Rock Junket

Pinn's tour of the East Village has brought to life the zeitgeist of the past sixty-odd years for me. Speaking as a Belfast lad living many years after most of my heroes are long, long gone - I can say with sincerity that every decade from the forties-through-present, and the countless subcultures within that have exploded and served to establish latter-day mythology, have been referenced with fine detail, and a wealth of personality by Bobby Pinn. Should anyone want to get a glimpse at the determinative years of figures so disparate as Charlie Parker, Johnny Thunders, Madonna and William Burroughs - (not exhaustive by any means) - this is the starting point for your uplifting gormandizing (sic.) Aside from the roll of honour, the scenery is a trip in itself and via a walk through a few blocks you can witness the kitchen of a melting pot which is still bubbling today, along with all that has gradually been knocked down and built up, and the new influences that are now incipient. There are some brilliant snaps on the tour which show the transcience of the area and the inhabitants in their finery. To conclude, I cannot rate this tour highly enough, and will be steadfastly storing pennies for my next visit. It appears very much like a tour that could easily be taken several times, but check it out for yourself and do not forget to grab an egg cream to finish the pilgrimage - "one to stay and one to go", in the manner of the great Lou Reed.

Pittsburgh Larry was great and very knowledgeable. Well worth the investment of time and money. Great job Larry!!!

Bobby was very knowledgable and personable-we were the only 2 on his tour as we couldn't rearrange because of other commitments,and despite this,Bobby still turned up and was friendly throughout,when it probably would have been easier for him to cancel us,especially when he had other plans- all credit to him for that.I am a big punk fan/geek and there were many highlights on this tour,particularly The Ramones stuff,and the punk clubs.My partner isn't into music as much as I am,but even she said this tour was the highlight of her trip! Tip- take comfy shoes,a drink and sun cover if it is a hot day.Cheers Bobby!

I made the tour with my husband and 14-year-old child and we all enjoyed very much. The information was clear e honest, we walked for about 2 hours. If you like punk rock (Ramones in particular) you really should go.

As a novice to the many of the bands on the tour, I still found the tour extremely interesting in terms of the history of the area as well as the interesting music personalities that made the area home. Well worth the time - highly recommended.

whatever you do, DO NOT allow Pittsburgh Larry to slip through your fingers. He made the whole day worthwhile

Stumbled across the flyer for the tour in a window of a music store. Thought we'd give it a go-and we are so glad that we did! Mr. Pin was a very informative guide with tones of knowledge and even pointed out some great East Village places to hang out. Would definitely reccomdend this tour to anyone-great way to explore the East Village!!

If you are into New York City rock and roll history from the 60s, 70s, 80's and 90's you would enjoy this tour. My husband and I loved the tour. Bobby Pinn is a great tour guide full of interesting and fun info. We really enjoyed spending the 2 hours with him. At the end of the tour he even gave us a list of places to eat, drink and shop. We used the 15% off coupon at Trash & Vaudeville. We ate at one of his pizza places, Gruppo, and the pizza was great. We even bought the yummy traditional East Village Egg Cream drink he told us about. Very fun, interactive, educational. We highly recommend it to all rock fans!

If you are interested in music and the history of rock, this tour will give you some new knowledge from a slightly different angle than you can get from a book or a TV documentary. I´ve come for three years with a group of music-students. Everybody is pleased. It´s also, at the same time, a good chance to get to know East Village. A two hour walk with a very nice guide, mr. Bobby Pinn. Yoohoo! Harald Markussen

Our Rock tour of the East Village was one of the highlights oif our trip to NYC. Bobby is a passionate guide and gives you a great insight into the the rock scene of days gone by that thrived in the happening East Village - its the place of legends and Bobby is clearly a huge admirer of the bands and music scene from that part of town. Oh, and be sure to try a Egg Creme - v unusual if you've never had one before, but hey, if its good enough for the Ramones ....!

On every corner in Greenwich Village you can breathe history: Bob Dylan, Patti Smith, Jimi Hendrix, Bruce Springsteen, The Stones etc. etc. Wow!! This tour really has it all! Thanks to our wonderful guide for the perfect walk through the sunny Village. We really enjoyed it and will come back soon.

We very much enjoyed the Rock Junket and would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone with an interest in the rich and interesting rock history of East Village.

This was one of the highlights of my trip to New York: an informative, fun tour of the East Village by someone immersed in the stories. Very well done and with some great touches. If you're into punk or rock, you'll love it.

Like many Canadians, we like going to NYC for Easter. This time, I wanted something more autentic and interesting than the usual attractions. We booked this tour upon the recommendation of a friend who had done it a few years ago. It was a great idea. Bobby Pin knows and love his city and it shows. Bobby was punctual and had tons of funny stories about people and places that made rock and roll history. In a very short time, Bobby helped us better understand and appreciate a part of Manhattan we knew very little about. I actually envy the East Village to have someone like him as an ambassador. I strongly recommend this tour to any visitor, regardless of their musical preferences. When I go back to NYC, I plan to book another tour with him.

If you are fan of Led Zeppelin and The Rolling Stones you will enjoy seeing the building used for Led Zeppelin's "Physical Graffiti" album cover and for The Rolling Stones "Waiting On A Friend" video. It was great seeing the Fillmore East building too. Also, great for fans of Iggy Pop and 70s punk bands The Ramones and New York Dolls. You get to see quite a few landmarks associated with them. I would not recommend the tour for anyone under 50 years old unless they are a fan of some of the groups or era.