X01, Jenny Lens Photos, 1976-1980

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X is, and will always be, my favorite band. I hung out with and shot the members before anyone knew they were in a band. My history is long and convoluted with them. I could fill books with photos and stories, but til then, here's a sampling, from the early 1977 "We're Desperate" times to being red hot/white heat on top of the world, Ma! At least in Los Angeles, Spring of 1980.

These pages are NOT chronological (refer to X pages for partial history, many more to post). I chose these based on the personal preference of favorite classic shots.

80-03-15-16c-ExeneKneelDec Purchase

X, “Decline of Western Civilization” filming, Club 88, Exene kneeling on the floor, March, 1980. Exene chose this for the cover of one of the "Live at the Masque" CDs she produced/released in the 1990's. It will be seen in Swindle’s “Icons” issue and elsewhere.

80-03-15-08c-XDecExeneJohn Purchase

X, Decline of Western Civilization filming, Club 88, Exene and John, March, 1980. This photo has been used by Rhino Records several times. I always want people to use different photos because I have so many. Then I realized classic shots are used often. So now it's classic. Perfectly encapsulates the beauty, poignancy and passionate energy that is X.

80-03-15-01-17-XDecExBilDJ Purchase

X, Decline of Western Civilization filming, Club 88, Exene and Billy, March, 1980.

This cover shot on Rhino's DIY "We're Desperate" was cropped to just Exene, but Billy is on the left and DJ Bonebrake, on the drums, on the right. NEGATIVE LOST. ONLY DIGITAL PRINT AVAILABLE.

79-08-30-26c-XSDBR Purchase

X, Stardust Ballroom, Sunset and Western, now a drug-store. August 30. 1979. Love the emerging stylish spikey haired men swooning at Exene’s feet.

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