WALKING WITH LEGENDS
A LEGENDARY ARCHIVE, DECADES IN THE MAKING
Walking With Legends is a rare and intimate look into history through the lens of James Anderson Jr., a trusted bodyguard who stood at the crossroads of fame and legacy. His archive tells a story that extends beyond fame. It’s a personal, firsthand account of cultural history, shaped by trust, access and an undeniable eye for a priceless moment.
Discovered decades later in a pandemic, this extraordinary archive, spanning over 10,000 never-before-seen images and 30 hours of rare video, serves as both a time capsule and a tribute. Walking With Legends exists to honor and preserve these moments, allowing people to experience history through fine art prints and A special tribute collection that celebrateS the legacy of James and the icons he captured.
THE GALLERY HAS BEEN SPECIALLY CURATED TO ALLOW STORYTELLERS, CREATIVES, and fans AN OPPORTUNITY view and even LICENSE A PIECE OF THE ARCHIVE AND EXPAND THE ONGOING LEGACIES OF THESE ICONS. FOR THE COLLECTORS LOOKING TO OWN A PIECE OF HISTORY, SHOPPING THE COLLECTION ALLOWS YOU TO OWN A LIMITED AND RARE PIECE OF FINE ARTS or the One-of-ones are just that, a singular capture FROM A TIME THAT CAN TRULY NEVER BE REPLICATED.
“To James Anderson The Best to The Greatest”
— Muhammad Ali
AN ARTIST
REDEFINED
By occupation, James Anderson Jr. was a security analyst—what the world affectionately refers to as a bodyguard. For decades, he stood watch over some of the most iconic figures in history, protecting them not just with strength, but with loyalty and grace. But behind the stoic presence was an observant eye and an artist’s soul. James was also a gifted photographer and videographer, capturing rare, unguarded moments of humanity in the very legends he was tasked with protecting.
His life reminds us of the quiet power in duality, that a person can be both protector and documentarian, both shield and storyteller.
Through his lens, James preserved history not from the sidelines, but from the inner circle, giving us a timeless, intimate view of culture’s most defining figures.
BROTHER MUHAMAMAD
A friendship forged by the fruits of islam. James stood beside Muhammad Ali not just as protection, but as a trusted confidant during some of the most iconic moments in boxing history. From filming the Dinah Shore show to becoming the first 3x champ in boxing, James captured Ali in rare, unfiltered form, laughing, reflecting, and preparing to make history. Their bond was built on respect, loyalty, and a shared understanding of what it meant to carry greatness with grace.
ROYAL FAMILY OF POP
when the biggest family in music redefined what a tour could be. On the Victory Tour, James wasn’t just backstage, he was in the thick of it, capturing a brotherhood that moved like royalty and trained like athletes. From rare hoops games, Backstage with with Michael, to the electric set of the "Body" video shoot, James held the camera and the trust. Capturing unguarded moments of brilliance, sweat, and family legacy, frozen in time.
DISCO QUEEN
With The Queen, it was always more than the music. James found himself swept into a world of velvet lights and faraway stages, from intimate shows in Honolulu to shimmering nights in Tokyo. Through his lens, Donna Summer wasn't just the Queen of Disco, she was a muse, a moment, a memory in motion. On her wedding day, James captured something even deeper: the quiet, radiant joy of a woman whose light couldn't be dimmed, even when the curtain fell.
THE SUGAR MAN
A fighter with the smile of a star and the heart of a warrior. From 1982 to 1987, James stood in the eye of the storm, capturing Sugar Ray leonards's golden era as it unfolded: the Four Kings era, legendary nights with Angelo Dundee in his corner, comebacks, triumphs, and lavish trips abroad. This isn't just the largest archive of Ray's rise, it's an all-access pass to a defining icon of the sweet science, seen through the lens of the man who earned the trust to capture every step.
MONEY MIKE
Before the world called him “The Baddest Man on the Planet,” Mike Tyson was already a living legend in the making. Through the eye of James we witness a young titan on the cusp, crashing the set of A Different World, commanding every room and every camera flash. These images don’t just document fame, they immortalize the raw, unfiltered essence of a man ascending into greatness. From Kid Dynamite to cultural force, Tyson’s rise is captured here in all its unapologetic glory.
THE BOYZ
As the lights came up and the harmonies filled the room, James was side stage, in the shadows, capturing the heart of a global phenomenon. His lens followed Boyz II Men through the heights of superstardom, from whirlwind mall appearances to sleek video shoots across Europe. The “II” and Evolution tours, alongside a rising Destiny’s Child, unfold in candid detail, revealing the grind behind the grace. This is the untold visual diary of R&B royalty at their peak.
PEOPLE & CULTURE
Beyond the legends with whom James spent years on the road, there were fleeting moments that still echo with greatness. the icons, the cultural architects caught in passing but never forgotten. From Richard Pryor’s electric presence to Magic Johnson’s charm, from Luther, to GUY, to New Edition, to Princess Diana’s grace. this collection tells a different kind of story, rounded out by James’ own son, NFL great Jamal Anderson, captured from birth to the big league.
CITYSCAPES
Spanning three decades, CityScapes is a rare visual record of global life in motion, seen through the lens of James. From the early charm of Disneyland in the '70s to the vibrant streets of Tokyo in the '80s. Whether it’s gondolas gliding through Venice or the bright lights of Las Vegas, these images document the atmosphere, energy and spirit of the era in which they were taken. a vivid reminder of the beauty found all around us.
EVERYDAY PEOPLE
From the bustling streets of 1970s New York to sunlit beaches in Monte Carlo, this series is a celebration of humanity in it’s purest form. Everyday People captures ordinary moments made extraordinary, the glances, gestures, and gatherings that speak volumes. Through James’ lens, strangers become stories and beauty is found in the details of daily life. As the song goes, “Makes no difference who you are” as every frame is a tribute to the shared rhythm of being alive.