When I started scanning photos, I was delighted to find so many images of couples. Red and black were THE colors of punk. Margot (Go-Go's original bassist and co-founder) with Mary Rat, Masque Benefit, February 24/25, 1978; Sheila Edwards (sometimes Screamers singer) with Shannon in their Pyranas shirts); Terry Graham (drummer of Bags and Gun Club) with Delphina also at…
Alice Bag was my fave person to photograph. Always such a stylish icon who posed like a pro with great confidence. Plus she's always been a close, great pal of mine. Although we don't talk often, we have the kind of strong bond that endures. Color image from Stardust Ballroom, July 1978 with Chase Holiday; Alice in corset with Pleasant…
Alice Bag was my fave person to photograph. Always such a stylish icon who posed like a pro with great confidence. Plus she's always been a close, great pal of mine. Although we don't talk often, we have the kind of strong bond that endures. Alice at Masque Benefit, February 23/24, 1978, Elk's Lodge. The top images were used in…
Angel or Devil? All who knew Black Randy have only one answer: Devil. Black Randy was quite a piece of work! He over-indulged in everything: food, drink, drugs and worse of all, mistreating everyone around him. I took these Polaroids end of 1979-80, no idea where. He could be an entertaining and clever performer. But offstage -- glad he's long…
I shot Blondie's LA Debut at the Whisky, Feb 1977. How one of my photos became a controversial cover image, used for decades in all kinds of media (usually without my permission, credit or payment) and how it negatively impacted my photo taking and life is a story I've told many times. I tell it in my Punk Pioneers Podcast…
Blondie debuted Feb, 1977, first on double bill with Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers (the TP on her gown), then with THE greatest punk double bill, with The Ramones! At the world famous Whisky. We danced at Debbie's feet and delighted at the whole band. They were very cool offstage too! Debbie wore a wedding gown, which she pulled off…
My punk photo life was ending, due to years of spending money taking photos and not making any money. But I had to photograph the Clash in England. Their record company booked awful places for them to perform in California. My Clash in England photos are stunning, amazing, breathtaking. These are my two faves out of hundreds. The bottom image,…
My punk photo life was ending, due to years of spending money taking photos and not making any money. But I had to photograph the Clash in England. Their record company booked awful places for them to perform in California. My Clash photos in England are stunning, amazing, breathtaking. Joe Strummer was THE most mesmerizing performer. Such a treat to…
The Damned were the first British punk band to play in LA, the Starwood, April 17 and 18, 1977. Great fun! #1977 #Damned #DaveVanian #Starwood #PunkFashions #PunkPhotos #PunkPioneers #JennyLens #CollagePrint
The Damned were the first British punk band to play in LA, April 1977. Great fun! #1977 #Damned #CaptSensible #RatScabies #Rodney #RodneyBingenheimer #BompRecordsStore #Starwood #PunkFashions #PunkPhotos #PunkPioneers #JennyLens #CollagePrint
Slash Magazine threw a party for Devo, before they ever played live in LA, July 1977. #1977-1978 #Devo #BoojieBoy #PunkFashions #PunkPhotos #PunkPioneers #JennyLens #CollagePrint
