New York Punk Resident Ben Rey
Photo courtesy of the Ben Rey Collection New York Punk Resident Ben Rey by Larry Baumhor Copyright, 2020 (one left click to enlarge photos ) Every Saturday and Sunday Ben Rey walks the streets of New York as a self-glorified, outrageous, eyepopping stop-you-in-your-tracks punk. He cuts no corners and pulls no punches. Wearing various ensembles that include punk rock biker boots with a collection of riveted and studded belts, buckles, and silver chains, tartan plaid or black kilts, a sheer fabric blouse, or an oversized Sex Pistols top with a photo of Sid Vicious, always a vest or a black leather jacket with rivets, chains or safety pins, a punk rock choker collar with spikes and rivets, often a wide black leather skeleton in the front belt with rivets and silver chains hanging. Throw in a couple of silver crosses, jewelry, and spiked leather punk rock wristbands, large framed glasses often in red, a big leather or cloth London flag bag, and we’re almost done. This is heavy armor, ...