Concerts

Chris Squire, bass player for Yes.

The members of Yes converge on stage after their finale. Steve Howe on the far left was my guitar hero, playing in a classical style but within rock compositions.

Alice Cooper in his hotel room calmly answering questions from reporters before the show that night. Very nice guy, a preacher's kid, trying to stay that way. Reporter questions always seemed to take the low road regarding his "performance art". A Christian man not playing Christian music, that's all, he'd say.

Todd Rungren bends strings and wails some high notes while looking at the camera.

Iggy Pop, reigning king of punk rock at the time. Unbelievable show: nonstop high energy.

Jeff Lynne without his signature sunglasses. I was amazed at their use of real cellos and violins, coming from a classical background myself.

The Eagles concert at Municipal Auditorium. The architect of most of the guitar solos was Don Felder on the right, who many years later would be ousted for reasons no fan could understand.

Carl Palmer of Emerson, Lake, and Palmer. I was dazzled by the huge drum kit, and he used every bit of it.

Brian Ferry of Roxy Music. I don't remember how, but I was about 6 feet away from the edge of the raised stage. Yes, there is such a thing as being too close.

Linda Ronstadt looking bored during her concert in KCK. I think she was bummed because someone told her she wasn't allowed to come by my house after the show.

Art Garfunkel meets Steven Bishop on stage to give him birthday wishes. Party was after the concert.