About Edward Colver
Born 1949. Edward Colver is an American photographer.
Overview
Colver not only created a visual document of the birth of the hardcore punk in suburban Southern California from late 1978 to mid-1984, but also he greatly helped in defining the photography style and graphic identity of the American hardcore punk movement. Edward's father, Charles Colver, was a forest ranger for 43 years. Upon his retirement, Charles was presented with the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Award by President George H. W. Bush at the White House. The tallest peak southwest of Mount San Antonio aka Mount Baldy, was named Colver Peak after Charles.
1981
"Louie Louie" (single)
Black Flag
front and back cover photos
1981
Damaged
Black Flag
front cover photo
1981
Danger Zone (EP)
China White
front cover photo
1981
Let Them Eat Jellybeans!
various artists
back cover photo
1981
Reagan's In
Wasted Youth
back cover and insert sheet photos
1981
T.S.O.L. (EP)
T.S.O.L.
front cover photo
1981
Dance with Me
T.S.O.L.
some inner sleeve photos
1981
Welcome to Reality (EP)
Adolescents
front cover photo
1982
How Could Hell Be Any Worse?
Bad Religion
front cover and some insert sheet photos
1983
Mommy's Little Monster
Social Distortion
back cover photo
1983
L'amour
Lewis
front cover photo
2019
Submit to the Blade
The Balboas
back cover photo
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Edward Colver's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Edward Colver's
Frequently asked questions
Who is Edward Colver?
American photographer
When was Edward Colver born?
Edward Colver was born on 17 June 1949 in Pomona.
What is Edward Colver's occupation?
Edward Colver is a photographer.
What nationality is Edward Colver?
Edward Colver is American.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Edward Colver. https://biography.guide/edward-colver/
MLA: "Edward Colver." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/edward-colver/.
Chicago: "Edward Colver." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/edward-colver/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-22 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:25 UTC