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The Dead Boys

Emerging from the gritty New York punk scene of the mid-1970s, The Dead Boys became one of the defining bands of the first wave of American punk rock. Fronted by the charismatic Stiv Bators, their explosive performances at CBGB and relentless live energy helped shape the raw aesthetic that influenced generations of musicians.

This collection brings together rare photographs documenting the band on stage, backstage, and in intimate moments beyond the spotlight. Featuring works by photographers who were present at the heart of the movement, these images preserve an essential chapter in the history of punk culture and its enduring visual legacy.

5 works
Stiv Bators of the Dead Boys performing in New York, photographed by Charlyn Zlotnik.
Stiv Bators, Dead Boys, New YorkTMPG·8742
Charlyn Zlotnik From $1,000
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The Dead Boys, CBGB, New York City, 1977. Photograph by Ebet Roberts.
The Dead Boys, CBGB, New York City, 1977TMPG·2742
Ebet Roberts From $1,000
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Stiv Bators, New York City, 1977, photographed by Godlis.
Stiv Bators, New York City, 1977TMPG·0038
Godlis From $1,200
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Stiv Bators, Dead Boys, CBGB, 1977, photographed by Godlis.
Stiv Bators, Dead Boys, CBGB, 1977TMPG·2358
Godlis From $1,200
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Stiv Bators and Bebe Buell
Stiv Bators and Bebe BuellTMPG·8358
Marcia Resnick $4,500
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