New York Portrait Photographer

Musicians 50+ Peppy Castro

Peppy Castro © Leland Bobbé

Peppy Castro © Leland Bobbé

This is Peppy Castro one of the early pioneers of the Psychedelic Garage band rock era. At age 17 he was one of the founding members of the legendary rock group, The Blues Magoos. He also starred in the original Broadway production of Hair. His songs have been recorded by the likes of Diana Ross, Kiss and Cher among others.

 

Musicians 50+ Sal Maida

© Leland Bobbé

© Leland Bobbé

This is bass player Sal Maida. Sal’s played with Roxy Music, Sparks, Milk’n Cookies, and currently Cracker. I’ve known Sal since the 70’s . . .

Musicians 50+ Andy Shernoff

© Leland Bobbe

© Leland Bobbe

Continuing my Musicians 50+ this is Andy Shernoff, bass player and songwriter from NYC punk rockers The Dictators. He also played bass and sang backing vocals on Joey Ramone’s  solo album. His songs have been covered by The Ramones, Joey Ramone, Dion and Mary Weiss from The Shangri La’s.

Half-Drag Book Cover

© Leland Bobbé

© Leland Bobbé

This Half-Drag image is the cover of a newly released French novel. The female side is the front cover and the male side is the inside flap.

Musicians 50+ Desmond Sullivan

© Leland Bobbé

© Leland Bobbé

This is my portrait of Desmond Sullivan, guitar player in The Planets.

Musicians 50+ Lisa Burns

© Leland Bobbé

© Leland Bobbé

This is singer/songwriter Lisa Burns. She’s the latest in my series of portraits in musicians over the age of 50.

 

New Portrait – Robin Bobbé

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I took this portrait of my wife, Robin near our upstate NY home in Deposit NY with the help of some fill flash from my trusty Nikon speedlight.

Musicians 50+ Walter Lure

© Leland Bobbé

© Leland Bobbé

This is my portrait of Walter Lure guitar player with The Heartbreakers. How many of you can say that you toured with The Sex Pistols?

Musicians 50+ John Berenzy

© Leland Bobbé

© Leland Bobbé

Ex-band mate, current soul mate and best friend, John Berenzy is an extraordinary musician. Singer, songwriter, poet and guitar player extraordinaire, John is the real deal.

Neo-Burlesque on BuzzFeed

© Leland Bobbé

© Leland Bobbé

A selection of my Neo-Burlesque portraits are currently running on BuzzFeed.