“There’s always some genesis of it all.”

Iconic music photographer Richard Beland is back for the conclusion of his conversation with Sara J, diving right into his latest and most ambitious project yet — Liss Gallery Presents: OUR IMMORTAL STARS Vol. 1, a six-week exhibition and photography book that captures decades of rock history.

Richard walks Sara through the journey from the very beginning — meeting with gallery owner Brian Liss, reflecting on his first exhibit with the gallery, and what it means to stand among the photographers he once admired. He also shares the year-long process behind the 250-page book, featuring 200+ photos of over 180 bands and 27 short stories he wrote about the artists who shaped his personal and professional life.

The two continue their conversation with stories from across Richard’s incredible career, including:

🎸 His recent presentation at The TTH Top Forty Celebration of The Hip for ALS and his creative collaborations with The Tragically Hip

🔥 Behind-the-scenes memories from Woodstock ’99

🎓 How teaching at Lambton College — and helping build its two-year photography program — gave him a new sense of balance and purpose. Now in his 13th year of teaching, Richard reflects on the ride so far, what keeps him grounded, and why storytelling through photography still matters as much as ever.

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Website: https://richardbeland.com

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Liss Gallery Presents: Richard Beland Our Immortal Stars Vol. 1: VIP Book Launch and Artist Reception: October 25th, 2025 - https://www.lissgallery.com

Listen to Richard on The Tragically Hip Top Forty Countdown (Song Number 4): https://kite.link/song4

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