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John Lennon Bob Gruen press photo (John Lennon at Madison Square Garden 1972)
circa 1972

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Rare Vintage Bob Gruen John Lennon press photograph, circa 1972 (John Lennon at Madison Square Garden 1972): John Lennon at Madison Square Garden 1972 photographed by the legendary Bob Gruen. John Lennon had the idea to perform a live benefit for the pupils of Willowbrook School in New York City, a state-run institute for children with mental disabilities. Following three days of rehearsals, two concerts took place on this day at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan. They were the last full-scale performances given by Lennon in public. Medium: Silver gelatin print c. 1972. Dimensions: 8x10 inches including borders. Surface bending from close viewing-otherwise good overall vintage condition. Unsigned from an edition of unknown. Bob Gruen is one of the most well-known and respected photographers in rock and roll. By the mid 1970s, he was already regarded as one of the foremost documenters of the scene. While living in New York, he notably befriended John Lennon and Yoko Ono and captured intimate moments from their personal lives. Gruen is perhaps best known for an iconic photograph of Lennon wearing a New York City t-shirt. He also photographed major acts such as Bob Dylan, Tina Turner, The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Elton John, Kiss, and others, while also covering the emerging New Wave and Punk bands including The New York Dolls, Patti Smith, The Clash, The Sex Pistols, The Ramones, and Blondie. Among his many books of photographs are "The Sex Pistols - Chaos," "The Rolling Stones Crossfire Hurricane,""The Clash," "John Lennon - The New York Years," and "Rock Seen." Gruen’s work has been exhibited widely, including at the Brooklyn Museum, Pearlstein Gallery at the Drexel University Museum, Blender Gallery in Sydney, and the Beit Hatfutsot Museum in Tel Aviv, among others. Related Categories The Beatles. The Rolling Stones. Jimi Hendrix. Rock photography. Bob Gruen. John Lennon Madison Square Garden 1972.

Creator:
Bob Gruen (1945, American)
Creation Year:
circa 1972
Dimensions:
Height: 8 in (20.32 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)
Medium:
Silver Gelatin
Movement & Style:
Pop Art
Period:
1970-1979
Condition:
Gallery Location:
NEW YORK, NY
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU354310510592
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