John lennon and yoko ono, photographed by bob gruen at the fillmore east in new york city, august 1972. John was back in new york, sobering up, cleaning his life up. This photo of a 34 yearold john lennon donning a new york city sleeveless shirt on a rooftop in new york has become one of his most iconic photos the photo was taken by lennons photographer and friend bob gruen in the afternoon of august 29, 1974 at lennons rented new york penthouse apartment the location of the apartment and roof where the photo was taken is 434 east 52nd street. Nov 21, 2010 lennonyc takes an intimate look at the time lennon, yoko ono and their son, sean, spent living in new york city during the 1970s. It was kind of the sunday night after lennons lost weekend, remembers photographer bob gruen, then 29. Home founder richard ross with wife cynthia, nyc, 1972. Yoko ono, and john lennon, yoko holding john close, with long jeans, buttoned up jackets, dark. I think this photo is popular now because people relate to john lennon as a symbol of personal freedom similar to the way people feel about the statue of liberty. Apr 16, 2015 john lennon record plant, nyc, 1972 bob gruen photo. Bob gruen is a name that goes hand in hand with rock and roll, although not everyone will realize why. Bob gruen john lennon and andy warhol, nyc for sale at. John lennon beatles licensed bob gruen maxi poster 91. From taking early photos on tour with ike and tina turner and capturing the early cbgbmaxs kansas city scene, to.
Nov 24, 2010 it was kind of the sunday night after lennons lost weekend, remembers photographer bob gruen, then 29. Gruens iconic rock photos are displayed in the offices of morris county law firm sherman wells. The beatles john lennon, nyc, 1974 print bob gruen photo. John lennons famous new york city shirt photo shoot. John lennon, statue of liberty, nyc, 1974 03232018. New york city, 1945 is responsible for some of the most iconic images in rockandroll history, like the ubiquitous photo of john lennon in a new york city tshirt, with the manhattan. The playlist song for this photograph is imagine by john lennon. Gruen is the author of the book, john lennon the new york years which tells the story of lennon from 1972 to his death in 1980. John lennon in new york city in 1974, this was during the period when he recorded walls and bridges the fifth studio album by john lennon, issued by apple records, on 26 september 1974 in the united states and on 4 october in the united kingdom. While living in new york, he notably befriended john lennon and yoko ono and captured intimate moments from their personal lives. John lennon walls and bridges photo shoot in new york city. John lennon photo of john lennon nyc 1974 by bob gruen. Bob gruen is one of the most wellknown and respected photographers in rock and roll. Bob gruen, rock and roll photographer john lennon photos.
Bob gruen first photographed lennon in 1971 and became his personal photographer and close friend shortly thereafter. Elephants memory saxophonist stan bronstein, nyc, 1972. As part of international beatleweek and john lennon s 75th birthday celebrations, the beatles story caught up with john lennon s new york photographer, bob gruen, whose photographs are now available to view at our exhibition. Anyone with even the slightest interest in classic rock music has seen gruens work, whether or not you are aware of it. Bob gruen john lennon, nyc, 1974 for sale artspace. Available for sale from ifac arts, bob gruen, john lennon, new york city 1974, gelatin silver print, 24. John lennon nyc by bob gruen buy signed limited edition. Lennonyc takes an intimate look at the time lennon, yoko ono and their son, sean, spent living in new york city during the 1970s. Sale john lennon nyc by bob gruen buy signed limited.
Photographer bob gruen remembers the tequila sessions with the late exbeatle, john lennon. Limited edition 8x10, 11x14, 16x20 open edition signed. Bob gruens legendary photo of john lennon will be featured in us postal stamp in 2018 the newest stamp in its music icons series will honor singer and songwriter john lennon 19401980. In 1974 he created the iconic images of john lennon wearing a new york city tshirt and, standing in front of the statue of liberty making the peace sign two of the most popular of lennons images. By the mid 1970s, he was already regarded as one of the foremost documenters of the scene. See more ideas about rock and roll, john lennon and bob.
In late august, just after i had returned from a twelveday tour of japan with yoko, john called and said that he needed pictures taken for his walls and bridges album. Andy warhol and john lennon, nyc, 1972 silver gelatin print 40 x 50 inches signed and numbered edition john lennon and andy warhol talking at the record plant, nyc. An intimate portrait of john lennon by celebrated rock photographer, bob gruen. The complete story is told in the words of yoko ono, bob gruen and john lennon himself, and through the intimate photographs mostly in full colour and previously unpublished selected from the archive of bob gruen. John lennon john lennon photographed by bob gruen, 29. Bob gruen is one of the most well known and respected photographers in rock and roll.
