Punk Pioneers

Klappentext The photographs of Jenny Lens are poignant reminiscences of a rude and rowdy moment in punk rock history. From 1976 to 1980! Lens took early shots of groups that would go on to be legendary: the Go-Gos! Blondie! the Ramones! the Clash! and many more. PUNK PIONEERS chronicles the music scene as it raged from stadium and glam rock to punk! steadfastly archiving early pioneers! followers! writers! fans! and performers at shows! backstage! and at parties. Lens reveals untold stories with rare and candid images: Joey Ramone poolside before a show in San Francisco; Debbie Harry tearing off her wedding dress on stage in L.A.; Iggy Pop painting on a whim in the Hollywood Hills. This book stands alone as a record of punk legend! capturing the energy and brilliance! passion and frustration! and most importantly the fight for music and art that embodied the punk movement.

Product details

• Authors: Glen Friedman, Jenny Lens, Jenny Friedman Lens
• Publisher: Universe Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 11.03.2008
• EAN: 9780789315892
• ISBN: 978-0-7893-1589-2
• Dimensions: 237 mm x 261 mm x 24 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Art; Punk