Photographer Steve Birnbaum runs @TheBandWasHere, a viral series on Instagram and TikTok capturing legendary album covers at their original NYC locations. By recreating famous shots taken in the past, he highlights the history of rock 'n' roll in the city. His work features artists like the Ramones and Bob Dylan, allowing followers to appreciate the hidden musical heritage of their neighborhoods. Birnbaum emphasizes the importance of recognizing these historic sites in everyday life, merging nostalgia with modern culture and addressing the timeless connection between NYC and its music scene.
It's crazy how much you walk the streets and go past things ... so many of us walk by where Stevie Nicks once twirled or where Debbie Harry once stood ... and don't even notice.
Birnbaum's nostalgia-powered hustle taps into our obsession with 'then-and-now' culture and that classic NYC pride to hold on to the past - especially the golden eras of music that helped define the city's identity.
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