Famed rock star photographer and Ocean County native Danny Clinch is getting a different kind of camera time — Not peering through lenses, but in front of them, with a "60 Minutes" piece on CBS on Sunday.

Jersey's own rock star photographer Danny Clinch (photo by Kris Connor, Getty Images Entertainment)
Jersey's own rock star photographer Danny Clinch (Kris Connor, Getty Images Entertainment)
loading...

What do Bob Dylan, Ringo Starr, Johnny Cash, Fleetwood Mac, Jay-Z, Pearl Jam and Kanye West have in common?

Johnny Cash backstage by Danny Clinch
Johnny Cash backstage by Danny Clinch
loading...

They've all been photographed by Clinch.

Bob Dylan by Danny Clinch
Bob Dylan by Danny Clinch
loading...

Clinch was born and raised in Toms River, but has traveled the world shooting musical icons.

Springsteen & the E Street Band by Danny Clinch
Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band by Danny Clinch
loading...

Among his many subjects, Bruce Springsteen has become a staple over the years.

Bruce Springsteen in NJ, by Danny Clinch
Bruce Springsteen in NJ by Danny Clinch
loading...

Clinch has been out with Bruce and the E Street Band on "The River" tour. The Pittsburgh stop is where CBS caught up with them — but he was most definitely in Newark for the sold-out show at the Prudential Center last month.

Danny Clinch snaps Bruce Springsteen as 'The River" tour stops in Newark
Bruce Springsteen as 'The River" tour stops in Newark by Danny Clinch
loading...

Right now, Clinch is on the West Coast getting prepped for what's become his annual gig, the Grammy Awards.

Dave Grohl and Paul McCartney at the Grammys, by Danny Clinch
Dave Grohl and Paul McCartney at the Grammys by Danny Clinch
loading...

Clinch has been nominated for Grammys, too. As a director, Clinch was a contender for Bruce Springsteen’s “Devils and Dust,” John Mayer’s “Where The Light Is"  and for short film, “Get Up’’ with Ben Harper and Charlie Musselwhite.

Katy Perry at the Grammys by Danny Clinch
Katy Perry at the Grammys by Danny Clinch
loading...

In a preview of his CBS interview, Clinch tells Anderson Cooper that even in the 17 years since his "big break," he's never gotten tired of being part of the history of some stunning moments. The humble Jersey guy adds he also never takes it for granted.

Pearl Jam by Danny Clinch
Pearl Jam by Danny Clinch
loading...

Danny Clinch's segment on "60 Minutes" will be broadcast on CBS on Sunday at 7 p.m.  The Grammy Awards are on Monday night.

[All photos used with express consent from Danny Clinch.]

Erin Vogt is a lifelong Jersey Girl, whose first reporting gig involved her Fisher Price tape recorder. As a wife and momma of two kiddies, she firmly believes that life’s too short to drink bad coffee.  A fan of the beach, Dave Grohl and karma, in no particular order.

 

More From New Jersey 101.5 FM