Debbie Harry, Blondie’s LA Debut, Wearing thrift store wedding dress and veil. Prints beautifully! You can see veil netting and embroidery on sleeves. I literally stood right beneath Debbie, next to the Whisky stage. Whisky, Feb 1977. #Blondie #DebbieHarry #Whisky #JennyLens #PunkPioneersDotCom #PunkPioneers #PunkPioneersJennyLens #PunkPhotosForSale
Debbie Harry, Blondie’s LA Debut, Wearing thrift store wedding dress and veil. “TP” is Tom Petty, on the same bill. Whisky, Feb 1977. Chris Stein mentioned THIS photo on Debbie's book tour, Fall 2019. Now YOU can own this, museum quality print. Such fun memories! #Blondie #DebbieHarry #Whisky #JennyLens #PunkPioneersDotCom #PunkPioneers #PunkPioneersJennyLens #PunkPhotosForSale
Debbie Harry, Blondie’s LA Debut, Whisky Floor, Feb 1977. THE INfamous Photo which got me banned from shooting Blondie again. Yet THIS PHOTO became LEGENDARY. #JennyLens #PunkPioneersDotCom #PunkPioneers #PunkPioneersJennyLens #PunkPhotosForSale
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…
Elvis Costello, LA Debut, Whisky, November 18, 1977. This was published in Oui, a magazine from Playboy for women. #ElvisCostello #Whisky #JennyLens #PunkPioneersDotCom #PunkPioneers #PunkPioneersJennyLens #PunkPhotosForSale
The Jam's LA Debut, Whisky, October 7, 1977. A similar photo of mine was used by their record company, Mercury Records. They paid for editorial, but used in ads. I was paid $30 but should have been paid $300 for commercial usage. So the next time you all think I'm so rich and famous, STFU! THIS happened to me ALL…
Joan Jett and Johnny Rotten at the Whisky, March 9, 1978. #JoanJett #JohnnyRotten #Whisky #JennyLens #PunkPioneersDotCom #PunkPioneers #PunkPioneersJennyLens #PunkPhotosForSale
Mumps, Van Halen, the Whisky, May 29, 1977. Recently, The Ellen Show used THIS image when they needed a photo of the Whisky! #Mumps #Whisky #JennyLens #PunkPioneersDotCom #PunkPioneers #PunkPioneersJennyLens #PunkPhotosForSale
I stood on the Whisky stairs and photographed the Runaways several times in 1977. "Dueling Guitars, Joan Jett and Lita Ford, August 27, 1977, the Whisky," is a VERY beloved and popular photograph. Joan Jett and Jackie Fox is very rare and never been printed. Photographed earlier in 1977. #1977 #Runaways #JoanJett #LitaFord #JackieFox #Whisky #PunkFashions #PunkPhotos #PunkPioneers #JennyLens #CollagePrint
Joan Jett, Runaways guitarist and singer, Screamers drummer and future Oscar nominated Production Designer and Art Director, KK Barrett and “Farrah Faucet-Minor,” Whisky, April 1977. X wrote “Los Angeles” about “Farrah.” “She had to leave, she started to hate ... Jews.” Exene saw and heard how she treated me. Farrah later apologized for what she always said to me. I…
The Screamers are my all time fave #2 band, after X. They put on the BEST shows!! Gave the BEST parties! Everyone loved lead singer Tomata du Plenty. I saw them at Bomp Records store opening and asked if they'd go outside for photos (not my first time photographing them). I love Trio standing in North Hollywood as the sun…
The Screamers are my all time fave #2 band, after X. They put on the BEST shows!! Gave the BEST parties! Everyone loved lead singer Tomata du Plenty. Tommy Gear, top left, Stardust Ballroom, July 1978. Bottom live at the Whisky, either 1978 or 1979. I rented a couple of big lights and photographed them at home, Spring 1977. #1977…
Sham 69, Jimmy Pursey in mid-air. GREAT fun! LA Debut, Whisky, Dec 7, 1979. #Sham69 #JimmyPursey #Whisky #JennyLens #PunkPioneersDotCom #PunkPioneers #PunkPioneersJennyLens #PunkPhotosForSale
Tom Verlaine, Television LA Debut, Whisky, April 14, 1977. #TomVerlaine #Television #Whisky #JennyLens #PunkPioneersDotCom #PunkPioneers #PunkPioneersJennyLens #PunkPhotosForSale
I photographed Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers at the Whisky, February 1977. I was there to photograph the LA debut of a band from New York, Blondie. I believe this was Tom Petty and the Heartbreaker's LA debut too. I was stunned seeing some of these photos. I had no idea I shot some moving, evocative images of this classic…
I photographed Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers at the Whisky, February 1977. I was there to photograph the LA debut of a band from New York, Blondie. I believe this was Tom Petty and the Heartbreaker's LA debut too. I was stunned seeing some of these photos. I had no idea I shot some moving, evocative images of this classic…
I photographed Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers at the Whisky, February 1977. I was there to photograph the LA debut of a band from New York, Blondie. I believe this was Tom Petty and the Heartbreaker's LA debut too. I was stunned seeing some of these photos. I had no idea I shot some moving, evocative images of this classic…
I photographed Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers at the Whisky, February 1977. I was there to photograph the LA debut of a band from New York, Blondie. I believe this was Tom Petty and the Heartbreaker's LA debut too. I was stunned seeing some of these photos. I had no idea I shot some moving, evocative images of this classic…
I photographed Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers at the Whisky, February 1977. I was there to photograph the LA debut of a band from New York, Blondie. I believe this was Tom Petty and the Heartbreaker's LA debut too. I was stunned seeing some of these photos. I had no idea I shot some moving, evocative images of this classic…
I photographed Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers at the Whisky, February 1977. I was there to photograph the LA debut of a band from New York, Blondie. I believe this was Tom Petty and the Heartbreaker's LA debut too. I was stunned seeing some of these photos. I had no idea I shot some moving, evocative images of this classic…
I photographed Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers at the Whisky, February 1977. I was there to photograph the LA debut of a band from New York, Blondie. I believe this was Tom Petty and the Heartbreaker's LA debut too. I was stunned seeing some of these photos. I had no idea I shot some moving, evocative images of this classic…
I photographed Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers at the Whisky, February 1977. I was there to photograph the LA debut of a band from New York, Blondie. I believe this was Tom Petty and the Heartbreaker's LA debut too. I was stunned seeing some of these photos. I had no idea I shot some moving, evocative images of this classic…
Van Halen, David Lee Roth, Eddie Van Halen, the Whisky, May 29, 1977. I knew they’d be huge. But I shot punk. No regrets. #VanHalen #DavidLeeRoth #EddieVanHalen #Whisky #JennyLens #PunkPioneersDotCom #PunkPioneers #PunkPioneersJennyLens #RockPhotosForSale
David Lee Roth, Van Halen, Whisky backstage, May 29, 1977. I knew they’d be huge. But I shot punk. No regrets. #DavidLeeRoth #VanHalen #Whisky #JennyLens #PunkPioneersDotCom #PunkPioneers #PunkPioneersJennyLens #RockPhotosForSale
Eddie Van Halen, Van Halen, Whisky backstage, May 29, 1977. I knew they’d be huge. But I shot punk. No regrets. Eddie Van Halen #Van Halen #Whisky #JennyLens #PunkPioneersDotCom #PunkPioneers #PunkPioneersJennyLens #RockPhotosForSale
