New York Dolls, David Johansen, 1974

The grain and contrast in this Lynn Goldsmith shot feel like 1974 is still happening in the room. I keep catching myself staring at Johansen’s expression, it’s got that raw, unpolished energy you just don’t find in modern prints. The archival paper gives it a heft that makes it feel like a real coll

The print quality really brings out the grit in Lynn Goldsmith's original photo of David Johansen. The paper has a nice matte finish that makes the black and white tones feel authentic to the 1970s. It’s a great piece for any rock fan’s wall.

I’ve been searching for a print that captures the raw energy of 1970s rock, and this shot of David Johansen really delivers. You can almost hear the chaos of the Dolls’ live show just from the way he’s holding the mic. The photographer’s eye for that moment makes it feel like a time capsule.