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Greg Papazian

Greg Papazian


Greg Papazian's claim to fame started off when he was working his career as a photographer in 1971 at the age of 17, Greg worked as a staff photographer, which he took photos of Rock-and-Roll Musicians who appeared at the Sunset Strip during heyday. Greg contributed his photography to plenty of the 70’s Rock Magazines, which involve Cream, Rock, Melody Maker, Rolling Stone, Circus, and plenty more.

Greg Papazian with one of his old photos of Chuck Barry from 1973
Even though Greg has set up photo sessions, his specialty is using black and white, with a 35mm live film during concert shoots, along with 95% lighting. Greg’s photos are shot with a 85mm lens, rather than using a telephoto, mainly because the 85mm lens allows Greg to take compression-free photos, along with the maximum depth of field.

Here are some photos that Greg Papazian took when he started off with his photography career:

Rod Stewart – Rod Stewart and the Faces
The Hollywood Bowl, 1972

Jimmy Page – Led Zeppelin
L.A. FORUM, August 21, 1971 

Rory Gallagher
NBC STUDIOS – THE MIDNIGHT SPECIAL TV SHOW,
June 7, 1974

Mott the Hoople
Hyatt House – Hollywood, January 1972

Dale Bozzio
LONG BEACH ARENA, December 31, 1982

Tina Turner – Ike and Tina Turner Review
NBC STUDIOS – THE MIDNIGHT SPECIAL TV SHOW,
November 9, 1973

Annabella Lwin – Bow wow wow
LOS ANGELES, April 1, 1983

Chuck Berry
NBC STUDIOS – THE MIDNIGHT SPECIAL TV SHOW
October 12, 1973

Steve Winwood – Traffic
SANTA MONICA CIVIC AUDITORIUM, February 21, 1973

Here is a quote for the times around when Greg Papazian was taking photos around the sunset strip:

“During the Seventies, the Sunset Strip was the major getaway for many rock legends.”
– Robert Hillburn – L.A. Times


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For more recent photos, follow Greg on his Facebook, or his Instagram.


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