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'''Mark Weiss''' is an American [[rock music]] photographer.<ref>Rolling Stones Book 50x20 https://www.amazon.com/Rolling-Stones-50-x-20/dp/1608871320</ref> His most widely recognized photographs capture the look and aesthetic of music and celebrity personalities of the 1980s. His work with renowned publications such as ''[[Circus (magazine)|Circus]]'' magazine and ''FACES'' helped establish Mark "Weissguy" Weiss as a name known for rock photography. He has photographed everyonea wide range of acts fromincluding the Rolling Stones, Kiss, Madonna, to theand Wu Tang Clan<ref>Archives http://www.weissguygallery.com/archive/</ref>

Weiss quickly developed relationships with musicians and their managers, and became immersed in the burgeoning rock scene. He played an active role in creating the visual imagery of [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]] and [[glam rock]], as these styles of music began to gain radio airplay, eventually topping the charts and packing stadiums worldwide. Major acts and record labels contracted Weiss for photography and art direction, and many albums to which he contributed went on to multi-platinum sales. Weiss became tour photographer for numerous artists of the era, including [[Ozzy Osbourne]], [[Mötley Crüe]], [[Poison (American band)|Poison]], [[Metallica]], [[Twisted Sister]] and countless others. His material is also syndicated internationally in books, magazines, and licensed merchandising.

Mark Weiss has been credited with introducing [[Sebastian Bach]] to the band [[Skid Row (American band)|Skid Row]]. Bach's memorable performance at Weiss' wedding caught the notice of guitarist Dave Sabo, who consequently sent Bach a video of his band Skid Row performing, and arranged an audition. The band went on to make two multi-platinum selling albums with Bach as lead vocalist.