18 6 / 2013
When I got home from work today, I was flipping through the channels when I noticed a documentary about one of my favorite rock n’ roll photographers, Bob Gruen, was about to air on Cinemax. I ended up watching the entire thing, enthralled by his commentary about different shows and his photography techniques. It was also a treat to hear different artists he’s worked with over the years talk about music and rock culture.
I had the privilege of meeting Mr. Gruen back in 2010 during a rock photography exhibit in my hometown that I was invited to attend. He spoke of his days with John Lennon, The Clash, trying to photograph Bob Dylan, and hanging around CBGB in NYC.
After his presentation, we talked briefly about music, festivals, our cameras, so on and so forth. He gave me advice for photographing shows. He was brilliant. An absolute joy to get to know. Although I in no way consider myself a photographer (I just love snapping photos, even if they don’t always come out great)- I was inspired. I still am.
I strongly recommend to those of you interested in rock n’ roll photography to check out the documentary, and to look up some of Bob’s work. Some of the most iconic photos of world renowned artists have been snapped by him.
This is a photo from the day I met him. My father, who I proudly brought as my date to the event, insisted. He said I looked positively giddy.
18 6 / 2013
15 6 / 2013
I saw The Rolling Stones last night. I’m still recovering. It was one of the most memorable, fun concerts I’ve ever had the privilege of witnessing. I’m a life-long fan (Mick Jagger is still my #1 crush, even in his 70s. Most people my age can’t even move the way he did last night without getting winded) and it really was a dream come true.
I’m so thrilled I finally got to see them perform. I think I’m still in a stage of disbelief.
04 6 / 2013
I CANNOT STOP LAUGHING OMG
I AM PISSING OH MY GOSH WHY IS THIS THE FUNNIEST THING I’VE EVER SEEN/HEARD
I THOUGHT I WAS THE ONLY ONE
THIS SITE I SWEAR TO GOD.
(via ruinedchildhood)
04 6 / 2013
03 6 / 2013
30 5 / 2013
Still cackling at “OH MY GOD WHAT IS THAT EVEN LIKE?!”
(Source: mariaoohlala, via brandos)
19 5 / 2013
“Nobody says anything about that”
I’ve reblogged this about 40 times. But let me do it again.
(Source: -intheround, via skierank)
