Who Am I?
My Name is Cliff Malloy and I’ve been involved in the music industry and research for nearly 50 years.
In the early 90’s after working in record stores (Remember those?) I purchased myself a camera and started to shoot events as well as models. In the early 2000’s while working for the Grammy Foundation, I met Michael Randolph who’s father was none other than William “PoPsie” Randolph. Together we published 3 books and built the website PoPsiephotos.com during the course of 25 years.
In 2023, I started to purchase the works of other music based photographers who like “PoPsie” loved music and took many images in the cramped small clubs all around America. I also purchased the rights and negatives to the Official Photos Company who during WWII and immediately afterwards worked with many of the motion picture companies and had the celebrities autograph the images before they were reproduced.
And lastly, I’ve been purchasing estates with many non-musical images and have discovered some real treasures!
2nd Lt. J. F. Leopold (shirtless top center)
1902 - 1973
Official Photos Company
A company whose insider status with the Hollywood elite produced one of a kind images. He and another officer reached out the major Hollywood studios as well as local photographers to provide one of a kind prints for our boys in service. The unique twist was to have the celebrities themselves sign the negatives so that each one was different than the mass produced images that existed at the time. I had the good fortune to be at the right place at the right time to purchase the negatives and to preserve the unique legacy that they created.
Nick Puopolo
1932 - 2021
Nick Puopolo was a jazz photographer who captivated audiences with his stunning visuals from 1972 to 2010 in the vibrant Boston area. With an unparalleled passion for both jazz music and the art of photography, he expertly captured the essence and energy of live performances, immortalizing the magic of each moment. His keen eye for detail allowed him to convey the raw emotions and improvisational spirit that define the jazz genre. Puopolo's photographs not only celebrated the musicians on stage, but they also provided viewers with an intimate glimpse into the unique atmosphere and camaraderie of the Boston jazz scene. Throughout his prolific career, Puopolo earned a reputation for his ability to freeze time, enabling jazz enthusiasts to relive the sights and sounds of unforgettable performances for years to come.
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… And then there’s the unknown men and women who took the time and financial investment into photographing things that may have been missed by the professional photographers. They are the unsung heroes who were there to see the world from a personal level and who made the moment. I rescue these treasures whenever possible and make them available to collectors and commercial people alike!