OT - Of interest to metalheads only (and Kingston Trio fans)

[Michael B]

Doug,

Thank you for the kind words. I just collect which is a passion. Enjoy meeting and photographing the musicians and getting autographs. I have had some good conversations with them as I treat them just like anyone else. None of them are heroes to me, but I do appreciate the talent.

For those who may not read the whole thread; almost all of the signatures I show are in one single book. All of the photos are my own slides and negatives, being 'fans eye view. Usually from the perspective of the crowd.

At Doug's suggestion I will start at the front of the book. I will not show everyone, but will show ones that may interest people.

Now a few signatures -

Greg Allman - signed at the Worcester (MA) Auditorium May, 1987
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America - Dewey Bunnell and Gerry Beckley signed at the Birchmere, Alexandria, VA November 1, 2006. They are very fan friendly and sign every time they are there.
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Argent - Rod Argent and the late Jim Rodford. Signed at the State Theatre, Falls Church, VA October 16, 2004. Rodford also played with the Kinks for many years.
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Joan Armatrading - Lupos, Providence, RI October 29, 1995
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Joan Baez - Borders Books Cambridge, MA October 11, 2003
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Dickey Betts - Tower Records, Boston March 5, 1992. The Allmans were there for an in store signing. It was a madhouse. I got him outside after the signing.
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Bachman Turner Overdrive - Lowell (MA) Auditorium July 20, 1988 and Simon Kirke of Bad Company Providence (RI) Marriott (early '90's)
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Eric Burdon of the Animals - The Channel Boston MA 1991
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Paul Carrack - gained more fame as the new lead signer of Squeeze and Mike + the Mechanics. Had a #3 hit with Ace in 1974 - 'How Long'
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I got very enthusiastic the other night and started pulling out negatives and scanning them. One of my problems starting from the beginning was very poor eyesight along with severe astigmatism. It made it difficult to for me to sharp focus. I am very critical of a lot of my photos, but happy that I did it. The autofocus camera my first wife purchased for me in 1989 helped considerably as my eyesight got worse. I finally had cataract surgery a few years ago and they were also able to correct my vision - went from about 20/2500 to 20/15. They also gave me two types of lenses. One eye for close and one eye for distance. My shooting eye is the distance eye. I am waiting for it to be safe to go out and shoot again as I had stopped due to the cataracts.

So some photos

Alvin Lee, James Burton and Nokie Edwards at the James Burton Guitar Festival, Shreveport, LA August 22, 2009. I have a friend who works for a casino in Shreveport and he told me about this event which is also a birthday party for Burton. Burton played the great intro/lead guitar on 'Suzie Q'. Nokie was in the Ventures. On the left of the photo you will also see part of Al DiMeola's guitar.

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Joan Armatrading at the Virgin Music Record Store in Harvard Square
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Joan Baez at Borders Books Cambridgeside Galleria Cambridge, MA October 11, 2003
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Elvin Bishop at the Paradise, Boston 1979
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Debbie Harry of Blondie in store appearance for Parallel Lines Strawberries Copley Square, Boston 1978
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Blue Oyster Cult - Eric Bloom, Buck Dharma and the late Allen Lanier Night of Healing Concert for the victims of The Station nightclub fire Providence, RI April 22, 2003
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Graham Bonnett - with Rainbow Harbor House, Lynn, MA 1981
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