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Bob Dylan on stage with band, crowd cheering, holding guitar, Playing in the Band

Vintage Rock Photography

Authentic Prints from the 1970s

Own limited-edition prints of Bob Dylan, The Grateful Dead, Joni Mitchell, Patti Smith, and more — rare archival photographs -- many shot in color, unusual for concert photography at that time-- from National Geographic filmmaker and photographer Ron Bowman's personal collection.

 

Historic images from an era-defining moment in American music, preserved for collectors as well as music lovers. Each print accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, signed by the photographer.

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Podcast Host of The Grateful Dead Hour Logo.

“LOVE the 1974 Hollywood Bowl shot of the Dead! I was there, and very near your POV!”

DAVID GANS

Podcast Host of The Grateful Dead Hour

Author of "Playing in the Band: An Oral and Visual Portrait of the Grateful Dead"

Rare archival wide-angle photograph of The Grateful Dead performing in front of the legendary Wall of Sound. High-quality fine art gallery print capturing the iconic 1974 concert stage production.

The Grateful Dead's legendary Wall of Sound

Rare archival concert photography of Bob Dylan's landmark reunion with The Band on stage. Iconic 1970s live performance available as a high-quality fine art gallery print for collectors.

Bob Dylan's landmark reunion with the Band

“It’s wonderful to see new images of Dylan from the 1970s which are marvelous !”

STEVEN RINGS

Associate Professor in the Department of Music at the University of Chicago

Author of  "What Did You Hear? The Music of Bob Dylan" and related articles.

“I wish I'd had your photos 25 years ago, when I was preparing the Grateful Dead book for publication.”

DENNIS MCNALLY

Former Grateful Dead publicist

Author of “A Long Strange Trip: The Inside History of the Grateful Dead”

Rare archival concert photography of Jerry Garcia performing at Winterland Arena, 1974. Iconic close-up stage portrait available as a High-quality fine art gallery print for Grateful Dead collectors.

The Dead's 1974 "Farewell" concerts at Winterland Arena, SF

Artists in the Archive

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Fine art print of Bob Dylan performing at the 1974 LA Forum concert.

BOB DYLAN

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Rare archival Grateful Dead concert photograph featuring a close-up of the drum kit detail, Winterland Arena 1974. Fine art gallery print available for collectors.

GRATEFUL DEAD

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Rare archival Jerry Garcia Band concert photography featuring Jerry Garcia making eye contact with the camera alongside of other band members. Professional high-quality gallery print for music art collections.

JERRY GARCIA BAND

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Intimate archival photography of Joni Mitchell performing live with eyes closed at the microphone. Museum-quality fine art print from the rare 1970s concert collection.

JONI MITCHELL

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Candid archival photography of Patti Smith on stage, holding the microphone and looking toward the audience. Iconic 1970s concert moment available as a high-quality fine art gallery print.

PATTI SMITH

RON'S PICKS

Singer-songwriter performing on stage with a guitar, microphone, and flowers; Playing in the Band.

Joni Mitchell's transformative 1974 tour

Man playing guitar onstage, raising arm, with fellow band members in background Playing in the Band

When the Dead paused performing in 1975, Bob Weir formed the band Kingfish

Man holding up his hand, wearing a shirt, dark background Playing in the Band

Patti Smith, breakout debut tour 1976

“ These are beautiful photos of Dylan.  I was actually at one of those shows and remember well the vibe. Love your other photos as well, especially the ones of Jerry Garcia.”

TIMOTHY HAMPTON

Professor at the University of California at Berkeley teaching Bob Dylan courses
Author of "Bob Dylan's Poetics:  How the Songs Work"

ABOUT PLAYING IN THE BAND
VINTAGE ROCK PHOTOGRAPHY

A treasure trove of rock history has emerged from the personal archives of 8-time Emmy nominated National Geographic filmmaker Ron Bowman. Dozens of forgotten negatives --many shot in color which was rare for concert photography of the era -- capturing the explosive energy of 1970s concerts by the Grateful Dead, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Patti Smith and others. Bowman photographed these headliners when he was just a teenage rock and roll fan armed with his trusty 35mm Nikon and a burning passion for live music.

 

"It all started during the pandemic, when I finally had time to wonder: what had become of those images I shot some 50 years ago? I was nervous opening that box in storage, half-expecting to find degraded trash. To my relief, the Kodak negatives-- color and black-and-white-- were still pristine, full of rich tones and detail. But even more remarkable, it was a time capsule transporting me back to a very exuberant time in my life. When we were young, live music could be so transcendent-- a guitar solo could move you to tears; every moment felt so urgent and alive."

 

These images reveal the raw power of these legendary, live performances through the lens of someone who would go on to become a master visual storyteller. Fleeting moments of musical magic transformed into stunning photographic art, capturing an extraordinary era in music history—and now, for the first time, are available for collectors and music lovers to own.

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Winterland marquee, WINTERLAND visible text, people gathered at venue entrance
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Man cuts image of band with paper cutter Playing in the Band.

Crafted for Collectors

Archival-quality prints available framed or unframed, with certificate of authenticity. Worldwide shipping available.

Bob Dylan performing on stage with a crowd cheering in the background. Playing in the Band

Framing Option: Available in a classic black wood frame with white matte — designed to complement every image.

Group of people in the crowd, some with white shirts and a skirt.

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