The Clash - Softcover

Gruen, Bob

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1903399335 ISBN 13: 9781903399330

Publisher: Vision On Publishing Ltd, 2001

Synopsis

Through the 1970s, Bob Gruen had become designated lens to the decade's most celebrated acts including John and Yoko, The Stones, Elton John, Led Zeppelin and Ike and Tina Turner. When he met The Clash, however, a synergy of mutual respect and musical passion was established, leading to six years of documenting the globally worshipped band's adventures. This book includes an introduction by Chris Salewicz and commentary from the band throughout.

About this title

Synopsis:

The Clash were once called "the only band that mattered". This luxury book includes Bob Gruen's first-hand account of the band's evolution from rebellious political punk band to reggae-influenced pop-rock act. From Joe Strummer and the band performing live on stage, to capturing them at play off stage, Gruen has provided an insightful and enjoyable foray into the most musically innovative and commercially successful groups of the punk era. Including an introduction and text by renowned music journalist Chris Salewicz and contributions from the band.

About the Author:

Bob Gruen is one of the most well known and respected photographers in Rock and Roll. By the mid '70s he was already regarded as one of the foremost documenters of the scene working with major attractions such as John Lennon & Yoko Ono, Tina Turner, The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Elton John, Kiss etc., and also covering the emerging New Wave and Punk bands including The New York Dolls, Patti Smith, Clash, Sex Pistols, Ramones & Blondie.

About this edition

• Publisher: Vision On Publishing Ltd
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 1903399335
• ISBN 13: 9781903399330
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 200