Rick Diamond: 50 years behind the lens capturing iconic musicians and world leaders

Photographer Rick Diamond with boxer Sugar Ray Leonard. (Courtesy of Rick Diamond)

Over the past 50 years, Rick Diamond has photographed nearly every internationally recognized band and musician, from Lynyrd Skynyrd to Beyoncé to Dolly Parton and everyone in between. Diamond has been a fly on the wall of concerts far and wide. He has also photographed former presidents, both on the campaign trail and in their homes.

Diamond joined “City Lights” producer Summer Evans to discuss his extensive career.

He started his career in 10th grade, photographing the Allman Brothers after attending their concert in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.