CELEBRITY ENCOUNTERS FOR ME,
IS MORE THAN SIMPLY SNAPPING A CROWD SHOT OR A RANDOM PHOTOGRAPH.
Below are photos of many of the very lucky encounters that I have had with some of my favorite and most admired celebrities and artists in all of Rock and Roll. Not just chance encounters or a brief glimpse, but much more – a real opportunity to meet, shake hands, converse and ask a question or two, perhaps take a photo, and of course obtain an autograph.
As a one man shop, and before the invention of the cell phone/camera, taking any photos with celebrities was a difficult task. Sadly, I do not have too many photographs along side any celebrity for about the first 25 years of my in person collecting.
In the world of autograph collecting, for me the obtaining of their signature is only part of what I want to take home. I want the celebrity to know I am a real fan of their music and artistry and, if they are willing, perhaps allow me to ask a genuine question about their career that already has not been answered 1000 times over or can be found with ease on the internet.
I thank each and every artist below for sharing so much of their time with me.
DALE BOZZIO and I in Montclair
at The Canyon Club on November 26, 2022, with her band Missing Persons.
JON DAVISON and I in RIVERSIDE
at the FOX THEATER on OCTOBER 25, 2022, performing the entire CLOSE TO THE EDGE album.
RICK WAKEMAN and I in Los Angeles
at the ACE THEATER on FEBRUARY 25, 2022 for a solo performance.
(Maria was kind enough to be with me too)
GENE SIMMONS and I in LAS VEGAS
at his MASTER CLASS on January 30, 2022 at Casino/Club Rio.
Gina Schock and Kathy Valentine,
book signing in Hollywood on November 6, 2021 at Mr. Musichead Gallery.
A tremendously fun day of laughter, love, stories, and tons
of books being signed. These gals are beautifully enjoyable.
GENE SIMMONS pre-concert MEET & GREET,
Thursday September 9, 2021, Irvine California
A bit COVID hectic tat night, but a very good job by the organizers. Very dissapointed
at the pen placement and lack of care that Gene took while signing my items tonight.
TONY ORLANDO and I on,
Thursday September 1, 2021, San Juan Capistrano
A fabulous night with this legendary entertainer.
…………………………..and FINALLY:
Live indoor concerts in some capacity or another opened up on or around June 1, 2021
and it was MISSING PERSONS that I went back to go see, 3 times in July of 2021.
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and finally, LAST CONCERT UPDATE:
The return to live stage, indoor/outdoor concerts returned to first the smaller clubs,
then progressively to the larger venues starting May 1, 2021.
FURTHER CONCERT UPDATE:
As of January 2021, CAR CONCERTS began to pop-up in the larger parking lots of concert venues.
Usually tribute bands performing, it was a “return” to live music any way possible.
CONCERT UPDATE:
It’s now past August 8, 2020 and I have not attended any
concert since seeing KISS live at The Forum on March 4, 2020.
It’s been a very long and very departed concert season as venues such as the
Hollywood Bowl and The Greek Theater have closed for the remaining 2020 concert season.
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It was at this point the during first week of March 2020,
it all came to a crashing stop!
Due to the world wide outbreak of the Corona virus,
most Meet & Greets were all suspended for many upcoming concerts.
Within the next few weeks, conventions and concerts were being pushed back to
late 2020 with most major concert tours for 2020 postponed and thrown into 2021.
Autographing as we know it was put on a complete hold.
The future of autographing became very uncertain as we would have
to wait and see if and how it would return.
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Post-concert Meet & Greet at The Staples Center
March 4, 2020 in Los Angeles with Eric Singer.
Truly an absolute beautiful and very friendly man.
Pre-concert-concert Meet & Greet at the Laughlin Events Center
February 29, 2020 in Laughlin, NV., with Gene Simmons.
Promo album release party February 21, 2020 at Gallagher’s Pub
in Huntington Beach with Dale Bozzio and myself.
The amazing Alan Parsons and I at
The Grove Theater in Anaheim, February 4, 2020.
