Ramones, CBGB, New York City, 1976 (1)

Photographed at CBGB in 1976, this image documents the Ramones at the epicenter of the emerging punk movement. The photograph reflects the raw minimalism and confrontational clarity that would define both the band and the era.

Roberta Bayley’s proximity to the downtown New York scene positioned her as one of its primary visual chroniclers.

Silver gelatin print. Limited edition of 25. Printed from the original negative and issued under the artist’s supervision.