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BOB GRUEN
Bob Gruen is one of the most well-known and respected photographers in rock and roll. Publisher's Weekly calls him "THE world's best rock and roll photographer."
From Muddy Waters to the Rolling Stones; Elvis to Madonna; Bob Dylan to Bob Marley; John Lennon to Johnny Rotten, he has captured the music scene for over forty years in photographs that have gained worldwide recognition. This seminal body of work reflects a profound commitment and long-standing personal friendship with the artists. His wealth of personal experiences and uncanny memory provide the most illuminating and comprehensive histories of rock youth culture.
Bob became John and Yoko's personal photographer and friend, making photos of their working life as well as private moments, creating the iconic images of John Lennon wearing a New York City t-shirt and, standing in front of the Statue of Liberty making the peace sign - two of the most popular of Lennon's images.
As chief photographer for Rock Scene Magazine in the '70s, Bob specialized in candid, behind the scenes photo features. He toured extensively with the emerging punk and new wave bands including the New York Dolls, Sex Pistols, Clash, Ramones, Patti Smith Group and Blondie.
In June, 2004, in London, Bob was presented with MOJO Magazine's prestigious Honours List Award for Classic Image. FAAP Museu de Arte Brasileira in Sao Paulo, Brazil, held an extensive exhibition of his work in 2007, which attracted more than 40,000 visitors. "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.
Gruen's photos have been exhibited in a number of galleries throughout the world. His "Sid Vicious with Hot Dog" photo was acquired in 1999 by The National Portrait Gallery, London, for their permanent collection. He has lectured at The Smithsonian Institute and The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Bob's latest book, "John Lennon, the New York Years," was published in the fall of 2005.
website: www.bobgruen.com
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