(very generously photographed outside prior to the show
and inside the venue at the Meet & Greet)
Missing Person’s Dale Bozzio and I at
The Coach House in San Juan Capistrano, Saturday February 1, 2020.
Missing Person’s Dale Bozzio and I at
The Canyon Montclair, Friday December 13, 2019.
80’s new wave star Josie Cotton and I at
The Canyon Montclair, Friday December 13, 2019.
KISS guitarist ACE FREHLEY and I at
The ROSE THEATER in Pasadena, Sunday November 24, 2019.
KISS guitarist ACE FREHLEY and I at
The MAINSTREET THEATER in Ramona, Friday November 22, 2019.
At the world famous WHISKY a GO-GO on the Sunset Strip
myself with Laurence Juber, Jason Ebbs, Rudy Sarzo and Vinny Appice,
Sunday November 17, 2019.
KISS guitarist ACE FREHLEY and I at
The CAVE THEATER in Big Bear, Friday November 15, 2019.
KISS drummer Peter Criss, myself and Maria at
The Pete Criss Experience in Miami, Sunday/Monday October 27/28, 2019.
Plasmatics bass guitarist Jean Beauvoir and myself
at The Holiday Inn in Miami, Saturday October 27, 2019.
YES keyboardist Rick Wakeman, myself and Maria
at The City Winery Theater in Atlanta, Friday October 25, 2019.
YES keyboardist Rick Wakeman, myself and Maria
at The Ace Theater in Los Angeles, Tuesday October 22, 2019.
YES keyboardist Rick Wakeman and I
at The Coach House in San Juan Capistrano Sunday October 20, 2019.
Former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett and I
at The Crest Theater in Sacramento on Saturday October 19, 2019.
Legendary Peter Frampton and I at
The Fabulous Forum on Saturday October 5, 2019.
Legendary band members from Deep Purple:
Roger Glover and Ian Paice in Riverside’s
The Fox Theater on Tuesday September 3, 2019.
Legendary voice, humanitarian, musician Jon Anderson
and I (and Maria) in Montclair’s The Canyon Theater
on Sunday September 1, 2019.
Legendary voice, humanitarian, musician Jon Anderson
and I in Ojai’s The Libbey Theater
on Friday August 30, 2019.
Legendary voice, humanitarian, musician Jon Anderson
and I (with Maria) in Pasadena’s The Rose Theater
on Thursday August 29, 2019.
This man is an absolute gift from heaven above.
Legendary musician Don McLean and I Montclair
on Saturday August 3, 2019.
This absolute 77 year old living legend.
Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali and I Montclair
on Friday August 2, 2019.
This man is so incredibly kind to his fans and is amazing with those drums.
Legendary Arthur Brown and I in Irvine
on Saturday July 27, 2019.
77 years old and still crazy and incredibly kind to his fans.
Myself and the band YES
on Friday July 26, 2019,
at the Las Vegas after concert Meet & Greet.
Asia keyboardist Geoff Downes and YES bassist Billy Sherwood
and I in Las Vegas on Friday July 26, 2019.
Legendary Arthur Brown and I in Phoenix, Arizona,
on Wednesday July 24, 2019.
77 years old and still dancing the crazy dance on stage.
Some images of myself and the band YES
on Wednesday July 24, 2019,
at the Phoenix, Az, after concert Meet & Greet.
Toni Basil and I at The Hollywood Show
on Saturday June 28, 2019.
Such an incredibly beautiful and very kind women.
Legendary HERB ALPERT and I in Rancho Cucamonga,
on Saturday June 1, 2019.
Such an incredibly beautiful and very generous man.
MEAT LOAF and I at The Texas Frightmare Weekend
in Dallas, Texas Friday May 3, 2019.
JON ANDERSON at The Saban in Beverly Hills on Friday April 26, 2019.
AL STEWART and I in Montclair, on Saturday April 6, 2019.
GENE SIMMONS and I backstage at the L.A. Forum
in Inglewood on February 16, 2019
(This would be the 7th meeting with Gene since July 4, 2016)
ACE FREHLEY and I at THE CANYON CLUB
in Agoura Hills on January 20, 2019
(This was the 8th meeting with Ace since October 3, 2015)
Artimus Pyle and I at THE CAVE
in Big Bear City, January 20, 2019
Truly, one of the most humble and kindest musician
you can ever have the pleasure of meeting.
