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original band links byThis page contains links to various original bands I've enjoyed seeing throughout the years including Dokken (and related bands), Jennifer Nash, KISS, The Presidents of the United States of America, The Untouchables and various other original bands.
albums with my pictures & video clips of various original bands can be found on this myphotoalbum page | ||||
albums with my pictures & video clips of Dokken / Lynch related bands can be found on this myphotoalbum page | ||||
I have been rockin' with Dokken since the early 80's. I really enjoy their mix of powerful lyrics with shredding guitar. Although I didn't get to see them live until the late 90's I try to see this band as often as practical, including the bands formed around the former band members: guitarist George Lynch and bass player Jeff Pilson. | ||||
4/21/2006 | Empire Ballroom @ Las Vegas, NV | Talk about Mr. Scary, this Lynch Mob show ended early when George Lynch passed out after just 5 songs. Jeff Findley took these pictures during the show and his album includes a description of the events surrounding this show. You can also read about it at this blabbermouth.net article | ||
4/21/2006 | Empire Ballroom @ Las Vegas, NV | You can view my streaming video clip Lynch Mob performing "River of Love" which was the last song George Lynch performed before passing out, causing the rest of the show to be canceled [video tips] | ||
6/18/2005 | Diablos Rocking Cantina @ Lake Forrest, CA | Thanks to the editing help by Jeff Findley I am able to share with you Albert's 73 pictures at this rocking show by George Lynch | ||
6/18/2005 | Diablos Rocking Cantina @ Lake Forrest, CA | Had a great time seeing a very long performance by George Lynch where Jeff Findley took these pictures from different locations around this new venue | ||
1/22/2005 | The Vault 350 @ Long Beach, CA | Thanks to the editing help by Jeff Findley I am able to share with you Albert's 34 pictures at this post-NAMM performance by George Lynch | ||
1/22/2005 | The Vault 350 @ Long Beach, CA | Jeff Findley also took a bunch of pictures at this guitarist showcase that included the talented George Lynch | ||
12/16/2004 | The Vault 350 @ Long Beach, CA | A bunch of pictures taken by Jeff Findley of the headlining band Dokken | ||
10/10/2004 | Club Ibiza @ Whittier, CA | Thanks to the editing help by Jeff Findley I am now able to share with you Albert's 36 pictures from his first time seeing Jeff Pilson's War & Peace | ||
10/10/2004 | Club Ibiza @ Whittier, CA | Jeff Findley took these pictures of Jeff Pilson's War & Peace following earlier performances by the Atomic Punks and Jack Russell's Great White | ||
8/11/2004 | The Grove of Anaheim @ Anaheim, CA | Albert's 42 photos of the headlining band Dokken | ||
3/12/2004 | Coach House @ San Juan Capistrano, CA | I had a good time seeing the latest George Lynch band lineup with a new singer and drummer. We scored the best seats in the house, right in front of the axe man, where Jeff Findley took these pictures | ||
12/11/2003 and 12/12/2003 | Galaxy Theatre @ Santa Ana, CA and Platinum Live @ Studio City, CA | I enjoyed seeing Lynch Mob again at the Galaxy where Jeff Findley took these pictures (along with some from the next night and a few miscellaneous ones) | ||
5/22/2003 | Galaxy Theatre @ Santa Ana, CA | Here are Albert's 24 raw photos of Dokken including some backstage photos where I finally got to meet the surprisingly friendly Don Dokken | ||
2/22/2003 | Universal Amphitheatre @ Universal City, CA | I mostly attended this "Rock Never Stops" show to see the opening band, Dokken, where Jeff Findley took these pictures | ||
After seeing Jennifer Nash perform several times on accordion with Dead Man's Party I decided to check out her original band, which includes Oingo Boingo bass player John Avila. She turned out to have an interesting musical style and captivating stage presence. | ||||
3/11/2004 | Harvelle's @ Santa Monica, CA | Albert's 16 photos of Jennifer Nash with special guest guitarist Steve Bartek (of Oingo Boingo) | ||
3/11/2004 | Harvelle's @ Santa Monica, CA | You can enter this video album to download Albert's 10 video clips from this show ranging in size from 4MB - 15MB [video tips] | ||
8/8/2003 | Key Club @ West Hollywood, CA | Albert's 14 photos of opening act Jennifer Nash | ||
I have been a fan of KISS for longer than any other rock band that I can remember. The older brother of my best friend growing up was a KISS Army member and his enthusiasm rubbed off on us way back in the mid 1970's. I didn't get to attend my first KISS concert until a reunion of all original members back 2000. Despite changes in band members I try to see them as often as I can. | ||||
6/19/2004 | Verizon Amphitheater @ Irvine, CA | Some really nice pictures by Glenn from this Kiss / Poison show | ||
6/19/2004 | Verizon Amphitheater @ Irvine, CA | Tons of pictures by Jeff Findley and Jamie from this really fun night that combined the rock band Poison opening for Kiss | ||
1/17/2004 | NAMM 2004 @ the Convention Center of Anaheim, CA | You can enter this video album to download Jeff Findley's video clips of the appearance of Paul Stanley (from Kiss) at this major music convention [video tips] | ||
