Alice Cooper – Rock The Park
With encore special guests Peter Frampton, Brian Campbell of the Chicago Blackhawks, and the Stanley Cup (I had dropped back to my seat and was taking video, which I rarely do – full video to follow). Read more “Alice Cooper – Rock The Park”
April Wine – Rock The Park
Set cut short by technical difficulties. Read more “April Wine – Rock The Park”
Lee Arron – Rock The Park
Metal, with a few jazz numbers thrown in for good measure. Read more “Lee Arron – Rock The Park”
Bachman – Cummings – Rock The Park
Lot’s of Guess Who and BTO hits! Read more “Bachman – Cummings – Rock The Park”
Black Sabbath – London, Ontario
For some reason Ozzy kept saying ‘coo-coo’ to the crowd between songs. Oh wait, its Ozzy. Read more “Black Sabbath – London, Ontario”
Jeff Beck & Eric Clapton – Toronto
Two legends at Air Canada Centre,
Boston – Rock The Park
Tom Scholtz is a genius! Read more “Boston – Rock The Park”
Pat Benetar – Rock The Park
All the hits, but hard to photograph in the rain. Read more “Pat Benetar – Rock The Park”
Bobby Blue Bland – London Bluesfest
Soul / R&B legend, July of 2004 – taken with a disposable film camera. One on my earliest concert images.
Bush – Rock The Park.
Popular 90’s band from England. Read more “Bush – Rock The Park.”
Cheap Trick – Rock The Park, London, Ontario
Rick Nielsen used what might have been close to a million dollars worth of vintage guitars during this set.
Guy Clark / Verlon Thompson
Legendary Texas singer/songwriter Guy Clark show from 2005. R.I P. Guy. Read more “Guy Clark / Verlon Thompson”
Tom Cochrane – Rock The Park
Life. Highway. You know the drill. Read more “Tom Cochrane – Rock The Park”
Andy Curran of Coney Hatch
Bassist Curran is Read more “Andy Curran of Coney Hatch”
Def Leppard – London, Ontario
Great show, they can still bring it!
Deep Purple – Rock The Park, London, Ontario
With Steve Morse on guitar!
Rick Derringer – London Bluesfest
Rock and Roll. Hoochie Coo! Read more “Rick Derringer – London Bluesfest”
Extreme
With guitar hot-shot Nino Bettencourt. Read more “Extreme”
Peter Frampton – Rock The Park
Showed us the way! Read more “Peter Frampton – Rock The Park”
Mark Farner – Don Brewer of Grand Funk Railroad
From two separate Rock The Park appearances. Read more “Mark Farner – Don Brewer of Grand Funk Railroad”
Steve Hackett
Old Genesis chestnuts and solo material. Art-rock as high art. Read more “Steve Hackett”
Sammy Hagar & The Circle
Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony (i.e half of Van Hagar), Vic Johnson, and Jason Bonham. Read more “Sammy Hagar & The Circle”
Sammy Hagar & the Waboritas – Toronto
Such a great band! Opening for Aerosmith at the Air Canada Centre. Read more “Sammy Hagar & the Waboritas – Toronto”
Headpins
Super talanted hard-rock band from Vancouver. Darby Mills on vocals. Read more “Headpins”
Jeff Healey, R.I.P – Balloonfest, London, Ontario
Last London gig, about nine months before his untimely passing.
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Heart – Rock The Park
Great band live! Read more “Heart – Rock The Park”
Helix
Home town rawk! Read more “Helix”
Honeymoon Suite – Rock The Park
Canadian 80’s hit-makers with some great guitar playing! Read more “Honeymoon Suite – Rock The Park”
Ray Wylie Hubbard
Texas legend, in Toronto with his son Lucas on lead guitar. Read more “Ray Wylie Hubbard”
John Hyatt
Legendary Americana songwriter! Read more “John Hyatt”
Alan Jackson – London, Ontario
Great Traditional Country! Read more “Alan Jackson – London, Ontario”
Colin James – London Bluesfest
One of my favorite Canadian Guitarists! Read more “Colin James – London Bluesfest”
Jethro Tull – London, Ontario
Last London appearance for this great band. Unfortunately, they were very difficult to photograph with the point-and-shoot I was using back then.
Journey
Great show! Read more “Journey”
BB King
The King. Read more “BB King”
Huey Lewis
Fun rock ‘n’ roll!! Read more “Huey Lewis”
Los Lobos – London Bluesfest
Such a fantastic, yet underrated bad!
Lynyrd Skynryd – London, Ontario – 2010
Yes, it’s really only Gary Rossington left from the original (and at least it Ronnie Van Zant’s younger brother Johnny on vocals), but they still play well Read more “Lynyrd Skynryd – London, Ontario – 2010”
Frank Marino – London Bluesfest
Another great guitarist! Read more “Frank Marino – London Bluesfest”
Steve Miller Band
From the Bayfest and Rock The Park shows. Read more “Steve Miller Band”
Alannah Myles – Rock The Park
Voice was as strong and passionate as on the original recordings. Read more “Alannah Myles – Rock The Park”
Nazareth – Rock The Park
Scottish rock ‘n’ roll! Read more “Nazareth – Rock The Park”
Ted Nugent – Rock The Park
From two London appearances. Read more “Ted Nugent – Rock The Park”
Prism
Vancouver rockers with great songs and a lot of fun to photograph! Read more “Prism”
Brad Paisley – London. Ontario – 2013
The virtuoso guitarist from West Virginia included a credible instrumental verson of Van Halen’s ‘Hot For Teacher’ in the set. Read more “Brad Paisley – London. Ontario – 2013”
Brad Paisley – London, Ontario – 2007
John Labatt Centre gig.
