Introducing the first autobiography by Bob Gruen, the world’s most renowned rock photographer, featuring over 250 photographs of rock legends in a collector’s edition!
From John Lennon, Bob Dylan, Mick Jagger, and Elton John to the Sex Pistols, KISS, and more, Bob Gruen has walked alongside legendary musicians for over half a century since the 1960s. His debut memoir, “ライト・プレイス ライト・タイム あるロック・フォトグラファーの回想”(the original title:Right Place, Right Time: The Life of a Rock & Roll Photographer) is finally available in Japan.
This book is filled with anecdotes about the artists he photographed and unique stories from his career spanning the early days of rock. Gruen also shares his memories of visiting Japan frequently since the 1970s.
With more than 250 photographs, many in color, this is a must-have permanent collection.
Featured in the Book
– John Lennon
– Yoko Ono
– Bob Dylan
– Mick Jagger
– Elton John
– New York Dolls
– The Who
– Sex Pistols
– KISS
– Ramones
– The Clash
– Alice Cooper
– Ike & Tina Turner
– Sheena & The Rokkets
– Yuya Uchida
– Chuck Berry
– Bo Diddley
– Blondie
– Malcolm McLaren
– Andy Warhol
– Led Zeppelin
– Sean Lennon
– The Runaways
– Don Letts
– Salvador Dali
– Bay City Rollers
– Green Day
– Mark Ronson
And many more
Synopsis
With a camera in hand, Bob Gruen ventured into the world of rock in search of freedom and adventure. Shocked and inspired by Bob Dylan, he found himself at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival, which was also the first event he attended for photography purposes. There, he witnessed Dylan being booed for playing rock instead of the expected folk music. Gruen instinctively captured the scene, a pivotal moment in rock history.
In the mid-1960s, when rock was still undefined and the profession of a rock photographer did not exist, a young man driven by a passion for photography and rock appeared in New York. He roamed various places, capturing moments with his camera. The photos he took eventually gained recognition, allowing him to establish himself as a professional photographer.
Witnessing rock’s transformation into a major industry and cultural movement, Gruen closely followed new waves like punk and new wave in both the US and UK. He developed a close relationship with John Lennon, who had moved to New York for a fresh start, and experienced several serendipitous encounters with Bob Dylan, the man who had sparked it all.
Frequenting clubs, concert halls, and backstage venues, Gruen immersed himself in the rock scene nightly, traveling the world and meeting countless individuals. The once-young man fulfilled his dreams of freedom and adventure, becoming a storyteller of the “Golden Age of Rock.”
Profile
Bob GruenBob Gruen is a world-renowned rock and roll photographer. For almost 50 years, his images have appeared around the world in every form imaginable. He is the author of John Lennon: The New York Years, Rock Seen, New York Dolls, and Green Day: Photographs by Bob Gruen, among others. He lives in New York City.