch. 18 October 2016.
- 5.Vanessa Paradis par Pierre Terrasson - France Dimanche. www.francedimanche.fr.
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