Rock ‘n’ Roll as Seen from the Inner Circle: Bob Gruen Interview From the Mercer Arts Center chaos of the New York Dolls to John Lennon's New York City T-shirt, the moments that defined a career Transmission 343: Interview with Bob Gruen Bob Gruen has spent decades behind the lens documenting the pulse of music at its most electric and unguarded. His prestigious archive functions as a time capsule of the most iconic musical moments of the New York City skyline; he wasn't just a witness to history, he was a primary visual narrator. Widely regarded as one of the most important music photographers of all time, his portfolio reads like a "Who's Who" of music history.

Bob Gruen brought the bottle, stayed till dawn, and came home with the pictures. Fifty years inside rock 'n' roll, and a brand new book on Blondie landing in October. #RockPhotography #BobGruen #MusicHistory #Blondie #JohnLennon #CBGB #PunkPhotography

Before the Legends Were Legends: Ebet Roberts on the New York Punk Years Ebet Roberts, a painter turned photographer, captured intimate musical moments before they faded. Transmission 341 Interview with Ebet Roberts Ebet Roberts is a legendary American photographer best known for her iconic documentation of the music scene from the 1970s onward. After graduating from Memphis's Hutchison School in 1963, she moved to Washington, D.C., to attend college. It was there, in a simple elective drawing class, that "something clicked": a sudden, sharp realization that her future lay in art. She went on to earn a degree in painting and soon began selling her work.

Ebet Roberts photographed punk's first wave before anyone knew what it was. Rare shots of Blondie, the Sex Pistols, Bowie, Patti Smith, and more; introduced by Thurston Moore. The archive is finally a book. #EbetRoberts #NewYorkPunk #SUNYPress #RockPhotography #PunkRock #CBGB #MusicPhotography

Remembering #davallen of the fab #gangoffour who left us this time last year

A superb #bassist

Seen here at #thenashvillerooms #thelyceumballroom & #theelectricballroom

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#concertphotography
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#altmusic

Happy celestial b’day to #holgerczukay who co-founded legendary #krautrock band #Can in 1968

#musicphotography
#rockphotography
#ambient
#sampling
#davidsylvian
#jahwobble
#U.N.K.L.E
#BrianEno

Happy 57th birthday #GrahamCoxon #Blur

‘one of the most talented guitarists of his generation’-N.Gallagher

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#rockphotography
#musicphotography
#britpop

Ich bin EIN Berliner!

Happy 71st #ninahagen the godmother of #punk

This pic taken backstage with her band at Rock in Rio 1985 just before they went onstage

#rockphotography
#musicphotography
#womeninrock
#punkrock

Day 20 - A pair of rocks
Wanted to join the #BlueSkyArtShow so heres the #Two

#photooftheday #photography #rock #cityart #landscaping #rockphotography #cityphotography

Photography by Lynn Goldsmith

Wynton Marsalis
Angelique Kidjo, 2007
Rick James
LL Cool J

#lynngoldsmith #portraits #portraitphotography #musicians #portraitphotographer #wyntonmarsalis #angeliquekidjo #rickjames #llcoolj #rockphotography #photography

Photography by Lynn Goldsmith

Henry Rollins, 1988
Sting, 1985
Todd Rungren

#lynngoldsmith #portraits #portraitphotography #musicians #portraitphotographer #henryrollins #sting #toddrungren #rockphotography #photography

Photography by Lynn Goldsmith

Linda Ronstadt
Grace Slick
Graham Hash & Mama Cass Elliot

#lynngoldsmith #portraits #portraitphotography #musicians #portraitphotographer #lindarinstadt #graceslick #grahamnash #mamacasselliot #rockphotography #photography

#richardashcroft of the fab #theverve when they headlined #SlaneCastle in Dublin on their #UrbanHymns Tour
29.8.1998

Support was
#manicstreetpreachers & someone called #robbiewilliams 😂

#britpop
#90smusic
#90sforever
#livephotography
#livemusicphotography
#rockphotography
#musicphotography

The❤️Heart of Nature is Within us to CONNECT! #naturedefender #humanity #beach #connection #photography #rocks #water #sand #heart #naturephotography #rockphotography #beyou

