Portraits – Location

Unsung Heroes/Musicians 50+ Jojo Mayer

 

Jojo Mayer © Leland Bobbé

Jojo Mayer © Leland Bobbé

Drummer extraordinaire Jojo Mayer. This man can play . . .

Musicians 50+ Randy Pratt

© Leland Bobbé

© Leland Bobbé

Bass and harmonica player Randy Pratt from Cactus, The Lizards and Rickity.

Musicians 50+ Ricky Byrd

© Leland Bobbé

© Leland Bobbé

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.

Musicians 50+ Annie Golden

© Leland Bobbé

© Leland Bobbé

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.

Musicians 50+ Gene Cornish

© Leland Bobbé

© Leland Bobbé

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.

Musicians 50+ Lenny Kaye

© Leland Bobbé

© Leland Bobbé

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.

Musicians 50+ Albert Bouchard

© Leland Bobbé

© Leland Bobbé

This is Albert Bouchard, original founding member and drummer of Blue Oyster Cult.

Musicians 50+ John Bruschini

© Leland Bobbé

© Leland Bobbé

Continuing my project of portraits of musicians over 50 this is jazz guitarist John Bruschini.

Musicians 50+ Handsome Dick Manitoba

© Leland Bobbé

© Leland Bobbé

This is my portrait of Handsome Dick Manitoba. Handsome Dick was the lead singer in the infamous Dictators back in the CBGB days. He currently fronts The Dictators NYC and is a DJ on Sirius XM”s Underground Garage.

 

Musicians 50+ Peppy Castro

Peppy Castro © Leland Bobbé

Peppy Castro © Leland Bobbé

This is Peppy Castro one of the early pioneers of the Psychedelic Garage band rock era. At age 17 he was one of the founding members of the legendary rock group, The Blues Magoos. He also starred in the original Broadway production of Hair. His songs have been recorded by the likes of Diana Ross, Kiss and Cher among others.