John lennon, yoko ono, elton john, roy cicala, rennie davis, jack douglas, dennis elsas, bob gruen, tom hayden, abbie hoffman, adam ippolito. From friends without a border benefit auction, bob gruen, john lennon, nyc tshirt, nyc 1974, pigment print, 16. Bob gruen has been photographing musicians since the mid sixties, but his heyday was the mid seventies when he photographed the punk and new wave explosion. Bob gruen photographer rock and roll photos for sale. Gruen is perhaps best known for an iconic photograph of lennon wearing a new york city t. Gruens portfolio includes john lennon, bob dylan, led zeppelin, david. John lennon photographed by bob gruen, 29 aug 1974 nyc. John lennon and yoko ono at butterfly studios, nyc. He was also john lennon and yoko onos personal photographer, capturing their working life and private moments. John lennon, nyc, 1974 bob gruen morrison hotel gallery. Bob gruen born 1945 is an american photographer known for his rock n roll photographs, he is an author and has appeared in films. Prints are generally made to order and delivery usually takes 4 to 6 weeks.
Yoko ono, and john lennon, yoko holding john close, with long jeans, buttoned up jackets, dark sunglasses, yoko. Moma in new york, the brooklyn museum and various museums. He began photographing rock stars with bob dylan and served as john lennons personal photographer during his time in new york city. New york became a part of who john and i were, said ms.
John lennon record plant, nyc, 1972 bob gruen photo john. John lennon, statue of liberty, nyc, 1974 03232018 the us government, under the direction of president richard nixon, perceived john lennon as a political threat because he was talking of peace in a time of war. John lennon photos bob gruen, rock and roll photographer. Bob gruen born 1945 is an american author and photographer known for his rock n roll photographs. Bob gruen has captured the music scene for over forty years in photographs that have gained worldwide recognition. Married to john from 1969 until his death in 1980, yoko ono is a japanese artist, musician, author and peace activist, known. Were looking forward to celebrating johns 80th birthday with you later in the year with loads of surprises. Shortly after john lennon moved to new york in 1971, bob became john and yokos personal photographer and friend, making photos of their working life as well as private moments. Home history about john lennon bob gruen shop the shirts the jackets the vault men the vault women media lookbook solidarity contact. John lennon wearing his new york city tshirt, denim jacket and frye boots on. A musical genius, an innovator, a peace activist john lennon was all these and more, and he continues to be revered years after his shocking murder in new york elevated him to mythic stature.
Bob gruen made some of the most well known early seventies portraits of john lennon in new york city, but is equally well known for his punk and new wave archives. Bob gruen john lennon new york city for sale at 1stdibs. In 1974 he created the iconic images of john lennon wearing a new york city tshirt and, standing in front of the statue of liberty making the peace sign two of the most popular of lennon s images. Nov 18, 2012 bob gruen is one of the most wellknown and respected photographers in rock and roll. Special sale price one copy in stock and available for immediate shippingcurbside pickup or local delivery update this print has sold an intimate portrait of john lennon by celebrated rock photographer, bob gruen. In 1974 he created the iconic images of john lennon wearing a new york city tshirt and, standing in front of the. Iconic rock photographer bob gruen to exhibit work in kelowna. For 40 years, bob gruens name has been synonymous with rock and roll. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The history of rock and roll couldnt be documented without bob gruens photographs. Meanwhile thank you for subscribing, please keep sharing your favourite john lennon videos with your friends and heres to ten million. Bob gruen took those famous lennon photos that launched a thousand tshirts and posters. The us government was trying to deport john lennon because of his support for the peace movement during the vietnam war, so i suggested we take a picture at the statue of liberty to illustrate that america was supposed to welcome people. Were looking forward to celebrating john s 80th birthday with you later in the year with loads of surprises.
August 1972 photo by bob gruen 1972 bob gruen the concert was held in madison square garden, august 30th, 1972, to help improve the living conditions of the mentally handicapped children. Bob gruen john lennon, new york city 1974 available. A musical genius, an innovator, a peace activistjohn lennon was all these and more, and he continues to be revered years after his shocking murder in new york elevated him to mythic stature. The photographer has been behind some of the greatest and most iconic photographs in music for the past 40 years, has captured almost every rock and roll star from the 1970s and the 1980s. Bob gruen has worked with major rock acts such as led zeppelin, the who, david bowie, tina turner, elton john. He became john lennon and yoko onos personal photographer in 1971, capturing some of the most iconic and popular images of lennon.
John lennon, new york city, 1974 this famous john lennon portrait by bob gruen b. Often referred to as the number one rock n roll song, imagine is a song of peace and an inspiration for all. In 1974 he shot this iconic portrait of the then 34yearold beatle on the. Bob gruen is one of the most wellknown and respected photographers in.