The magnificent #BarrieMasters
#EddieandtheHotRods

Tired of doing’ day jobs with no thanks 4 what I do

I’m sure I must be someone, now I’m gonna find out who

#doanythingyouwannado
#rockphotography
#musicphotography
#livemusicphotography
#livephotography

We present #rockintuesday Post your favorite rock related photos and we’ll share all! #rockphotography

#foofighters LIVE at #kiaforum last night in benefit for #hopethemission & #lamission AND to celebrate #davegrohl 's birthday! A fun night!! #rocknroll #rockphotography This was as far away from the stage I've been in ages! @foofighterslive.com
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The birthday boy, #DaveGrohl celebrating in style with the #foofighters LIVE at the #kiaforum #thefabulousforum #rocknroll #rockphotography Foo Fighters An energy-packed show!! @foofighterslive.com

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More from #johnfogerty LIVE in #lasvegas #CCR #creedenceclearwaterrevival w/ sons Shane & Tyler. Such a terrific show; he still sings and plays fantastic! #rocknroll #bluesrock #rockphotography

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Blwyddyn Newydd Dda
Happy New Year
Feliz Año Nuevo
Bonne Année

Goodbye 2025 I won’t miss you at all
Viva 2026!

Good luck
Good health & Good love

Thanks for all the likes & shares & keep on keepin’ on💃🏿🕺🏿

#rockphotography
#musicphotography
#filmstills
#behindthescenes
#photography

From my archives. The legendary Sir Rod Stewart at Vancouver’s Pacific Coliseum early 70’s.
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#Rodstewart #rockstar #classicrock #photography #blackandwhitephotography #rockphotographer #rockphotography #vancouverphotographer

Penblwydd Hapus #richeyedwards
#manicstreetpreachers
… wherever you’re hanging your hat❤️🫡

A few pix from the glory days, wearing his ‘I’m too dead’ shirt

#livephotography
#livemusicphotography
#rockphotography
#musicphotography
#concertphotography
#gigphotography
#welshbands
#bestmusicshots

Happy birthday #keithrichards

He ain't tied down 2 no home town
Yeah & he 4t he was wreckless
U think he's bad, he thinks ur mad
Yeah & the guitar player gets restless
& his coat’s torn & frayed
It's seen much better days
Just as long as the guitar plays
Let it steal yr heart away

#rockphotography

A very happy birthday to the legendary #keithrichards of the #rollingstones #keef #guitarist #rocknroll #bluesguitar #rockphotography #rockphotographer Images from London, 2018

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Remembering the wonderful #StuartAdamson

Tragically took his own life at the age of 43 #otd in 2001

This a great read about #theskids & #bigcountry

A sensitive,principled man & fine #guitarist⬇️

recordcollectormag.com/articles/valley-high

#rockphotography
#musicphotography
#livemusicphotography

Singer at the front of the stage reaching toward the crowd as they sing back, arms raised under bright stage lights.

On the edge.

#photography #rockphotography #gigphotography #livemusic #AliceInChainsUK #CanonPhotography #Music

Happy celestial birthday to guitar wizard

#TomVerlaine
#Television
#MarqueeMoon
#rockphotography
#musicphotography
#guitarlegend

The Clash, Boston 1979 by Bob Gruen

#TheClash #1970s #Punk #Photography #BobGruen #RockPhotography

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Singer-guitarist performing under deep red lighting, wearing sunglasses and leaning into the microphone.

Red light, sunglasses, commitment.

#photography #rockphotography #gigphotography #livemusic #AliceInChainsUK #CanonPhotography

Tight black-and-white close-up of a guitarist’s hands on the fretboard mid-performance.

Riffing it.

#photography #rockphotography #gigphotography #livemusic #AliceInChainsUK #CanonPhotography

#RichardButler of #thepsychedelicfurs

The Lyceum 2.8.1979

Quite a trick, singing with a lit fag in the side of your mouth

#rockphotography
#musicphotography
#livephotography
#livemusicphotography
#concertphotography
#gigphotography
#bestmusicshots
#blackandwhitephotography

Autographs and Photos - Dear June Collectibles Rock and roll is sound, sure—but a lot of the magic lives in images and ink. You see a poster, a snapshot, or a signed album cover.

Some memories fade, but ink and images last. See how autographs and photos keep rock and roll’s human side alive.

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#dearjunecollectibles #rockmemorabilia #musiccollecting #autographcollection #rockphotography #LetsMakeHistory