Studio Portrait

Unsung Heroes/Musicians 50+ Jon Paris

© Leland Bobbé

© Leland Bobbé

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 . . .

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

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© Leland Bobbé

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

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.

 

Musicians 50+ Andy Shernoff

© Leland Bobbe

© Leland Bobbe

Continuing my Musicians 50+ this is Andy Shernoff, bass player and songwriter from NYC punk rockers The Dictators. He also played bass and sang backing vocals on Joey Ramone’s  solo album. His songs have been covered by The Ramones, Joey Ramone, Dion and Mary Weiss from The Shangri La’s.