Rockin’ Garages visits Jay Leno’s Place

Here’s a nice shout out from photographer Michael Alan Ross and author Ken Gross while visiting Jay Leno’s garage. Michael called me one day and introduced himself, although as a car fan I was already aware of his work. He expalined that he was working on a book about musicians who loved cars and bikes and asked if I would consider being included. I asked him how he had found me and he replied that within the space of one week two different people had suggested he contact me. I was flattered beyond words, one of them was racing driver David Donohue—a fellow Porsche fan.

Michael arrived on a beautiful summer day, and we had a blast talking guitars, amps (he’s a player too) and cars. I was perticularly struck by Michael’s easygoing nature and complete lack of pretension about his project. Here’s a guy who is a rock star among photographers, and he was giving me and my wife Carla a running commentary on how he approaches his subject. As amateur photographers ourselves, we cherished the pointers he gave us as he encouraged Carla to join in with her camera. That day we made a new friend, and we keep in touch often.

If you enjoy cars and music I suggest you pick up this book. Here’s a link to it:
Rockin' Garages: Collecting, Racing & Riding with Rock's Great Gearheads  
The images alone are worth the price of the admission.

Comments

[Bonjiman]

Good stuff to be mentioned in good company Jol.