Fine art photographs by Chris Stein documenting the New York punk scene

Danny Fields

Danny Fields occupies a singular place in the history of rock and punk culture. As both photographer and music industry figure, he was closely involved with the artists who shaped the New York underground in the 1970s, including The Ramones, The Stooges, MC5, and Patti Smith.

His photographs capture the formative years of punk with an immediacy that feels both intimate and historic. Shot in clubs, backstage environments, and the streets of New York and beyond, Fields’ images document a moment when music, attitude, and youth culture were being reinvented.

This collection presents a selection of Danny Fields’ photographs, offering a rare visual record of the early punk movement and the artists who defined it. Each print is produced directly from the original negative, signed by the photographer, stamped on the verso, and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

Ramones, London, UK, 1976 (1)

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Photographed during the Ramones’ first UK visit in 1976, this work captures the band at a pivotal moment as punk began to take hold beyond New York. The photograph was...

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Patti Smith at The Bitter End in New York, photographed by Danny Fields in 1975.

Patti Smith, the Bitter End, New York City, 1975

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Taken at The Bitter End in New York in 1975, this photograph captures Patti Smith during a defining moment in the downtown New York music scene. Available as a limited...

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Patti Smith at the Bitter End, New York City, 1975

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Taken at The Bitter End in New York in 1975, this photograph captures Patti Smith during a defining moment in the downtown New York music scene. Available as a limited...

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Patti Smith with Bob Dylan at The Bitter End in New York City, photographed by Danny Fields in 1975.

Patti Smith and Bob Dylan at the Bitter End, New York City, 1975

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Taken at The Bitter End in New York City in 1975, this photograph captures Patti Smith and Bob Dylan together during a formative moment in downtown music culture. Available as...

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Ramones, London, UK, 1976 (2)

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Captured in London in 1976, this photograph reflects the Ramones’ early impact on the UK scene, at a moment when punk was beginning to take shape internationally. This work is...

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The Clash and The Ramones, Londres, 1976

The Clash and the Ramones, London, 1976

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Captured in London in 1976, this photograph reflects the Ramones’ early impact on the UK scene, at a moment when punk was beginning to take shape internationally. This work is...

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