I’m a fan of The Who. Two of my favorite films, Tommy and Quadrophenia, are their songs put to celluloid with actors such as Oliver Reed, Ann-Margaret, Phil Daniels and Sting in them. The film Tommy showcases a fearless performance by Roger Daltrey. After so many listens to any and all music by The Who, […]
Night Ranger – with its original three band members, Jack Blades, Kelly Keagy and Brad Gillis – performed at KeyArena on October 21st. These guys had a great energy to their set. Here are some of my photos from the show, where I got to take pix during 3 songs, including Damn Yankees’ “High Enough.” […]
Journey is definitely one of my dream bands to shoot. Did I ever, ever think I would be allowed to take photos of Journey? Of Neal Schon? The music fan in me says, no I did not! Journey’s current lineup includes the singer Arnel Pineda plus original members Schon and Ross Valory, who clearly rocked. […]
Foreigner, I have taken you for granted for far too long. Your songs have just been there, being wicked. As you played one damn awesome after another at KeyArena you blew my mind: “Urgent,” “Cold as Ice,” “Feels Like the First Time,” “Hot Blooded,””Double Vision,” “Juke Box Hero,” “Waiting for a Girl Like You,” “Head […]
Judas Priest @ WaMu Theater, October 29th Review & photos by John Rudolph The term metal gods is like a Rorschach test. For some the term evokes images of Black Sabbath, for others it’s The Scorpions, but for me it’s Judas Priest. “Grinder,” “Breaking the Law” and “Living After Midnight” have all become rock anthems […]