February 10, 2026 Image Brian Garrity Brian Garrity, a renowned rock and roll photographer who studied at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design from 1982 to 1985, was celebrated in a memorial on February 1, 2026 at the Hook & Ladder, following his passing in December of 2025. He and his work were beloved by the Minneapolis music scene, who gathered to remember his life and legacy.His black and white photos captured the energy of live music sets, as well as the personality of any musical artist who stood for his portraits. In an interview with the Star Tribune, Lori Barbero, drummer of Babes in Toyland and friend of Garrity recalled “he was always everywhere, and always with a camera.”Learn moreMinnesota music scene remembers ’90s-era rock photographer(startribune.com—January 30, 2026)