Joey Ramone, Boston, Massachusetts, 1981, Microphone Close-Up

This close-up photograph of Joey Ramone in Boston, Massachusetts, in 1981 centers on the singer at the microphone, compressed into a tight black-and-white performance frame. Michael Grecco's angle brings the viewer close to the act of singing: hair, microphone, and profile become the essential elements. As a companion to the wider performance image, it offers a more intimate catalogue view of Ramone's stage presence.