BOB GRUEN     

Born in New York in 1945, is one of the most respected and well-known  photographers in rock and roll. He has captured the music scene for  forty years in photographs that have gained worldwide recognition.He  began photographing rock stars with Bob Dylan and served as John  Lennon’s personal photographer during his time in New York City.

As chief photographer for Rock Scene Magazine in the 70s, Bob  specialized in behind the scenes photo features. He toured extensive  with major rock acts such as Led Zeppelin, The Who, David Bowie, Tina  Turner, Elton John, Aerosmith, Kiss and Alice Cooper as well as with the  emerging punk and new wave bands including the New York Dolls, Sex  Pistols, Clash, Ramones, Patti Smith Group and Blondie. As an active  freelancer for other magazines like Cream, Melody Maker and Rolling  Stone among others.

Bob’s photographs have appeared on the covers and filled the pages of  many of these seminal publications capturing the whole scene; on stage,  offstage, on tour, at parties, at play, at home and relaxing.    ​

His unassuming behind-the-lens figure embedded himself with rock bands  so deeply that in some cases he was regarded as a virtual member.