Janette Beckman got her start in London during the punk explosion of the 70s. She has worked with the greatest in punk and hip hop. She also saw that there were different tribes growing in London during the 70s, which she then documented showing each of their different attitudes and style. BBC America said reguarding Beckman "Her portraits prove that attitude never dies"
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Andre 3000 |
Beastie Boys |
Beastie Boys |
Boy George |
Punks |
Chuck D |
The Clash |
Mick Jones |
The Clash |
Paul Simonon |
Blondie |
Dee Dee Ramone |
Grandmaster Flash |
Eazy E |
Flavor Flav |
The Go Gos |
Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five |
Johnny Rotten |
Junior Delgado |
Mods |
Mods |
Fan playing air guitar |
Paul Simonon |
The Police |
The Police |
Razorlight |
Rick Rubin |
Roxanne Shante |
Rude Boys |
Run DMC |
Run DMC |
Salt N Pepa |
Sex Pistols |
Sex Pistols |
Shane MacGowen |
Siouxsie Sioux |
Ska Girls |
Slick Rick |
Slick Rick |
Sting |
Joe Strummer |
The Police |
M.I.A. |
John Entwistle |
(all photos by Janette Beckman)