Jennifer Greenburg — above — is a photographer and university teacher in Chicago who also has become immersed in rockabilly culture. Moreover, she has channeled her passion into a seven-year project and captured 45 gorgeous photographs of rockabilly folk in her new book, The Rockabillies, that will be published later this month.
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16 comments
Retro Junkie says
Oh, those lamps! I’ll be buying that book.
Lara Jane says
Lord, I want everything in the second photo! I will absolutely be buying this book.
sumac sue says
There’s something serene yet energized in these photos. A lot of beauty, too.
Kelly says
Fantastic photos of fantastic folks.
Can’t wait for the interview!
The crazy suburban mom says
That is really amazing – Stunning as someone said. The photography is just awesome. And the ….well, stuff! wow.
Tracy
ps – voted for you.
Rhonda D. says
Stunning. Really stunning.
Annie B. says
Jeepers! This is so good it’s scary! Maybe mid-mod really IS mainstreaming. Won’t the infinite digressions be interesting to follow?! Rock on, Rockabillies……..I’ll be digging out a Buck Owens LP ASAP.
Thanks for a great post! Can’t wait for the interview with Jennifer.
Joe says
C’mon, everyone knows that any self respecting rockabilly only drinks PBR, or in a pinch, High-Life. hahaha. I’m qualified to make this comment as I’m a greasy rockabilly myself.
Mod Betty / Retro Roadmap says
What gorgeous photos, I can’t wait to examine them up close in the book – am looking forward to your interview!
denise says
Whoa! I checked out the site with her photos from the book, BEAUTIFUL — did you see some of the lamps?? and furniture and the people…holy criminy, very nice…and the CARS! oh, the cars…