Justin Beckner

Justin Beckner

Feature Writer

Justin has been a music journalist and photographer for over 20 years, having written for many music-centric publications. He attended college at the University of Minnesota. He is a guitar builder and lover of all things music-related. He does play guitar, bass, and piano in whatever little free time he can find.

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Articles by Justin Beckner

Image still from the official "Baby Shark" YouTube video, depicting an animated pink fox riding on a yellow shark.

My Chemical Romance photographed in 2006, wearing their recognizable clothing in promotion of "Welcome to the Black Parade" album.

Lady Gaga photographed in 2025.

Frank Sinatra photographed against blue backdrop.

The Rolling Stones photographed in 1967.

Billie Joe Armstrong playing acoustic guitar in front of two microphones, an electric guitar and bass leaning on the sofa in the background.

Kurt Cobain performing at MTV Unplugged.

Neil Diamond performing live.

The Friends cast photographed with The Rembrandts.

Black and white photo of Dolly Parton singing into a microphone, wearing a beaded top and voluminous curled hair.

David Bowie performing live in 1973 in Los Angeles, California.

Frédéric Chopin photographed in 1849.

Jerry Lee Lewis photographed leaning on a piano.

Italian civilians march through a city street celebrating Liberation Day, carrying flags and an accordion.

Radiohead photographed in 1997.

Image still from "The Wizard of Oz" film, Judy Garland as Dorothy Gale and dog Terry as Toto.

Band Mamas & The Papas photographed in the early 1970s, standing in front of a body of water, black and white.

Screenshot of Survivor's "Eye of the Tiger" video. Vocalist Dave Bickler in the front.

Members of the Moody Blues.

Michael Jackson, photo from the late 1980s, montaged on orange backdrop.

A photograph of Julius Fučík with an American flag background.

Randy Newman and Taylor Swift performing at the Toy Story 5 premiere in Hollywood, screenshot of Associated Press video.

Image collage of David Draiman and Paul Simon.

Clairo, Lady Gaga, Anastacia, and Ariana Grande in a four-panel collage.