E Street Band 1980

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band photographed by Mark Weiss  Printed on Archival Fine Art Paper 13"x19" Hand Signed by Mark Weiss Mark Weiss is an American rock and roll photographer. In 1973, 14-year old Mark made a deal with his neighbor to cut his lawn all summer in exchange for a 35 mm camera. While still in high school, Mark snuck his camera into concerts, making his way up to the stage to shoot. He developed the prints in his parent’s bathroom and sold them for a buck a piece. In 1977 Mark was arrested for selling his photos outside of the Kiss Concert at Madison Square Garden and spent the night in jail. The next day he walked into the offices of Circus magazine with his portfolio. The timing was perfect. The art director needed Aerosmith pictures. Mark’s first published work was a centerfold of Steven Tyler in 1978. Soon thereafter, Mark was hired as staff photographer for Circus, shooting covers and features. Fast forward a few years and Mark was shooting Kiss, Steven