Patti Smith Group og John Cale, The Bottom Line, NYC, 1975

You can practically feel the punk energy jumping off this print—the black-and-white tones capture the raw intensity of that 1975 Bottom Line show perfectly. The detail in John Cale’s expression is haunting.

This Allan Tannenbaum shot perfectly captures the raw electricity of that 1975 Bottom Line show—the composition pulls you right into the crowd. The black-and-white grain gives it an authentic punk-era feel that no digital filter could replicate. I can almost hear the feedback just looking at it.

I’ve been a fan of that era for years, and this print finally gives me something tangible to connect with. The contrast between Patti and John Cale on stage feels almost electric, like you're right there at The Bottom Line.