This is Cheetah Chrome, guitar player and song writer from The Dead Boys, one of the original punk bands from the CBGB days. The original Sonic Reducer.
This is Cheetah Chrome, guitar player and song writer from The Dead Boys, one of the original punk bands from the CBGB days. The original Sonic Reducer.
Drummer extraordinaire Jojo Mayer. This man can play . . .
This is bluesman Jon Paris, keeper of the flame. Jon’s played with many greats including Les Paul, BB King, John Mayer and Levon Helm. You can catch him every Monday night at BB King’s Lucille’s Bar and Grill in Times Square. My project continues . . .
Bass and harmonica player Randy Pratt from Cactus, The Lizards and Rickity.
My series continues with guitarist Ricky Byrd, about to enter the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Joan Jett And The Blackhearts. I added a slight tone to this image using Topaz software.
Continuing my Musicians 50+ series, this is singer/actress Annie Golden. From The Shirts at CBGB in the 70’s to Hair on Broadway, to films to currently appearing on Orange is the New Black where she just won a SAG award. Next up recently elected to the R ‘n R Hall of fame with Joan Jett, guitar player Ricky Byrd.
This is Gene Cornish guitar player and singer from the Young Rascals/Rascals. When I was in high school these guys were one of my favorite bands. “Good Lovin”, “I Ain’t Gonna Eat Out My Heart Anymore” . . . There’s a good reason they’re in The Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame. . . . and he’ a great guy.
This is my recent portrait of Lenny Kaye. Lenny has been playing guitar with Patti Smith from day 1. Lenny is also a rock and roll historian, journalist, producer and author.
This is Albert Bouchard, original founding member and drummer of Blue Oyster Cult.
Continuing my project of portraits of musicians over 50 this is jazz guitarist John Bruschini.