Jorma Kaukonen and I in Berkeley at the
FREIGHT & SALVAGE COFFEE HOUSE nightclub, December 29, 2018.
Graham Nash book signing at Book Soup December 8, 2018.
The members of Zebra and I for the 2nd time in 2018:
December 1, 2018 at THE WHISKY in West Los Angeles.
The band was gracious enough to soundcheck upon my request the song Kashmir.
FELIX HANEMANN of the band Zebra and I prior to the concert and soundcheck
December 1, 2018 at THE WHISKY in West Los Angeles.
Felix is one of the most gracious and kindest musician you can ever have the pleasure to meet.
Todd Rundgren and I at THE COACH HOUSE
November 20, 2018 in San Juan Capistrano.
Richie Furay and I at THE COACH HOUSE
November 17, 2018 in San Juan Capistrano.
Ace Frehley and I at the KISS MINI GOLF in Las Vegas
on October 27, 2018, signing autographs, taking photos and Meeting/Greeting.
Legendary Doctor Demento and I
at The Hollywood Show on October 20, 2018.
Mickey Dolenz and I at The Hollywood Show on October 20, 2018.
Mary Wilson and I at The Hollywood Show on October 20, 2018.
Otis Day and I at The Hollywood Show in L.A. on October 20, 2018.
Don’t be fooled by my happy smile.
Friday October 12, 2018’s pre-concert Meet & Greet with Lindsey Buckingham
was one of the poorest organized, most rushed, and lacked any real “MEET/GREET”.
I had to “fight” to get these two albums signed that were autographed worse than the pre-signed poster that was part of the package.
He and this bumbling Inspector Clouseau of a photographer, just wanted it over.
An almost complete sour experience.
Myself and Paul Stanley Sunday October 7 at the Las Vegas
2018 Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp.
Myself and Vinny Appice Sunday October 7 at the Las Vegas
2018 Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp.
Myself and Tommy Thayer Friday October 5 at the Las Vegas
2018 Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp.
Myself and Rudy Sarzo Friday October 5 at the Las Vegas
2018 Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp.
Myself and Evan Stanley Friday October 5 at the Las Vegas
2018 Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp.
Myself and John 5 Thursday October 4 at the Las Vegas
2018 Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp.
Myself and Ninny Appice Thursday October 4 at the Las Vegas
2018 Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp.
The absolute amazing gift of a meet and greet in Las Vegas on September 1, 2018
with Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin and Rick Wakeman.
The absolute amazing gift of a meet and greet in Phoenix on August 31, 2018
with Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin and Rick Wakeman.
The very successful after concert Meet and Greet with Ace Frehley
on Sunday August 12, 2018 at The Greek Theater.
Alice Cooper’s long time lead guitarist, Ryan Roxie at The Greek Theater August 12, 2018.
Myself and Ace Frehley at The Belly Up in Solana Beach, August 9, 2018.
Ace signed 6 items plus I purchased 3 additional pre-signed photos at this performance.
Myself and Mick Fleetwood talking about photography, the blues, and those
very early days of Rock and Roll at The Sunset Marquis Hotel August 4, 2018.
Myself and famed Rock and Roll photographers Neal Preston and Henry Diltz
at The Sunset Marquis Hotel August 4, 2018.
Myself with Ted Neeley and Yvonne Elliman
at The Hollywood Show on July 29, 2018.
“Jesus Christ Superstar”
Myself and Black Sabbath drummer Vinny Appice
at The Hollywood Show on July 28, 2018.
“THE MOB RULES!!”
Myself and gentle and kind Ted Neeley
at The Hollywood Show on July 28, 2018.
I don’t play that or take part into all this “I’m your greatest fan” or “you have changed my life” stuff. Though meeting many of the celebrities that I have, I have no doubt that many probably have changed my life in some way. It has to have happened. Truly, I have been so incredibly lucky to have met such icons as Paul McCartney, Robert Plant, Eric Claption, David Gilmour, Roger Waters and others, that no doubt my life has been made for better somehow I am sure. Through it all over 30+ years, I have always been able to stay a step ahead of my emotions, no matter how fluttering were my butterflies and how much anticipation I was filled with to meet any of them.
