FROM THE GUY WHO
ROCKED THE 80'S
MARK WEISS
DESIGN, LAYOUT AND
WEB DEVELOPMENT
MICHAL PELLICONE
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ABOUT
ABOUT US
a collaboration between World Renowned Rock Photographer Mark 'WEISSGUY' Weiss (ROCKED Photographer & Editor-In-Cheif) and Custom Barres Founder & CEO, and A Former Professional Dancer, Michal Pellicone (ROCKED Creative Director, Magazine Designer & Web Developer.
DANNY SANCHEZ
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THE GUY
WHO ROCKED THE 80's
MARK WEISSGUY WEISS
THE GUY BEHIND THE MOST ICONIC ALBUM COVERS
"Slippery When Wet"
LET's
GET
ROCKED
"Stay Hungry"
"The Last Command"
TWISTED SISTER
BON JOVI
W.A.S.P
DANNY SANCHEZ
CINDERELLA
1984
1985
1986
1986
"Night Songs"
Anthrax
1987
"I'M THE MAN"
ROCKED PHOTOGRAPHER & EDITOR-IN-CHEIF
ROCKED CREATIVE DIRECTOR
DESIGNER & WEB DEVELOPER
MARK WEISSGUY WEISS
ROCKED PHOTOGRAPHER & EDITOR-IN-CHEIF
M
ark Weiss, known as “WEISSGUY,” is a world-renowned photographer whose lens has traveled the globe, capturing music icons like Van Halen, Ozzy Osbourne, Aerosmith, Mötley Crüe, Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Bon Jovi, and KISS with an all-access pass. Weiss’s iconic visuals encapsulate the artists onstage, backstage, and in revealing behind-the-scenes moments. His portfolio includes chronicles of historic events such as the US Festival, Hear ‘n Aid, Live Aid, the Moscow Music Peace Festival, and the PMRC hearings in Washington, DC. His photography has been published in countless magazines worldwide, and his album covers like Bon Jovi’s Slippery When Wet and Twisted Sister’s Stay Hungry stand as defining images of the era. Through his distinctive photography, Weiss played a pivotal role in shaping the visual narrative of rock and metal during the vibrant 1980s and beyond.
MICHAL PELLICONE
ROCKED CREATIVE DIRECTOR / DESIGNER & WEB DEVELOPER
M
ichal Pellicone, Founder and CEO of Custom Barres, brings her dynamic vision to ROCKED magazine as its Creative Director, Designer, Co-Publisher and Web Developer. An alumna of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, she graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts with High Honors. Michal’s multifaceted career spans over three decades in professional dance, performing arts, and visual arts. Her entrepreneurial spirit is evident in launching MP Media, a graphic design and web development firm in 1997, followed by the founding of Custom Barres—a world-leading designer and manufacturer of custom ballet barres—in 2010. Michal’s artistry in classical ballet and her seasoned experience in graphic design, web development, and digital marketing have carved out a niche for Custom Barres as a luxury brand. This has garnered the patronage of industry leaders like NIKE, Disney, EQUINOX, and Facebook. Her web development skills have also earned significant acclaim, including top Google rankings and recognition as one of BigCommerce’s top e-commerce stores. At ROCKED, Michal leverages her expertise and skills to fortify her innovative leadership. Her role at ROCKED encompasses the fusion of art, technology, and publishing, ensuring the magazine’s offerings reflect the vibrancy and innovation of her professional journey. Renowned for her dedication and versatile talents, Michal is the driving force behind ROCKED’s creative vision. Her commitment to excellence ensures that Rocked not only delivers content that resonates with the vibrancy and ethos of her illustrious career but also distinctly brings to life Mark Weiss’ visionary perspective.
