Mark Baker's Xmas Dozen sees the 80s photographer revisit some of his most famous portraits. Today, the Pete Wylie
Mark Baker is talking to Tim London
Baker's Xmas Dozen #9:
PETE Wylie
Just Another Face
Basically, Pete was looking for another record deal and David Balfe was trying to set something up. He was very keen to display those rings, it kind of summed up what he was about - one of them is an Elvis ring. The first time I met him was when I was staying at the Columbia. When he turned up, he had so much charisma. He likes to talk. He’s a personable bloke, he wouldn’t talk for the sake of talking - he engages with people. The rest of the music industry at that time was more concerned with selling units. He came to the conclusion he’d just do his own thing. (According to the googles, he also wears a Che Guevara ring).
Essential Information
Baker's Xmas Dozen
#1. Afrika Bambaataa
#2. AR Kane
#3. Carter USM
#4. Crystal Method
#5. Josh Wink
#6. Kevin Mooney
#7. Maxi Jazz
#8. Pete Doherty
#9. Pete Wylie
#10.Renegade Soundwave
#11.Tim Simenon and Paul Conboy
#12.Willi Ninja