When I met Mr. Ted Neeley, all that changed. My desire to meet and chat with this man and to stand next to him and hold his hand, overcame me as never in the years of collecting ever has. I almost immediately shed tears with such happiness of inner joy at being with and talking to this beautifully gifted man who I have enjoyed in Jesus Christ Superstar since first seeing this film as a very young boy. Was it spiritual because of the role he played or was it magical because he is such a kind, loving, caring and gentle soul? I may not ever have that answer and may never know.
It probably doesn’t really even matter why.
I just know that it was “he” (Ted Neeley) finally after so, so many encounters with others finally got to me. He cracked this ‘ol rigid and stubborn polar bear and out came my love, admiration, respect, …………….and tears for this man. I was overstruck in a way that has never overtaken me with any other celebrity. Robert Plant couldn’t do that, Elton John didn’t do that, David Bowie I thought would of (but didn’t still), and Bruce Springsteen did not crack me either.
However Ted Neeley did, (and I have no problem with that).
The beautiful Yvonne Elliman and I
at The Hollywood Show on July 28, 2018.
The band YES, Sunday June 17, 2018
at THE GROVE THEATER in Anaheim, Ca.
Geoff Downs, Alan While Tony Kaye, Billy Sherwood, Jay Schellen, Steve Howe & Jon Davidson
Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons and I at THE VAULT “Meet & Greet”
on Saturday May 26, 2018 in Las Vegas.
This was the second Vault Experience this year.
Michael Anthony at his Guitar Center “Meet & Greet” on Thursday April 26, 2018 in Pasadena.
Steve Hackett and I at club The Van Buren in Phoenix on February 25, 2018.
The guys from the band Zebra (Randy Jackson, Felix Hanemann and Guy Gelso) and I at The Whiskey in West Hollywood for the Meet and Greet, signing of autographs and late night concert.
Gene Simmons of KISS, on January 6, 2018 at the Gene Simmons Vault Meet & Greet
The Capitol Records building in Hollywood. Gene autographed 9 items for me this day along with the obtaining of his signed “vault” full of unreleased CD’s and other special items.
Myself with Eric Singer, the current drummer of the band KISS, on January 6, 2018
at the Gene Simmons Vault Meet and Greet, at the Capitol Records building in Hollywood.
Myself with Ace Frehley on Saturday January 6, 2018
at the Gene Simmons Vault Meet and Greet, at the Capitol Records building in Hollywood.
Chuck Negron, formally of Three Dog Night, and I at The Hollywood Show on October 21, 2017.
Los Angeles’s The Greek Theater on August 30, 2017. The band so generously signed
autographs for me as they entered the venue, and I was able to “sneak” a few
from Tom at the photo-only photo shoot, prior to the concert.
Brian May and me for the book signing of Queen/Brian May book “Queen in 3D”.
It was a pleasure to see Brian again at Book Soup in West Hollywood
on August 24, 2017. One of the absolute kindest and most fan friendly
and generous R&R Celebrities that I could wish to meet.
on Saturday April 29, 2017. What an incredibly amazing and friendly woman.
During the Peter Criss KISS Expo on Saturday January 28th, 2017, the photo that was taken during the Meet and Greet was a blurry mess. Therefore, I asked Peter and his team on Sunday morning January 29th to see about taking another photo.
Peter being always so nice to his fans, allowed me this “quickie” you see here, snapped on Van Ness Avenue just outside the Raleigh Studios at about 11:50am.
SPENCER DAVIS and I at Arcadia Blues Club on January 14, 2017.
PROBABLY THE LAST TIME THAT TIMOTHY B. SCHMIT WILL EVER SIGN FOR ME.
Though Timothy B. Schmit has one of the fullest and most calligraphic signature of any male artist, since about 2000 he has purposely made it very difficult for me to obtain his autograph. Such the case here, at The Coach House in San Juan Capistrano on January 7, 2017.
