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 BOB
SCOTT
grew up in Brooklyn, NY in "the
fifties" and became fascinated with B&W television, comic
books and Hollywood fan magazines! In his teen years, he rode
the subway into "The City" to hang out at stage doors of
Broadway plays, the Ed Sullivan Show, and Johnny Carson's
"Tonight Show". He "snapped" the celebrities with
his funny little Kodak Instamatic camera with rotating flash-cube,
working his way through college by selling his own
"paparazzi" pics to movie magazines, People & Newsweek,
and local newspapers.
At the time, Bette Midler was creating a
"buzz" in New York City, and Bob became an
outrageously-devoted fan, determined to follow her career, and
chronicle her rise to stardom every step of the way. He was
there for the early concerts, the Tony Awards, & The Palace. When
tickets went on sale  at
the Minskoff Theater for "Clams on the Half-Shell Revue", he
camped out overnight with the other hardcore fans, and obtained FRONT
ROW seats for a dozen shows!! To add to his excitement, when he
attended opening night, he was surprised to see HIS photo was
the centerfold in the souvenir program!
In 1976, BOB moved to Los Angeles, where he worked
as a credentialed news-media photographer. This gained him access to
the filming of the legendary concert sequences for "THE
ROSE", as well as Bette's "Ol' Red Hair" TV special,
the Hollywood Bowl & the Golden Globes, Academy Awards, and Grammy's.
He is still an active press photographer,
and recently moved to Palm Springs to enjoy the relaxing life-style.
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Superstar - Palace Theatre
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Rehearsing - Hollywood Bowl
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The Rose In Concert
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Clams On The Half Shell
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The Rose Premier
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"Is this what you really think of me?"
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Hollywood Bowl - Friends |
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PUBLISHED WORKS
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Several of Bob's photos have been published in many of the biographies
written over the years on Bette. Some of these include:
Bette Midler: Rob Baker - 1979
Several shots of Bette during her Intimate Evening Tour and The Rose
concert filming were included in this revised edition, along with both the
front and back cover shots of the book.
The Divine Bette Midler: James Spada - 1984
The majority of photos featured in this book were shot and contributed by
Bob, and feature an impressive pictorial tribute of Bette through her
entire career, up until the release of the book. From her
Palace shows in 1973, to her Clams and Depression tours
in the mid 70's, all the way through to the filming of
The Rose and Ol' Red Hair Is Back and her Intimate Evening
and Divine Madness tours. This book is a must for any fan
that wishes to see the vastness of Bob's work and talent.
Outrageously Divine: Mark Bego - 1987
A few of Bob's shots, including one of Bette emerging from a
clamshell during her
Clams On The Half Shell Revue, were included in this release but
not attributed to Bob, but to Retna.
Bette Midler: Ace Collins - 1989
One of Bob's shots of Bette during her Clams On The Half Shell Revue was
featured in this book.
Still Divine: Mark Bego - 2002
A few of Bob's shots were including in this book but were not attributed
to Bob, but to Atlantic Records.
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When A Man Loves A Woman
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Big Noise From Winnetka
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The Saga Of Baby Divine
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Rolling Stone 10th Anniversary
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Oh My My!
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I Shall Be Released
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The Vickie Eydie Transformation
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Clams On The Half Shell
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Divine Madness
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Disney Press Conference
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The Depression Tour
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Ol' Red Hair Is Back - Leader of the Pack |
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"I'm Wishing"
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Hollywood Night for Rights
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Central Park
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Clams on the Half Shell Revue
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Chapel Of Love - Divine Madness
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