Published On Oct 17, 2023
In this episode, we sit down for a conversation with renowned rock photographer Bob Gruen. Bob has been documenting the artists, concerts, and clubs that have come to define rock music, and is responsible for some of the most iconic images of the idiom. Bob talks with John and Stewart about his artistic philosophy, his move from film to digital, and being a part of music history.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:41 - The beginnings of Gruen’s photography
6:10 - The Three Song Rule
7:55 - Lynn Goldsmith vs Andy Warhol
9:39 - The magic of photography
10:39 - Relationships from work
16:44 - The rules of photography
18:08 - Camera technology
19:33 - Digital vs Analog
22:31 - Remote work
26:06 - Lighting
28:42 - Parallels between music and photography
32:32 - John Lennon and Yoko Ono
37:20 - Right Place, Right Time
38:01 - Closing remarks
38:10 - Outro
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