Mr. Schmit felt the need to avoid signing his last name on his album for me. Though I was/am happy to have obtained what he did sign (in lieu of nothing), no matter how I try to explain to him that all inscribed items I obtain are never for sale, I even have tickets to his shows (I showed him the tickets), and so I do support his solo career, it still doesn’t change his reluctance to sign anything for me.
Eagles producer, writer and solo artist Jack Tempchin and I prior to he and Timothy B. Schmit’s concert at The Coach House in San Juan Capistrano on January 7, 2017.
What an incredibly talented, gifted and very generous man.
Myself with Rick Wakeman, Jon Anderson and Trevor Rabin at the pre-concert Meet and Greet
at the December 2, 2016 performance at The Grove Theater in Anaheim.
What a tremendous joy and treat, to be standing next to and within some of the most talented and amazing musicians of my lifetime. I have so much respect for the music of the band YES. It may not look like it, but, I am indeed shaking in my boots.
Me with Jon Anderson and Rick Wakeman currently of the band Anderson, Rabin and Wakeman, probably better known as former members of the band YES, at The Orpheum Theater in Los Angeles, on November 22, 2016, prior to their concert performance.
(Note: Trevor Rabin, though scheduled to be in the photo, took ill and was resting prior to the show).
My wife Maria and me with Kenny Loggins at Vroman’s Book Store in Pasadena
on Sunday October 23, 2016.
Myself and Bruce Springsteen, a man who I have seen in concert more times than any other musician, at the very rare “Meet and Photo Greet” at The Barnes and Noble book store at the Los Angeles Grove, on Monday October 3, 2016. I waited 56.50 hours prior to the signing and was 3rd in line to receive his pre-signed 2016 autobiography, shake his hands, and say (ever so fast) whatever it was that I said to Bruce.
Along the way, I met as well some new and now very dear friends (Sandy and Kim) who
will forever be linked with, for enduring the waiting on the streets for over 2 days all at a chance to meet this incredible man who have provided so much happiness through music for over 40 years.
Both of the above images were part of the KISS 2016 “Freedom Of Rock Tour”, during the “Meet and Greet’s” at Tucson, Az., on July 4, 2016 (me only) and in Eugene, Or., July 9, 2016, (me and my wife). The guys provided a pre-concert/concert, photo ops, and signed a ton of personal memorabilia.
in Los Angeles on May 20, 2016.
and of his more favorite Led Zeppelin songs to perform.
Peter Criss and I at the “Meet and Greet” autograph convention
at Texas Frightmare Weekend, in Dallas Texas, on April 29, 2016.
Hanging with my daughter and the boys of CHEAP TRICK on Wednesday December 16, 2015,
at The Fox Theater in Riverside, California.“Everything Works If You Let It.”
One of my absolute favorite musicians of all time, Marty Balin of the Jefferson Airplane/Jefferson Starship, and I at The Grammy Museum on Tuesday November 17, 2015.
I was so happy to have finally met this man that I have admired since first hearing the song “Miracles” back in 1975. WOW, happy, happy day indeed!
Vini “MAD DOG Lopez” signing drumheads and LP’s (and even index cards) and anything else he was given at the “All Things That Rock” Expo in Oaks, Pa, on Sunday October 4, 2015.
It was indeed a pleasure to meet the original E-Street Band drummer and be able to chat with him a while. What a tremendously enjoyable and very nice guy.
“WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE”
My wife and I, hanging along with Steven Adler, on October 3, 2015
at the “ALL THINGS THAT ROCK” Convention in Oaks, Pa.
Photographs of Carl Palmer of both Asia and Emerson, Lake and Palmer,
taken at the “ALL THINGS THAT ROCK” Expo in Oaks, Pa., Saturday October 3, 2015.
Frankie Banali of Quiet Riot taken at the “ALL THINGS THAT ROCK” Expo
in Oaks, Pa., Saturday October 3, 2015.
Ace Frehley of KISS taken at the “ALL THINGS THAT ROCK” Expo
in Oaks, Pa., Saturday October 3, 2015.
