The book has the full support of the band, with quotes and commentary from. The photographer bob gruen was so deeply embedded with rock bands that he was considered a virtual member. A special gallery of iconic images from the new york dolls, the clash, led zeppelin, green day and more. In addition to offering footage from eastcoast performances at kennys. Note one of bobs iconic john lennon images looking on. Bob gruen photographing john lennon on a new york city rooftop in 1974. New york dolls by bob gruen johnny thunders, glam rock. This feature length documentary captures the band during early performances in new york at kennys castaways and maxs kansas city, then follows the dolls. For 40 years, bob gruens name has been synonymous with rock. Much like my well worn vinyl, and cds, and the awesome dvd bob release a year ago, this is a must have for any fan of david johansen, syl sylvain, arthur killer kane, jerry nolan. Photographs bob gruen, legs mcneil, morrissey on amazon. Bob gruen didnt allow himself to be stuck in the seventies. R342 new york dolls, ca 1974 new york dolls, nyc 1972. The new york dolls importance as the missing link between glam and punk rock and their lasting influence on subsequent bands cannot be overstated, so it is good news that bob gruen has gathered together his very best photos of them, for this excellent book, that captures their inyerface streetwise attitude and the charm of their shambolic, but utterly compelling live performances so perfectly.
Bob gruen and thenwife nadya beck logged over 40 hours of film of the dolls, and from this footage comes this new documentary. Filmed by bob gruen, the footage follows the band from gigs in clubs such as kennys castaways and maxs kansas city, and includes candid interviews and backstage scenes. Feb 8, 2015 new york dolls in hollywood, 1973, by bob gruen stay safe and healthy. More rare, vintage footage of the legendary band, shot by gruen and beck. Bob gruen is one of the most wellknown rockandroll photographers of all time.
New york dolls 2008, hardcover for sale online ebay. Photos from legendary rock photographer bob gruen s book iggy pop, debbie harry, johnny ramone and more talk about the glam punks legacy. Id recommend it to anyone who has an interest in this legendary band. Photographer bob gruen shows photos, and tells stories. Bob gruen captures the world of rock in photos the new york. And then bob showed some amazing mindfucking 3d tv. That process you described, of going and taking pictures, and then trying to sell them is that how it usually worked for you. New york dolls all dolled up films by bob gruen and. Most widely held works by new york dolls musical group. His interest in the music scene allowed him to effortlessly go with the flow of changes in the sights and sounds of musical tastes. All dolled up, a dvd documentary made by bob gruen and nadya beck of their early 70s video footage of the new york dolls, was released in 2005 with a followup. Bob gruen is one of the most well known and respected photographers in rock and roll.
Big apple glampunk godfathers the new york dolls hit the road in this documentary featuring footage shot by rock photographer bob gruen and his wife nadya during the bands early1970s heyday. Works by famed rock photographer bob gruen to be shown at. The photographer bob gruen was so deeply embedded with rock. He began making photos of rock stars thirty years ago and today his work is known around the world.
Photographs that in his life he has always found that one event leads to another and after a happenstance meeting with a manager friend of john lennon, he caught another of. Titled rockers, the exhibition attracted 40,000 visitors. Lennon, stones, zeppelin and the emerging new wave and punk bands. Now for the first time ever this footage is unveiled. Sylvain sylvain formed in new york city in 1971, the new york dolls prefigured punk, new wave and glam metal rock with their overthetop crossdressing and their shambling, sloppy, but energetic playing style.
Bob gruen is one of the most well known and respected photographers in rockn roll. Gruen and beck also codirected this film, using footage of the band that they shot in the 70s. Over the course of the next nine years, gruen would photograph him extensively. Big apple glampunk godfathers the new york dolls hit the road in this documentary featuring footage shot by rock. New york dolls photographs by bob gruen 2008, isbn 9780810972711. Last month, abrams published rock seen, a retrospective art book. In a period of three years they shot over 40 hours of new york dolls footage.
Bob gruen interview by randy patterson, boomerocity. Two years ago, gruen released an excellent dvd of his videotaped films on tour with the bands, and he now follows that up with new york dolls. Taken from new york dolls, photographs by bob gruen book abrams image 2008. A bob gruen photo was used on the cover of the new york dolls 1974 album too much too soon. His work is licensed for publication worldwide by star file photo agency, new york. In the spring of 2007 faap university in sao paulo, brazil presented an exhibition of bob gruens work. Futhermore, there will be screenings of all dolled up, a documentary made by bob gruen and nadya beck of their early 1970s video footage of the new york dolls and an early 1970s documentary video of ike and tina turner on stage and at home. Gruen has covered almost every major act and artist the 70s to today. New york dolls photographs by bob gruen book 2008 by. From the archives new york dolls concert chronology. February 3, 1949 july, 2004 was a musician best known as the bass guitarist for the pioneering glam rock band the new york dolls. Bob gruen photographer rock and roll photos for sale.
A new book by legendary photographer bob gruen a special gallery of iconic images from the new york dolls, the clash, led zeppelin, green day and more. I recently caught up with bob gruen, by phone, at his gallery in new york city. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Prints are generally made to order and delivery usually takes 4 to 6 weeks. Rock seen bob gruen exhibitions fahey klein gallery. For forty years, bob gruen has been documenting the rock scene, capturing now iconic images of the clash, the sex pistols, led zeppelin, new york dolls, blondie, the ramones, and john lennon and yoko ono among others. For 40 years his images have appeared worldwide in every formfrom tshirts to postage stamps. In the early 70s, rock photographer bob gruen and his wife nadya purchased a portable video recorder. Free to photo london ticket holders but rsvp is recommended. New york dolls in hollywood, 1973, by bob gruen rock and. Live performances include bad detective, subway train, and down down downtown. To think they were outlawed for this sort of thing. This book assembles the most revealing of those images, taken during lennons treasured years in new york, together with gruen s reflections on. Record collector is the worlds leading authority on rare and collectable records.
Bob gruen first photographed lennon in 1971 and became his personal photographer and close friend shortly thereafter. Arthur, motion picture musicexcerpts music musicians musicperformance new age musicians new york state. In honor of the historic tour, photographer ville juurikkala has come to new york city and is showcasing a number of. Bob gruen photographer limited edition prints for sale. When john lennon came to new york in 1972, bob became john and yokos personal photographer documenting them at work and play. Bobs fine led zeppelin book being modeled here by elizabeth is now in the collection of bpf and not only because hes pictured in it. The designer, out with a new book on his preferred rocker aesthetic, talks to lisa robinson about the ramones and cbgbs. Legendary photographer bob gruen has compiled the first photography collection devoted to the new york dolls and their iconic and unprecedented style. The book has the full support of the band, with quotes and commentary from billie joe. Bob gruen lives with his wife, elizabeth, in greenwich village, new york. David johansen of the new york dolls, and members of blondie, to name a few. Green day by bob gruen, 9781419734809, available at book depository with.
All dolled up, a dvd documentary made by bob gruen and nadya beck of their early 70s video footage of the new york dolls, was released in 2005. See hear yoko the brand new book by bob gruen and jody denberg chronicling over 40 years of her life and work. Featuring over two hundred unforgettable images new york dolls. Bob gruen, the famed rock photographer known for his iconic shot of john lennon in a sleeveless new york city tshirt, is enjoying the release of a new 288page book of his work, plus the. Rock photographer bob gruen, famous for his shots of john. Original signed prints along with limited edition copies of his book sometime in new york are available through govinda gallery, washington, d. Photographs by bob gruen celebrates one of the most important bands in music history.
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