Punk icons and their untold stories, the human side of musical legends is a great title. Who among the writers, interviewers, disc jockeys, photographers, fans, lovers, family, and friends can tell the story about the human side of musical legends? Each can tell a version; nobody can tell the whole story. Stories like essays, articles, interviews and even statistics are inherently biased, only a photograph is worth a thousand words. The B-52’s photographed by Michael Grecco. Unbiased Essence In Black and White Can anyone capture the spirit of the energy that fed the unapologetic individualis ..read more

The global impact of Punk was driven by a sound of raw, unrehearsed intensity, it was a soundtrack of revolution. In the turbulent 1970s headlines were dominated by movements. Gay rights, women’s liberation, civil rights, the end of the utopian vision of the hippies, Roe v Wade, Watergate, the Cold War, the anti-war movement, the death of Elvis Presley and the birth of the Punk movement. Music was dominated by corporate rock, disco and a handful of entrenched big-name musicians and bands. The hopes, dreams and visions of 60s activists gained corporate sponsors, slick ad campaigns and polished ..read more

The echoes of anarchy, a core message of punk in all its shades continues to resonate in today’s world. In the 1950s, Rock ‘n Roll morphed out of black blues and fused with pop. It was labeled as the devil’s music and banned in towns and cities throughout the world. This made it more appetizing. It quickly took over the music scene. Throughout the 1960s Rock ‘n Roll became the popular music of choice. Once considered the music of anarchy that would destroy civilized society, it was tamed, packaged, sanitized, and sold by record companies that soon controlled the stables of artists who produced ..read more

From stages to galleries, the punk rock photography of Michael Grecco transcends time. Through the eye of a 35 mm camera imprinted on black and white film and on rare occasions color Michael Grecco memorialized a historic cultural revolution. Billy Idol said, “I don’t think punk ever really dies, because punk rock attitude can never die. If your world doesn’t allow you to dream, move to one where you can.” Michael Grecco lived this punk creed and explored the darkness and light of black and white photography in capturing the spirit, emotions, thoughts, sounds and explosions of the grit and gri ..read more

Punk was a cultural revolution that was reflected beyond the stage, music, and lyrics. It was a movement of rebellion that was visual and captivating in Punk Photography. By the mid-1970s Rock and Roll, once the voice of rebellious youth, was quickly becoming an antiseptic corporate product to boost earnings for shareholders. While disco, arena rock, and packaged music was making a home in the centers of commerce in New York, LA, the UK and cities around the world, Punk was carving out its anti-establishment niche in the ungentrified neighborhoods that were home to the new wave artists and mus ..read more

Southern Michigan, New York City, Boston, LA, and London, all contributed to the birth of punk and punk’s defining moments. In the beginning, it was MC5, Iggy and the Stooges, the Ramones, Patti Smith, Flyboys, Runaways, and dozens of others who reinvented the grit, grind, and rawness of a sound and culture called punk. Punk was the antithesis and rejection of what was happening. Disco, arena rock and pop were sterilized, punk spit in the eye of conformity with a sound that created a culture. Punk set out to destroy the normalcy that the counterculture had become, the colors of the hippies wer ..read more

In the intertwined world of music and modern fashion, few genres have left an indelible mark quite like punk rock. Its influence stretches far beyond the sound, seeping into the very fabric of modern fashion. To truly appreciate this cultural synthesis, one must explore the visual chronicles of the era, particularly through Michael Grecco’s “Days of Punk” collection, which captures the essence of punk’s fashion revolution. The punk movement, born in the gritty underground clubs of the 1970s, was not just a musical rebellion but also a sartorial one. It represented a radical departure from the ..read more

From its raucous inception in the 1970s, punk rock has been more than just a genre – it’s been a cultural movement, and punk evolution is constantly evolving and influencing generations. This journey from underground clubs to mainstream fame is not just a tale of musical evolution; it’s the story of a genre’s enduring influence and adaptability. Punk rock, initially a fleeting rebellion, has proven to be a resilient and transformative force. In the 1970s, punk’s birth was a direct challenge to the era’s prevailing music styles. Bands like The Ramones and The Clash surfaced with fast-paced, str ..read more

In the annals of music history, punk rock occupies a distinctive space, not only for its brash sound and raw energy but for its profound socio-political impact. This genre, emerging in the turbulent 1970s, went far beyond the realms of music. It became a powerful vehicle for societal change, championed by its pioneering artists. The influence of icons like Joe Strummer of The Clash, Henry Rollins of Black Flag, and Patti Smith wasn’t limited to their albums; it extended into the core of socio-political activism. Joe Strummer and The Clash famously used their music as a means to address issues ..read more

Punk rock, a genre born from the depths of cultural and political dissent, was not just a musical style but a revolution in its own right. Emerging in the 1970s, it was as much a rebellion against the music industry’s status quo as it was a platform for political commentary. Bands like Dead Kennedys, The Clash, and others didn’t just create songs; they created anthems that challenged global injustices and sparked activism, while simultaneously battling for a space within an industry that often sought to silence their unorthodox voices. Dead Kennedys photographed by celebrity photographer Mich ..read more