Blauuuuw! Rock n’ Roll has been shot!

Heavy hitters like Ricky Powell, Chris Stein, and Dennis Hopper are all vital accomplices in murdering Rock and Roll photography! Shooting some of the most controversial, sexy, grungy, and memorable moments in music history.

Although some of the photos are deliberately staged, there is incredible creative genius displayed in the pages of this massive volume.

An incredible portfolio filled with over 200 photos and compiled by the best photographic editor/curator in the game, Gail Buckland. She writes and explains the relationship the photographers have with their subjects, and some of the moments that can only be told by the photographers themselves. Capturing some of candid moments in time that are priceless.

This kick ass book has gone into the collections of some of the most affluent photographers in the game, and is ‘blasting’ some unique photos for the eyes to absorb.

Hi Res images of some of the biggest names in music, and a vast amount of history. Finally, I get to see some of the icons my dad admired along side some of the peeps I grew up listening to and admiring.

Pick it up online or go into a bookstore and grab a copy if you didn’t go and get ya peeps their gift yet!

For an aspiring photographer, this book is an incredible reference into some of the best techniques, and styles of music photography.

So, all of you last minute shoppers who have friends that are into photography, or just into the music…this is a seriously hot gift!

Check out the exhibit that is still going on at the Brooklyn Museum, and pick up the book at a local retailer.

Just look at the paint they are using out there! Keep doing your thing guys, and hit us with another banger!

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James TOP, Manuel Vega, Vagabond, Janet Braun-Reinitz

Moderated: Frank Perez

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With friends like Grandmaster Caz, Nile Rodgers from Chic, and a list of many other celebs, the party was on and a huge success!

Looking forward to other works from DJ Disco Wiz, legendary… A personal SASTER favorite.

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We all will miss this true Legend of Graff History

An amazing life story this man has lived , and like few others, he is fortunate to be alive and tell it. There are few books that cover such issues and real life situations that some of the youth today are really dealing with. This book is in the likes of Piri Thomas and others, but on some 2010 ‘ish’.

The strength of this man is truly amazing and  there is nothing more ‘real’ than DJ Disco Wiz.

The title of his book reads, ‘It’s Just Begun’, and for this man, we know he has more than began to make his contribution to the culture and the lives of people interested in Hip Hop.

There will be a celebration of the life and book of DJ Disco Wiz next month. Celebrities like DJ Gradmaster Caz, Nile Rodgers and a whole bunch of others will be coming through, and there really aren’t many opportunities like this.

‘It’s Just Begun’ is a true Native New York tale, and it’s rare to catch books covering the history and lives of legends like DJ Disco Wiz. I’m hoping that a book like this triggers many more stories to come.

Check for all the clips for the full interview.

Getting to the cinema was a snap, really easy. Once we arrived, we quickly got our tickets and were in to see the feature of ‘Stations Of The Elevated’. This is a classic film from the 70’s that is a documentary and has a classic soundtrack from Charlie Mingus. This is one of the most brilliantly filmed and historic documentaries of graffiti culture, and has become a cult film of the genre, I just never get tired of seeing this film.

Not only was it great to see the film, but we had the opportunity to speak with the director [ Manfred Kirchheimer ] and to hear his story and take on Graffiti. We need to have more of these events in the NYC!

James Top and Alain Ket had also promoted some slides and film that made things interesting for the audience.

After the showing of the films, there was a quaint get together downstairs with canvas’ from some of the most renown cats in the game. Zephyr, Stak, Noxer and others have their works on display and if you have the cash, you can take some of these jammies home, they are for sale!

Andreas ‘Dress’ Vingaard is the curator of this fine affair, with Jessica Green and Philip Maysles / co- curators at the theater. They have done an excellent job getting these films up for viewing, so do take advantage of this opportunity to see them on the screen. Don’t front…. these films are shown once, and one time only!

The Maysles Cinema is focused on documentary, and ‘real life’ oriented film. I am glad to share with you, that this is also one of the only cinemas that I am aware of that goes by the ‘suggested’ price, and you can’t beat that in today’s economic times! So, everyone is welcome, and all contributions are greatly appreciated. I really can’t get over how fortunate we are to have a theater of this sort, and we need more of them!

And to let you know what’s up and coming at the theater – Counter Punch will be arriving to the Maysles Cinema, and this is going to feature some boxing ‘heavy weight’ documentaries. Loaded with boxing documentaries, there will be some historic boxing matches on the big screen. Visit their website to see who and what is going to be showing.