Nursing Home Residents Recreate Classic Album Covers While in Lockdown – LOOK

[Michie]

These grandmas deserve a Grammy for their photo remakes of classic rock albums.

After so many months in lock-down with no family visiting their senior care home in north London, their activities co-ordinator came up with a gem of an idea.

Robert Speker, charged with keeping them entertained during the COVID crisis, decided to use his photography skills to recreate album covers.

“As this situation is on-going it could be months before the situation changes for them and the need to keep them happy, entertained, and full of spirit has never been more crucial,” said the activities director at Sydmar Lodge Care in Edgware. “It’s been my job and privilege.”

The photo shoots nailed iconic covers like Adele’s 21, The Clash’s London Calling, and David Bowie’s Aladdin Sane—which featured Roma Cohen recreating David Bowie’s iconic ‘Ziggy Stardust’ character.

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Nursing Home Residents Recreate Classic Album Covers While in Lockdown - LOOK

 

[Michie]

Really creative idea!

 

[thecolorsblend]

Let's hope they don't try recreating Pink Floyd's 'Wish You Were Here' album cover.