Bob Gruen

The Back Room with Andy Ostroy

Such a thrill to have legendary rock and roll photographer Bob Gruen in The Back Room studio for a fascinating in-person, in-depth conversation about his illustrious seven-decade career photographing Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Smokey Robinson, Sonny & Cher, John Lennon and Yoko Ono, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Led Zeppelin, Bob Dylan, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Bob Marley, Blondie, Debbie Harry, The Rolling Stones, Mick Jagger, The Grateful Dead, The Who, Willie Nelson, Tina Turner, David Bowie, The Sex Pistols, The New York Dolls, The Clash, The Ramones, Kiss, Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, Peter Frampton, Elton John, Queen, Bruce Springsteen, The Beastie Boys, Green Day, The White Stripes, Sean Lennon, Maneskin and so many others.

You don't wanna miss this thoroughly engrossing chat as Bob takes us on a riveting ride back through his personal and professional life and shares incredible stories of meeting, hanging out with and becoming friends with the most celebrated artists of all time while capturing many of the most iconic, recognizable music photos ever including John Lennon's peace sign at the Statue of Liberty and wearing the white New York City t-shirt.

Got somethin' to say?! Email us at BackroomAndy@gmail.com Leave us a message: 845-307-7446 Twitter: @AndyOstroy

Produced by Andy Ostroy and Matty Rosenberg @ Radio Free Rhiniecliff Associate producer Jennifer Hammoud Music by Andrew Hollander Design by Cricket Lengyel

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