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By association, Andy Warhol was close friends with the front man of the Rolling Stones. At the time, they were probably one of the hippest groups around.
Andy Warhol was interested in popular culture beyond art and music, and had a huge influence on cinema. Here he's photographed with Jane Forth.
Andy Warhol would accompany singer Debbie Harry (right) and Bianca Jagger, wife of Mick Jagger, to parties in the 1980s.
Unlike many of his peers in the art world, Warhol was a social person. He was constantly out socializing with A-listers at concerts, for instance.
His ability to mix with the stars was hugely influential on his career because he would go on to work with a lot of the film stars and musicians he met.
Here he's seen with two members of the Yardbirds: singer Keith Relf (left) and guitarist Jimmy Page (right). Jimmy Page went on to form Led Zeppelin, arguably one of the most influential rocks bands of all time.
Warhol's screen prints of Marilyn Monroe explored everything that pop art was, like themes of sensationalism, consumerism, fame, and death. Surprisingly, the two reportedly never met.
Here he's photographed with (left to right) actress Liz Smith, Yoko Ono, Sean Ono Lennon, artist Keith Haring, and French-American theater director Andre Gregory.
Andy Warhol is photographed here at an AIDS Research funding event with Jamaican model and singer Grace Jones and American artist Keith Haring (right).
Here is poet Gerard Malanga, Andy Warhol, and avant-garde musician John Cale at a champagne breakfast.
When you're chilling with one of the finest actresses (and singers) of the 21st century, people might start to look at you differently.
In the 1980s, Duran Duran were one of the hottest groups around. English musician, singer, and producer Nick Rhodes, best known as a founding member of the band and keyboardist, was also a fan of Andy Warhol.
Here Warhol is photographed with guitarist Chris Stein and singer Debbie Harry of Blondie.
Andy Warhol mixed with many of his era's biggest musicians. Boy George (left) was by all means prolific in being one the biggest cultural icons of the time.
Andy Warhol is photographed here sharing a table with 'Fever' singer Peggy Lee at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel.
Warhol even brushed shoulders with the most iconic boxer of all time, the smooth-talking, fast-fisted Muhammad Ali.
Sources: (Far Out Magazine)
Andy Warhol and Elton John are photographed also enjoying each others' company at a boozy gathering.
The Jackson 5 are photographed here with the iconic painter and photographer after one of their shows.
Dolly Parton and Andy Warhol are photographed here at an after-party following one of the singer's concerts in New York in 1977.
David Bowie is photographed here actually dressed as the artist. Bowie also had a song called 'Andy Warhol,' which appeared on 'Hunky Dory' in 1971.
Lou Reed and Andy Warhol are seen here chatting and laughing while comfortably tucked away in the corner of a party.
His connections and respect in the music world would lead him to design over 50 album and single covers. This is 'Love You Live,' a double live album by the Rolling Stones, released in 1977.
Andy Warhol did the cover art for the Rolling Stones' album 'Sticky Fingers.' Fun fact: it was never disclosed as to who wore the jeans in the photograph.
Andy Warhol's cover art of 1967's 'The Velvet Underground & Nico,' the debut album by American rock band The Velvet Underground, became one of the prolific album covers of all time.
It was never clear if Warhol liked the song or not due to his typically minimal reaction. David Bowie was an outright fan and admirer of the artist though.
Andy Warhol is photographed here celebrating the release of Interview magazine's Vol. X, No. 9 issue, released in September 1980. The magazine was founded in 1969 by Andy Warhol and British journalist John Wilcock. The particular issue being celebrated featured a cover designed by Andy Warhol. It was an image of the face of jewelry and fashion designer Paloma Picasso (pictured, and the daughter of Pablo Picasso). Warhol boldly signed his name on the front cover over her face!
Here Warhol is photographed with famed artists Jean Michel Basquiat and Fred Brathwaite, more popularly known as Fab 5 Freddy.
Andy Warhol was without a doubt one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, and both his work and persona are still part of the Zeitgeist. His massive achievements were seen across many different forms of art. His artistic endeavors didn't just incorporate fine art and photography, but also film and music. Warhol picked up a lot of famous friends on his forays into other mediums.
To learn about the prolific artist's life and how the world of popular culture loved him, click through this gallery.
Andy Warhol: a love affair with pop culture
The pop art pioneer was born on August 6, 1928
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Andy Warhol was without a doubt one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, and both his work and persona are still part of the Zeitgeist. His massive achievements were seen across many different forms of art. His artistic endeavors didn't just incorporate fine art and photography, but also film and music. Warhol picked up a lot of famous friends on his forays into other mediums.
To learn about the prolific artist's life and how the world of popular culture loved him, click through this gallery.