A Conversation with Famous Rock Photographer Bob Gruen

Thanks to Randy for pointing out this great interview with one of Stupefaction's fave photogs, Bob Gruen.

Crawdaddy!: Was there a defining moment for you, either before or after, that you thought, “Hey, photography is where it's at and this is what I'm going to do?”

Gruen: No. My parents always wanted me to get a real job. Photography was not considered a real job. I learned photography from my mom ’cause it was her hobby, but it was considered a hobby. I was supposed to work at some respectful place from nine to five and get a salary. Not ’til I was about 45, and I was putting out some limited edition books, did my mother finally figure out that maybe photography was a career. It certainly wasn't acceptable when I was starting out and it never amounted to much money, so it never really seemed like a career. Continued here.

And in case you haven't gotten the message by now, please visit Bob's website.