Bob Gruen is a well-known American music photographer who has captured some of the most iconic images of rock and roll legends over the past 50 years. He was born in New York City in 1945 and grew up in Manhattan. He began his photography career as a teenager, taking pictures of his friends and the city around him. Gruen's big break came in the early 1970s when he became John Lennon's personal photographer. He photographed Lennon during his "Lost Weekend" period in Los Angeles and was with him on the night he was assassinated in 1980. Gruen's photographs of Lennon have become some of the most famous images of the musician. In addition to Lennon, Gruen has photographed many other music icons, including The Rolling Stones, The Who, Led Zeppelin, Bob Dylan, and Patti Smith, among many others. His work has been published in numerous books and magazines, and he has had exhibitions of his photographs around the world. Gruen is also known for his activism and has been involved in many social and political causes throughout his career. He has used his photography to support issues such as anti-nuclear power and anti-war movements, and has also been a vocal advocate for artists' rights.
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Bob Gruen Ramones Globe Collectors Deck Set Foil Skateboard Art by Bob Gruen
Ramones Globe Collectors Deck Set- Foil Fine Art Limited Edition Print on Resin-7 Canadian Maple Skateboard Deck by Famous Punk Artist Bob Gruen. 2022 Edition of 100 4x Ramones Deck Set with Quilter Case including Punk Rock Legends: Joey Ramone, Johnny Ramone, Dee Dee Ramone, Tommy Ramone The Ramones Collector's Set includes four limited edition 8.25" decks, featuring Dee Dee, Tommy, Johnny and Joey Ramone mid-performance at the CBGB’s in 1976, captured by photographer Bob Gruen. Decks are constructed from Resin-7 Canadian maple and come in an embossed and quilted carry case, inspired by the Ramones’ iconic black leather jackets. Display these boards, store them, hang them on your wall, or skate them. Whatever you choose to do, we hope you are as proud of them as we are. Strictly limited to 100 sets globally.
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