Allan Tannenbaum – Vespera Gallery

Bob Marley, New York, 1976

Bob Marley, New York, 1976

By Allan Tannenbaum
Studio 54, Halloween, 1978

Studio 54, Halloween, 1978

By Allan Tannenbaum
Dolly Parton, Hotel Room, New York, 1977

Dolly Parton, Hotel Room, New York, 1977

By Allan Tannenbaum
The Rolling Stones at Danceteria, NYC, 1980

The Rolling Stones at Danceteria, NYC, 1980

By Allan Tannenbaum
About the Photographer
Allan Tannenbaum

Allan Tannenbaum is a New York-based photographer whose work documents the energy of the downtown music, nightlife and art scene, as well as pivotal moments in modern history. As photo editor and chief photographer of the SoHo Weekly News from 1973 to 1982, he captured the creative rebellion in New York, photographing John Lennon and Yoko Ono alongside the musicians and artists who defined the era.
Tannenbaum went on to an acclaimed career in photojournalism, covering international conflicts and major world events. His work has appeared in Rolling Stone, TIME, Newsweek, and LIFE, and has been exhibited worldwide. His celebrated books include New York in the 70s and John & Yoko: A New York Love Story. Across six decades, his photographs have preserved an unfiltered portrait of music, culture, and history.
Stevie Wonder, Playing Piano, Harlem, NYC, 1976

Stevie Wonder, Playing Piano, Harlem, NYC, 1976

By Allan Tannenbaum
Grateful Dead, Madison Square Garden, NYC

Grateful Dead, Madison Square Garden, NYC

By Allan Tannenbaum
Patti Smith, NYC, 1974

Patti Smith, NYC, 1974

By Allan Tannenbaum
The Ramones, CBGB, NYC, 1977

The Ramones, CBGB, NYC, 1977

By Allan Tannenbaum
Blondie, On the Roof, NYC, 1980

Blondie, On the Roof, NYC, 1980

By Allan Tannenbaum
Clarence Clemons, Bruce Springsteen and Steven Van Zandt, 1976

Clarence Clemons, Bruce Springsteen and Steven Van Zandt, 1976

By Allan Tannenbaum
Dolly Parton, In her Hotel Room, NYC, 1977

Dolly Parton, In her Hotel Room, NYC, 1977

By Allan Tannenbaum
Herbie Hancock, Rehearsal, Daily Planet Recording Studio, NYC, 1976

Herbie Hancock, Rehearsal, Daily Planet Recording Studio, NYC, 1976

By Allan Tannenbaum
James Brown, Jumping on Broadway, NYC, 1979

James Brown, Jumping on Broadway, NYC, 1979

By Allan Tannenbaum
Yoko Ono and John Lennon, In Front of the Dakota Apartments, NYC, 1980

Yoko Ono and John Lennon, In Front of the Dakota Apartments, NYC, 1980

By Allan Tannenbaum
Patti Smith and John Belushi, Saturday Night Live, 1976

Patti Smith and John Belushi, Saturday Night Live, 1976

By Allan Tannenbaum
Mick Jagger, Greenwich Village, NYC, 1975

Mick Jagger, Greenwich Village, NYC, 1975

By Allan Tannenbaum
Disco Sally, Studio 54

Disco Sally, Studio 54

By Allan Tannenbaum
David Byrne, CBGB, NYC, 1977

David Byrne, CBGB, NYC, 1977

By Allan Tannenbaum
Talking Heads, CBGB, NYC, 1977

Talking Heads, CBGB, NYC, 1977

By Allan Tannenbaum
The Cure, Columbus Ave, NYC, 1980

The Cure, Columbus Ave, NYC, 1980

By Allan Tannenbaum
Joe Strummer, JFK Airport, NYC, 1981

Joe Strummer, JFK Airport, NYC, 1981

By Allan Tannenbaum

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