Tom Petty – London, Ontario
Was very excited to see Tom Petty for the very first time here in London Ontario – which was also his first visit to London ever!
REO Speedwagon – Rock The Park
A band that rocks a lot harder live than on record – great band! Read more “REO Speedwagon – Rock The Park”
Rolling Stones – 50 and Counting – Toronto June…
Well, in a nutshell, the Rolling Stones were a well oiled rock ‘n roll machine at this Toronto show.
Read more “Rolling Stones – 50 and Counting – Toronto June 6th, 2013”
The Romantics
From Detroit! Read more “The Romantics”
Rush – “SARS-stock”, Toronto, ON – July 30, 2003
Many Canadians consider this their “Woodstock”, not for cultural or generational change reasons – mostly from an endurance standpoint! Read more “Rush – “SARS-stock”, Toronto, ON – July 30, 2003″
Rush – Clockwork Angles Tour – Two Perspectives
Was fortunate enough to see two shows on Rush’s Clockwork Angels tour!
Rush – Time Machine Tour – Bayfest
Large gallery of images from a magical show!
Rush – R40
From the final two Toronto shows. The second show featured Ben Mink on ‘Losing it’! Read more “Rush – R40”
Mitch Ryder – Rock The Park
Detroit legend! Read more “Mitch Ryder – Rock The Park”
Saga
Canadian Prog legends! Read more “Saga”
Billy Joe Shaver – Harbourfront
Legendary Texas singer/songwriter show from 2005. Taken with a point-and-shoot from that era. Read more “Billy Joe Shaver – Harbourfront”
Kenny Wayne Sheppard
With Chris ‘Whipper’ Layton (of Double Trouble and ARC Angels) on drums! Read more “Kenny Wayne Sheppard”
Kim Simmonds – Savoy Brown – London Bluesfest
British Blues/Rock legends! Read more “Kim Simmonds – Savoy Brown – London Bluesfest”
Skid Row – Rock The Park, London, Ontario
Fun band to photograph!
The Smithereens
From Joisey! Read more “The Smithereens”
Steel Panther
As the British say, rather naughty. But amazing musicians!! Read more “Steel Panther”
Styx
Gowan on vocals. Read more “Styx”
Survivor
Eye of the tiger. So that’s what they look like. Read more “Survivor”
Taylor Swift – London, Ontario
Opening for Brad Paisley at John Labatt Centre (her first Canadian show). Read more “Taylor Swift – London, Ontario”
38 Special
Great 80’s Southern Rock! Read more “38 Special”
George Thorogood & the Destroyers
With Texan Jim Shuler on Lead Guitar. Read more “George Thorogood & the Destroyers”
The Sweet – Rock The Park
Some genuine Spinal Tap moments during the set! Read more “The Sweet – Rock The Park”
The Trews – Bayfest
Great band from Nova Scotia. Read more “The Trews – Bayfest”
Toto
With guitar virtuoso Steve Lukather. Read more “Toto”
Pat Travers – Bluesfest, London, Ontario
Great evening of great guitars.
Trooper – Rock The Park
Vancouver hit-makers. Read more “Trooper – Rock The Park”
Ian Tyson – Aeolian Hall
Canadian Folk superstar! Read more “Ian Tyson – Aeolian Hall”
Jimmie Vaughan with Lou Ann Barton
Love Jimmie Vaughan! A good Texan. Read more “Jimmie Vaughan with Lou Ann Barton”
Van Halen – 2015 Tour
From the London, Ontario and Toronto shows. Read more “Van Halen – 2015 Tour”
Whitesnake – Rock The Park
With the great Tommy Aldridge on drums! Read more “Whitesnake – Rock The Park”
David Wilcox – London Bluesfest
Great blend of Boogie, Delta Blues, and humor. Quite a photo subject too!
Winger
From New York City. Read more “Winger”
Edgar Winter – Kitchener Bluesfest
A few hours after seeing Johnny in tent at this event I saw Edgar in a different tent! Read more “Edgar Winter – Kitchener Bluesfest”
Johnny Winter – Kitchener Bluesfest
They put him in a tent? Really odd. Read more “Johnny Winter – Kitchener Bluesfest”
Neil Young & Crazy Horse – London, Ontario
From 2012. This was the most difficult time I have had shooting a concert – and I was front row, standing against the barrier at one side. Read more “Neil Young & Crazy Horse – London, Ontario”
ZZ Top – London
The Reverend Billy F. Gibbons. Read more “ZZ Top – London”
ZZ Top – Windsor, Ontario
Best show I’ve seen from the Lil’ Ol’ Band From Texas.