Michael Grecco's extraordinary punk photography collection truly captures the spirit of the late 70s and early 80s punk movement. His extensive body of work includes an extraordinary collection of images that document the raw energy, vibrancy, and abandon of those involved at the heart of the punk club scene in places like Boston and New York.
As a newly qualified professional photographer and avid club-goer, Michael was uniquely positioned to chronicle this revolutionary time in music and those who created it. His archive includes iconic images of leading US and UK bands who pioneered the movement including The Clash, Buzzcocks, Ramones, Sex Pistols, Billy Idol, Adam & the Ants, Talking Heads, Siouxsie & The Banshees and The Cramps.
In 2020 Michael published his acclaimed book 'Punk, Post Punk, New Wave: Onstage, Backstage, In Your Face, 1978-1991' that contains over 160 photographs taken of the scene many of which were previously unseen. The release was supported by an exhibition 'Days of Punk' that continues to tour in the US and Europe.
As Michael Grecco says. “And when punk came, it was groundbreaking, it was expressive, it was authentic. People said and played and did what they wanted” and he was there to capture it all.
So enjoy Michael Grecco's limited edition collection of iconic punk, post-punk and new-wave prints featured below. If you want to know more about Michael and his photography career then you can read about him in our interview here
Stunning photograph of Billy Idol taken by Michael Grecco in Boston, USA in 1982.
Joe Strummer of The Clash photographed by Michael Grecco in Boston, Massachusetts in 1981
Stunning photograph of Poison Ivy of The Cramps taken by Michael Grecco in Boston, USA in 1980.
Adam Ant photographed by Michael Grecco posing in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA in 1981
David Byrne of Talking Heads performing onstage in Boston, USA in November 1980
The Clash photographed backstage in Boston, Massachusetts, USA in May 1981.
Kid Congo Powers of The Cramps lying on the floor playing guitar at The Channel in Boston, USA in 1980.
Adam & The Ants captured in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA in 1981.
Pete Shelley sitting in front of a mirror with the other Buzzcocks in the reflection in Boston, USA in November 1980
David Byrne and Adrian Belew, Talking Heads photographed by Michael Grecco in Boston, USA in 1981
Siouxsie & The Banshees relaxing in Boston, Massachusetts, USA in 1980.
Elvis Costello onstage at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, USA in 1980.
The Buzzcocks photographed by Michael Grecco in Boston, Massachusetts in 1980
Johnny Ramone of the Ramones performing in Boston, USA in January 1981 photographed by Michael Grecco
Punk band the Slits performing at The Channel in Boston, USA in November 1980.
Limited edition screen print of a mugshot of Prince created by artist David Studwell
Led Zeppelin performing at Madison Square Garden, New York, USA 1977.
Stunning image of Amy Winehouse taken in a North London launderette during a photo shoot in winter 2004.
Underwater photo of Krist Novoselic in a LA swimming pool whilst on a Nirvana publicty shoot
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