ESPN Magazine's Music Issue has a fabulous photo editorial that I simply had to share with you (along with some 'behind the scenes' shots). Photographed by Mattias Clamer, 14 athletes, all with a good sense of humor, let themselves be transformed to emulate musicians and recreate iconic album covers from the past few decades.
Below are the shots for ESPN, the original album covers, side by side comparisons and images from the set.
NFL Players Trent Richardson, Marshawn Lynch and LaMarr Woodley as Run-D.M.C. (Album: Ultimate Run DMC, 2003):
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NFL Players Trent Richardson, Marshawn Lynch and LaMarr Woodley as Run-D.M.C.(Album: Run DMC's Greatest Hits, 2002):
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Olympic Gold Medal Sprinter Allyson Felix as Beyonce (Album: Dangerously In Love, 2003)
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Olympic God Medal Swimmer Ryan Lochte as the baby on Nirvana's Nevermind Baby (Album: Nevermind, 1991):
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Josh Freeman as Michael Jackson (Album:Thriller, 1982):
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Josh Freeman as Michael Jackson (Off The Wall, 1979):
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NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson (and wife Chanra) as Bob Dylan (Album: The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan, 1963)
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Motocross Racer James Stewart as Rick James (Album: Street Songs, 1981)
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U.S. Women's National Soccer Team Forward Alex Morgan as Katy Perry (Album: One Of The Boys, 2008)
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MLB Players J. Upton, E. Longoria, B. Phillips, G. Stanton and S. Victorino as Devo (Album: Freedom Of Choice, 1980)
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The Cover of the ESPN Magazine February Music Issue:
Another cute feature is that the athletes have each compiled playlists you can find here.
