As we noted earlier this week, David Godlis (known simply as Godlis) began photographing at CBGB in 1976. He has captured some of the punk scene’s most influential artists, including The Ramones, Patti Smith, and Deborah Harry.

Joey Ramone – St.Marks Place, 1981.

Patti Smith – Times Square record store, 1977.

Ramones – CBGB, 1976. Left to right: Tommy Ramone, Johnny Ramone, Joey Ramone, Dee Dee Ramone.

Blondie – CBGB, 1977.

The Cramps – Bowery, 1977.

Talking Heads – CBGB, 1977. Their first weekend at CBGB as a foursome.

Divine and Dead Boys – Blitz Benefit, 1978.

John Lydon – Warwick Hotel, 1979.

Abbie Hoffman – New York press conference, 1980.

Joey Ramone – CBGB, 1977.

Patti Smith, Bowery 1976

Handsome Dick Manitoba & girlfriend Jody – CBGB, 1976.

Godlis – Self-portrait.

Born in 1951 in New York City, Godlis attended Imageworks School of Photography in Cambridge Massachusetts from 1973 to 1975, before moving to New York City, where he now resides. He currently photographs the New York Film Festival and related events for the Film Society of Lincoln Center, as well as summer outdoor events for the River to River Festival. His photography can be seen here.