The faheyklein gallery is pleased to present a selection of photographs from bob gruens newly released monograph, rock seen abrams, 2011. Punkcast1950 bob gruen and lenny kaye discuss bob s book rock seen at 92ytribeca nyc on sep 26 2011. Bob gruen born 1945 is an american author and photographer known for his rock n roll photographs. Shortly after john lennon moved to new york in 1971, gruen became john lennon and yoko onos personal photographer, making photos of their working life as well as private moments. Rock seen by bob gruen a rock history in picture book. John lennon to johnny rotten, he has captured the music scene for over forty years in photographs that have gained worldwide recognition. Bob gruen recalls, i talked my way into getting a photo pass so i could be down front. It will be his first solo exhibition at a united states museum. Once the personal photographer to john lennon and yoko ono, gruens photos of rocks elite are some of the most recognizable around the. From taking early photos on tour with ike and tina turner, to capturing the early cbgbmaxs kansas city scene to covering current stadium rockers such as green day, gruen has always been at the right place at the right timeand hes always gotten the shot.
Usa today go backstage with 40 years worth of rock androll images from the legendary lens of bob gruen, who was once john lennons personal photographer. Bob gruen for 40 years, bob gruens name has been synonymous with rock and roll. Its a big exhibition, a fullon retrospective in three large rooms, perhaps the biggest bob has ever hosted, and he has exhibited many times, both in london and his home town of new york. Rock seen, his first solo exhibition, ever, at a united states museum, the exhibition includes more than 70 of his works and, as i walked through the two large rooms, i was struck by how many photos of john lennon, patti smith, the clash, the new york dolls, the sex pistols and others. Many of his images are included in his first hardcover book, rock seen, which includes a foreword from blondies lead singer, debbie harry. When john lennon came to new york in 1972, bob became john and yokos personal photographer documenting them at work and play.
Rock seen and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. By the mid 1970s he was already regarded as one of the foremost documenters of the scene working with major attractions such as john lennon and yoko ono, tina turner, the rolling stones, led zeppelin, elton john, kiss and others, also covering the emerging new wave and punk bands including the new york dolls. Bob gruen photographer rock and roll photos for sale. For 40 years, bob gruens name has been synonymous with rock and roll. Bob gruen on new green day book, what his bar mitzvah. Find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks for sale, the latest news, and sold auction prices. For forty years, bob gruen has been documenting the rock scene, capturing now iconic images of the clash, the sex pistols, led. He began making photos of rock stars thirty years ago and today his work is known around the world. Bob gruen has captured the music scene for over forty years in photographs that have gained worldwide recognition. For 40 years, bob gruen s name has been synonymous with rock and roll. See more like this bob gruen 2006 autographed john lennon the new york years book usa.
Bob gruen was a part of the entire rock scene, as much as any band, really, because he was one of those guys that everybody really liked, alice cooper says in the letts movie. Rock seen, an exhibition that will be at the morris museum in morris township from june 21 to nov. Bob gruen rock seen last night just backdated was at the opening of rock seen, an exhibition of work by the american rock photographer bob gruen. Rock seen by bob gruen 2011, hardcover for sale online. It all came flooding back when i opened bob gruen s beautiful new book, rock seen, a sparkling collage of live concert shots and portraits from the last forty years.
Bob gruens career began in 1965, when he shot his first concert photos at the newport folk festival. In this lavish monograph, gruen has curated his favorite photographs from his career, with intimate captions and. Bob gruen photographer limited edition prints for sale. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Gruen has captured iconic images of the likes of led zeppelin, the who, david bowie, tina turner, elton john, aerosmith, kiss and alice cooper as well as with the emerging punk and new. Rock seen by bob gruen overdrive rakuten overdrive.
Bob gruen is not only one of the most famous rock photographers of alltime, but one of its most prolific as well. Usa today go backstage with 40 years worth of rockandroll images from the legendary lens of bob gruen, who was once john lennons personal photographer. In this lavish monograph, gruen has curated his favorite. Rock photographer bob gruen, famous for his shots of john. Works by famed rock photographer bob gruen to be shown at. Rock seen features 72 works, including 50 black and white prints, 15 color prints, 5 silkscreen prints, 1 film, and 1 installation. From taking early photos on tour with ike and tina turner and. Photographer bob gruen shows photos, and tells stories. Bob gruen rock seen december 1, 2011 through january 14, 2012 reception for the artist thursday, december 1, 79 p. Bob gruen is one of the most well known and respected photographers in rock and roll. See hear yoko the brand new book by bob gruen and jody denberg chronicling over 40 years of her life and work. Its not just a collection of my work, its also a family album of my life. Bob gruen and dave brolan, photo editor at reel art press, will explore gruens career photographing rock music from his native new york cbgbs scene to the sem. Bob gruen captures the world of rock in photos the new.
By the mid 1970s gruen was already regarded as one of the foremost photographers in music working with major artist such as john lennon, tina turner, the rolling stones, led zeppelin, elton john, and kiss. Punkcast1950 bob gruen and lenny kaye discuss bobs book rock seen at 92ytribeca nyc on sep 26 2011. For 40 years legendary rockandroll photographer, bob gruen, has been capturing the rockstar scene like no other. If youve seen a photo of john lennon wearing a new york city tshirt. Bob gruen, the legendary rock and roll photographer whose photos. Once the personal photographer to john lennon and yoko ono, gruens photos of rocks elite are some of the most recognizable around. Bob gruen is one of the most well known and respected photographers in rockn roll. From bob dylan and john lennon to sid vicious and iggy pop. Buy the hardcover book rock seen by bob gruen at indigo. 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. Photographer bob gruen, center, with anthony mason and debbie harry of blondie, in new york city, 2012.