The Ramones pose for CREEM, 1978
Here’s a set of vintage photographs capturing rock stars, punks, and pop royalty playing pinball. Many of these are candid shots, taken on the road during downtime while on tour. Some were taken in such a casual environment that information regarding who took the photo, and when, is scarce.
Debbie Harry, 1977. Photo by Bob Gruen.
David Johansen, Lenny Kaye, Dee Dee Ramone, and Andy Paley at C.B.G.B.’s, 1977. Another one by Bob Gruen
Bob Dylan, c. 1965
Elvis Presley in a Detroit arcade, 1956
Bruce Springsteen, 1978
Gene Vincent, 1963
Joe Strummer
Tina Turner
Michael Jackson, c. 1983
Keith Moon explains why he loves pinball:
Previously on Dangerous Minds:
Pins and Needles: Vintage Pinball Machines
Stop-motion of Sesame Street’s ‘Pinball Number Count’
Finally: The ‘Big Lebowski’ pinball machine is here and it is gorgeous!