NYC Street Photography by Matt Weber

July 28, 2012

“CBGB” The Bowery 1986

Filed under: (Street photography), Old New York, signs, Urban Landscape — Tags: , , , , , , , — Matt Weber @ 11:33 am

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  1. siiigggghhhh…before The Developers killed it all…

    Comment by Brian Westbye — July 28, 2012 @ 12:48 pm

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  2. “Developers are people too”…Just kidding…1986 might have been the year Guns & Roses played there before they became big…

    Comment by Matt Weber — July 28, 2012 @ 2:37 pm

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  3. What a coincidence. I just came from Barnes & Nobles where I spent almost an hour looking at Bob Gruen’s book, Rock Seen.

    Of course the book included photos of acts both in and outside of the club, but I can honestly say none of them captured the aura of CBGB’s or the surrounding area as well as your photo, Matt.

    Several years I was at the Morrison Hotel Gallery on Bowery (although I don’t think it’s there any more) checking out a Bob Gruen exhibition. Besides the woman behind the desk, I was the only one there. I was blown away by the show and the number of 1970s acts he captured on film. On my way out, the woman working was chatting with a man. As I approached them she said, “Oh….let me introduce you to the photographer of the exhibit…Bob Gruen.”

    Unfortunately, I was star struck and probably didn’t make the best first impression or ask any of a million amazing questions he could have answered.

    I did pull it together enough to ask if he’d sign a copy of the book he was selling at the gallery if I purchased it. He did. :-)

    Comment by greg — July 28, 2012 @ 11:46 pm

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  4. A friend of mine worked on several projects with Bob and I met him at a few concerts. He has worked very hard. Harder than most people do in any field!
    I can’t even begin to guess how many shows he has covered…

    Comment by Matt Weber — July 29, 2012 @ 10:20 am

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  5. The good old times, Matt. And that you hit me while wearing my old worn-out CBGB shirt must mean something.
    All the best & safe travels, Fritsch.

    Comment by hobokollektiv — July 30, 2012 @ 1:26 pm

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  6. My CBGB’s T shirt doesn’t really fit anymore…Oh well.

    Comment by Matt Weber — July 30, 2012 @ 2:30 pm

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