The Stone Roses photographed by Kevin Cummins

Legendary NME photographer Kevin Cummins was there at the beginning, capturing the Stone Roses as they went from Manchester scene-stealers to the band that defined a generation. Here is a selection of his pictures, including the famous 'paint splatter' session, shots that became iconic images of the band.

Kevin Cummins, Ian Tilton and Paul Slattery have their Stone Roses pictures on show at The Stone Roses: The Third Coming, at Whiteleys Shopping Centre in Bayswater, London W2, from June 13 to August 12