This would be the vey first time I would meet Ace Frehley.
Personally photographed on July 25, 2015 at Rhino Records in Claremont, Ca.,
The Doors amazing and very talented drummer John Densmore.
The above photographs were taken of Andy Summers at Ameoba Records
on Tuesday July 14, 2015, at his personal signing for the release of his autobiographical DVD
“Can’t Stand Loosing You: Surviving The Police”.
Peter Criss and I at MAD MONSTER PARTY Convention in Phoenix, Arizona on May 9, 2015. Peter was charging $50.00 per signature. Being the first time I was ever able to have received an autograph from him, I obtained about 13 signatures that day. It was a pleasure to have met this legendary drummer.
Me with Todd Rundgren at The Coach House in San Juan Capistrano on November 25, 2014.
Hanging with CHEAP TRICK on Saturday November 22, 2014
at The Warfield Theater in San Francisco.“Everything Works If You Let It”
My wife Maria with legendary guitarist Brian May at Book Soup in West Hollywood
and me (who is taking the photograph), on November 6, 2014.
The very beautiful and always friendly Dale Bozzio
at The Hollywood Show in Los Angeles on October 18, 2014.
Photograph of myself and former Moody Blues and Wings lead guitarist, Denny Laine
at Beatlefest on Saturday October 11, 2014, at The L.A.X. Marriott Hotel.
Robin Zander of Cheap Trick during, and after, his sound check at the Weins Winery and concert patio in Temecula, Ca. on Friday September 12, 2014. Robin sound checked for over and hour and then signed autographs, posed for photos and chatted with the 20 or so fans at his meet and greet. Robin continues to be one of the most friendly and gracious of rock celebrities to his fans.
Carmine Appice was signing autographs for me at The Rock and Roll Show
in Los Angeles on September 14, 2013.
Artimus Pyle, formally of Lynyrd Skynyd, signing my items and chatting it up with me
at The Los Angeles Rock and Roll Show, on September 14, 2013.
Kenny Loggins and I at The Coach House in San Juan Capistrano on February 23, 2013.
Kenny was indeed very friendly and happy to sign autographs on that day.
Photograph of John Sebastian at The Coach House in San Juan Capistrano on Sunday October 14, 2012.
Elliott Easton of The Cars showing proudly the autographed photo that he had just signed for me on August 4, 2012 at The Hollywood Show Los Angeles.
Keith Emerson and me on August 4, 2012 at The Hollywood Show Los Angeles. It would be
the only time ever that I would meet Keith as he sadly passed away on March 11, 2016.
The week of September 30, 2011 in Mission Viejo, and October 6, 2011 in downtown Los Angeles,
I was able to meet, talk to, and obtain several autographs from Max Weinberg.
Though at first Max thought I was an autograph chaser and not a fan at all (and was a bit hesitant to sign any autographs), he soon did believe me that I was indeed a real fan. Max was as charismatic and distinguished as always; humorous, and simply so very interesting to listen to the many stories he told both at his Orange County concert and later at the Grammy Museum. Max is one of the most humble, generous and without a doubt amazingly awesome drummers in rock music. It was very important to me for Max to know I really was a fan of his, and by the end of the second meeting with him that week,
I truly believe he knew how much I enthusiastically do admire him.
Me and Jason Bonham, November 21, 2010, at The Fox Theater in Riverside,
during the pre-concert “Meet and Greet”.
at The California Theater in San Bernardino.
Mr. Don Felder and me at Barnes & Noble in Santa Monica, on May 6, 2008.
Roger Waters and I standing outside of The Grand Hotel in Stockholm, Sweden,
before his concert that night at The Globe Arena that both my wife and I attended
on May 25, 2002.
Photograph of Timothy B. Schmit on August 8, 2000 in Santa Monica Civic
at the benefit for Fred Walecki concert.
The very beautiful and gifted singer, EmmyLou Harris. Miss Harris
has one of the most awesome voices in all of female rock and roll. I saw her at a party for the “GATHERING OF THE CLAN” – the benefit concerts for Fred Walecki at the Santa Monica Civic on August 8th and 9th, 2000. This all-star concert featured Jackson Browne, Graham Nash, Bonnie Raitt, Randy Meisner, David Crosby, Don Henley, Linda Ronstadt, Bernie Leadon and so many others. However, meeting EmmyLou Harris and obtaining her signature was indeed an absolute pleasure.
