Billy Idol, New York City, 1977, photographed by Roberta Bayley.
Roberta Bayley

Billy Idol, New York City, 1977

Billy Idol
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Billy Idol at the edge of a new era.

Photographed in New York City in 1977, this striking color portrait of Billy Idol captures the raw confidence and rebellious spirit that defined the early punk era. Taken during his formative years, the image reflects the energy and attitude of the late-1970s downtown music scene.

Roberta Bayley is renowned for documenting the artists who shaped punk and new wave culture, creating some of the most enduring images of the period. Her photographs remain celebrated for their authenticity and immediacy.

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Process

Archival pigment photograph

Signature

Hand-signed and individually numbered

Print sizes & editions

  • 11 × 14 inches / 28 × 36 cm — edition of 25
  • 16 × 20 inches / 41 × 51 cm — edition of 25
  • 20 × 24 inches / 51 × 61 cm — edition of 25
  • 30 × 40 inches / 76 × 102 cm — edition of 10
  • 40 × 60 inches / 102 × 152 cm — edition of 5

The edition size is the maximum number of signed and numbered prints produced in each size.

Specifications
Photographer
Roberta Bayley
Title
Billy Idol, New York City, 1977
Subject
Billy Idol
Authenticity
Certificate of Authenticity included
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Returns
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Photographer
Roberta Bayley
Photography
Roberta Bayley

One of the defining photographers of the New York punk movement, Roberta Bayley created some of the most iconic images of CBGB, the Ramones, Blondie and the downtown music scene of the 1970s.

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