Jan 01, 1998 book descriptiontoo much too soon is the definitive story of the most outrageous glam rock band of them all the new york dolls. In the early 70s, rock photographer bob gruen and his wife nadya purchased a portable video recorder. In addition to offering footage from eastcoast performances at kennys castaways and maxs kansas city. Although their original lineup fell apart quickly, the bands first two albumsnew york dolls 1973 and too much too soon 1974became among the most popular cult records in rock. Now for the first time ever this footage is unveiled. As photographer bob gruen explained to rolling stone, everyone from joe strummer, gene simmons to bret michaels all said they were influenced by the new york dolls. The history of rock and roll couldnt be documented without bob gruens photographs. Gruens photographs are the perfect accompaniment to his mustsee 2005 documentary of the group, all dolled up.
The dolls, peddling transgender posturing and incendiary rock n roll, were dumped by the record business after making just two albums. New york dolls tickets, 2020 concert tour dates ticketmaster. Bob gruen is one of the most well known and respected photographers in rock and roll. Bob gruen and thenwife nadya beck logged over 40 hours of film of the dolls, and from this footage comes this new documentary. The history of rock and roll couldnt be documented without bob gruen s photographs.
Vinyl picture disc packaged with the amazing new york dolls documentary, all dolled up on dvd. Documentary about legendary rock n roll guitarist johnny thunders. Prints are generally made to order and delivery usually takes 4 to 6 weeks. Bob gruens birthday party and told her i was writing a book. The shop is offering the option to request a personalized inscription and have the book mailed out for those unable to attend in person. Filmed by bob gruen, the footage follows the band from gigs in clubs such as kennys castaways and maxs kansas city, and includes candid interviews and backstage scenes. Free to photo london ticket holders but rsvp is recommended. Book descriptiontoo much too soon is the definitive story of the most outrageous glam rock band of them all the new york dolls. Futhermore, there will be screenings of all dolled up, a documentary made by bob gruen and nadya beck of their early 1970s video footage of the new york dolls and an early 1970s documentary video of ike and tina turner on stage and at home.
John lennon and yoko ono, photographed by bob gruen at the fillmore east in new york city, august 1972. New york dolls all dolled up films by bob gruen and. Filmed by bob gruen, the footage follows the band from gigs in clubs such as kennys castaways and maxs kansas city. With david johansen, arthur kane, jerry nolan, sylvain sylvain. In the spring of 2007 faap university in sao paulo, brazil presented an exhibition of bob gruens work. The photographs of bob gruen by abrams hardback, 2008 about this product. All dolled up, a dvd documentary made by bob gruen and nadya beck of their early 70s video footage of the new york dolls, was released in 2005. Big apple glampunk godfathers the new york dolls hit the road in this documentary featuring footage shot by rock photographer bob gruen and his wife nadya during the bands early1970s heyday. Last year he was the subject of a showtime documentary, rock n roll exposed. Along with the velvet underground and the stooges, they were one of the first bands of the early punk rock scenes.
A recovering alcoholic and converted mormon, arthur killer kane, reunites with his old band, the new york dolls, after 30 years. Photographer bob gruen described the awkward kanes stage presence as that of a giant frankenstein. This feature length documentary captures the band during early performances in new york at kennys castaways and maxs kansas city, then follows the dolls. All dolled up is a new feature length documentary about the new yorkbased protopunks. More recently, bob has photographed the new york dolls reunion, jesse malin, green day, ryan adams, courtney love and other new popular acts. The highlyanticipated book, the clash, photographs by bob gruen, is slated for release later this month. The new york dolls were an american hard rock band formed in new york city in 1971. The photographs of bob gruenand preorder is available online. The film looks at his time with the new york dolls and the heartbreakers and also details his solo career and tragic life. Bob gruen lives with his wife, elizabeth, in greenwich village, new york. David warner ellisdavid warner ellis redferns t he dolls appearance on the old grey whistle test kickstarted the war between punks and hippies. The picture disc features over half an hour of rare interviews. At 68, music photographer bob gruen still rocks bloomberg.
It was nominated for both a satellite award and a grand jury prize at the sundance film festival, where it premiered in 2005. See hear yoko the brand new book by bob gruen and jody denberg chronicling over 40 years of her life and work. Arthur, motion picture musicexcerpts music musicians musicperformance new age musicians new york statenew york new york dolls musical group. Apr 08, 2006 g reg whiteleys new york doll is a rockumentary of rather limited interest about arthur killer kane, bass player in the influential glamrock band the new york dolls who were together in the. Titled rockers, the exhibition attracted 40,000 visitors. Original signed prints along with limited edition copies of his book sometime in new york are available through govinda gallery, washington, d. The 50 year argument, an hbo documentary the new york. All dolled up, a dvd documentary made by bob gruen and nadya beck of their early 70s video footage of the new york dolls, was released in 2005 with a followup dvd, lookin fine on television released in 2011. Photos from legendary rock photographer bob gruens book iggy pop, debbie harry, johnny ramone and more talk about the glam punks legacy.
In addition to offering footage from eastcoast performances at kennys. A new york dolls story 2005, living in oblivion 1995 and destiny road 2012. New york doll is a documentary based on the life of former new york dolls member arthur kane. A documentary on the dangerous life of the new york dolls and heartbreakers guitarist.
This feature length documentary captures the band during early performances in new york at kennys castaways and maxs kansas city, then follows the dolls on their tour of the west coast, including footage from the whisky a go go, the real don steele show, rodney bingenheimers e club and much more. G reg whiteleys new york doll is a rockumentary of rather limited interest about arthur killer kane, bass player in the influential glamrock band the new york dolls who were together in the. All dolled up, a dvd documentary made by bob gruen and nadya beck of their early 70s video footage of the new york dolls, was released in 2005 with a followup. His work is licensed for publication worldwide by star file photo agency, new york. In the spring of 2007 faap university in sao paulo, brazil presented an exhibition of bob gruen s work. This show features some unique period performances and interviews that were shot on video by bob gruen and nadya beck. In a period of three years they shot over 40 hours of new york dolls footage. With rachel amodeo, nina antonia, nite bob, leee black childers. Which 2017 film features the new york dolls song lonely planet boy.
The new york dolls importance as the missing link between glam and punk rock and their lasting influence on subsequent bands cannot be overstated, so it is good news that bob gruen has gathered together his very best photos of them, for this excellent book, that captures their inyerface streetwise attitude and the charm of their shambolic, but utterly compelling live performances so perfectly. The music business has changed a lot since then, but gruen is arguably bigger than ever. May 26, 2010 new york dolls licensed to youtube by umg. In addition to offering footage from eastcoast performances at. Drawn from footage over a period of three years, bob gruen and his wife nadya used a portable video recorder to create this featurelength documentary following the band from their early performances in new york to their west coast tour. Documentary about the legendary american rock band, a major influence on the later punk movement and on bands such as the sex pistols. Some people it was the music, some people it was the look, some people it was the attitude. Avid bookshop will have copies of his books for salejohn lennon. The new york dolls play mock rock on british tv music. The directors, rock photographer bob gruen, and his then wife, nadya beck, owned an early video camera and shot many hours of footage of the dolls in the early 1970s.