Randy Meisner AND Robby Kreiger at
BB Kings Club in Universal City in Universal City, September 18, 1999.
Gary Cherone (of Van Halen at that time) stopped, shook hands and signed some
autographs outside of The House of Blues in Hollywood on September 17, 1999,
as he went into the Paul McCartney listening party that night
for Paul’s performance of Run Devil Run.
Photograph of John Entwhistle and me on February 10, 1998, at Tower Records on the Sunset Strip.
The incredible and legendary Robert Plant, standing next to my Toyota 4-Runner on Hollywood Bl., on May 16, 1995, and signing autographs for me prior to his concert later on that evening.
The marvelous Greg Lake at the KLSX RECORD SWAP at
The Los Angeles Bonaventure Hotel on December 12, 1994.
The incredible John Paul Jones (and with Jim Ladd) at the KLSX RECORD SWAP
at The Los Angeles Bonaventure Hotel on December 12, 1994.
While waiting in line at Tower Records on October 27, 1994, at an in store signing later that night by Elton John, Gene Simmons pulled up. Gene told the crowd to let him finish shopping and, as promised, stopped and posed for photos and signed autographs before he left.
The Go-Go’s October 24, 1994 at Tower Records on Sunset
for their CD signing of “Return to the Valley of The Go-Go’s”.
Photograph of Billy Swan in Pasadena at club “Wise Guys” on April 2, 1994.
Four of the most absolutely gifted musicians you can ever have the pleasure of meeting.
Founding member of the rock band “EAGLES”, Bernie Leadon, session drummer Kenny Aronoff and Heartbreakers keyboardist Benmont Tench, and Honkey Tonker Mickey Gilley. All four of these very talented musicians were at the Universal Amphitheater, “RHYTHM, COUNTRY & BLUES” benefit concert on March 23, 1994. Together as part of the house band that night they rocked on stage and later signed autographs and posed for photos for many of the fans in attendance.
Sammy and I at the Rockline Studios in Sherman Oaks, on March 14, 1994.
What can I say about Sammy Hagar that hasn’t already been said? Sammy is everything that is fun in Rock-n-Roll: Singer, songwriter, guitarist, dancer, prancer, and always very generous to his fans.
POINT ME AT THE SKY
Though no actual members of the band Pink Floyd were on hand for the announcement by their manager Steve O’Rourke stating plans of the upcoming 1994 Tour, their gigantic AIRSHIP landed on the grass of Pasadena’s Brookside Park/The Rose Bowl on Thursday February 3, 1994.
Legendary KEITH EMERSON, GREG LAKE and CARL PALMER
at Virgin Records in Hollywood on November 23, 1993 for an in-store concert and signing of
“The Return of the Manticore” box set. Simply amazing to be this close to such legends.
Randy Meisner and his solo band, in Natchez, Mississippi on October 16, 1993,
(and me with album and sharpie not far behind)
Randy invited me backstage, as he had done during several of his concerts I attended.
He has been by far the most generous celebrity within my entire collection.
Photographs taken of Rod Stewart at the opening night of Mick Fleetwood’s club
“FLEETWOOD’S” in West Hollywood on February 13, 1991.
Photograph (and a signed tour book/Tour Books page) of Alice Cooper at
The Shrine Auditorium for the 19th American Music Awards on January 28, 1991.
ONE OF MY FAVORITE PHOTOS IN MY ENTIRE COLLECTION
Upon finishing his Sound and Vision press conference at The Roxy on March 16, 1990,
fans waiting outside to see if they could get yet another photo/autograph as was done inside.
Yes that’s me in the middle of the photo (live action shot).
Not really a “celebrity” of an encounter, but still pretty cool.
KLOS welcomed Pink Floyd in November of 1987 at their old/old studios.
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There always seems to be that “one band” that I never got a chance to meet.