12/18/2003 | The Forum @ Inglewood, CA | Jeff Findley took these Joe Perry pictures and these Kiss pictures at another fun concert where Joe Perry joined Kiss during the song Strutter. Unfortunately, when I met Kiss band members Paul and Tommy backstage, Jeff and his camera were nowhere to be found :-( | ||
12/18/2003 | The Forum @ Inglewood, CA | You can enter this video album to download Jeff Findley's video clips from this great Kiss concert, including a video clip with special guest Joe Perry from Aerosmith! [video tips] | ||
10/24/2003 | MGM Grand @ Las Vegas, NV | Jeff Findley and I had a really great time at this Kiss and Aerosmith concert, where he decided to break in his Bret Michaels Halloween costume Here are hundreds of pictures of both co-headlining bands by Jeff Findley from this great night! | ||
10/24/2003 | MGM Grand @ Las Vegas, NV | You can enter this video album to download Jeff Findley's video clips from this really fun Kiss concert [video tips] | ||
Presidents of the United States of America | ||||
I've enjoyed the fun music of this original band for many years, but it wasn't until I took the chance to see this band in 2003 that I got hooked on one of the most enjoyable live bands I have ever seen! My first was probably one of the best musical surprises because I had gone in with low expectations of seeing "another Seattle band" but was blown away by their humor and energy! If you like even one of their songs, I guarantee you'll love seeing this band live. Their new music is also good too! | ||||
3/21/2008 | The Roxy @ West Hollywood, CA | Weird Al joins the Presidents of the United States of America to perform a cover of Kansas' "More than a Feeling" during this surprise encore! [video tips] | ||
3/25/2005 | Belly Up @ Solana Beach, CA | Albert's 71 photos from a very fun Presidents of the United States of America show | ||
3/25/2005 | Belly Up @ Solana Beach, CA | You can download some of Albert's edited video clips from his favorite Presidents of the United States of America rock show so far! [video tips] | ||
8/22/2004 | House of Blues @ Anaheim, CA | Albert's 21 photos from another super fun Presidents of the United States of America show | ||
8/20/2004 | Troubadour @ West Hollywood, CA | Albert's 28 photos of the rocking fun band Presidents of the United States of America | ||
9/6/2003 | Galaxy Theatre @ Santa Ana, CA | Ben Gurner wrote a very detailed show review and took some pictures at this highly entertaining show where I first saw the band the Presidents of the United States of America (unfortunately I didn't take my camera to this show) | ||
I really enjoy the music of this ska band and am glad that they are still performing. They have a small mailing list to find out more about what is happening with the the band and an official page on MySpace. | ||||
3/30/2007 | Good Hurt @ Venice, CA | Albert's 16 photos from another very enjoyable Untouchables show | ||
12/23/2006 | Galaxy Theatre @ Santa Ana, CA | You can view my streaming video clips of The Untouchables performing "What's Gone Wrong?", "A Ghost Town Story", "Free Yourself" and their "Wild Child" finale from another excellent Untouchables show [video tips] | ||
6/30/2006 | Good Hurt @ Venice, CA | You can view my streaming video clips of The Untouchables performing the beginning of "Wild Child" with special guest Tony Ragulo, who wrote the song, followed by the end of "Wild Child" and also a video clip for the cover song "(I'm not your) Stepping Stone" from this fun show [video tips] | ||
4/20/2005 | Vault 350 @ Long Beach, CA | You can download Albert's video clips from this special Untouchables show on Jerry's birthday that included a guest appearance by former guitarist Clyde Grimes [video tips] | ||
4/20/2005 | Vault 350 @ Long Beach, CA | Albert's 13 photos from this very special Untouchables show | ||
4/9/2005 | Galaxy Theatre @ Santa Ana, CA | You can download some of Albert's video clips from this fun Untouchables show [video tips] | ||
4/9/2005 | Galaxy Theatre @ Santa Ana, CA | Albert's 36 photos from this fun Untouchables show | ||
2005 | Albert's 2 pictures of the 2005 Untouchables t-shirt that you can buy from Blue ska girl | |||
11/13/2004 | Galaxy Theatre @ Santa Ana, CA | Albert's 24 photos from this Untouchables show | ||
11/13/2004 | Galaxy Theatre @ Santa Ana, CA | You can enter this video album to download Albert's 7 video clips ranging from 2MB - 11MB from this great show [video tips] | ||
10/25/2002 | 14 Below @ Santa Monica, CA | 19 photos by Albert (2 with audio clips) | ||
These are various original bands that I've only seen a few times, but that I've enjoyed nonetheless. | ||||
Links for my favorite tribute bands & cover bands are now available on my tribute bands page | ||||
2/13/2009 | Brixton South Bay @ Redondo Beach, CA | You can watch videos from Chris' debut as the bass player for Pretty Boy Floyd for the songs "Toast of the Town", "Rock and Roll Outlaws" and "Saturday Night in the USA" [video tips] | ||
4/26/2008 | Mandalay Bay @ Las Vegas, NV | From the annual Lili Claire benefit you can watch my videos of Sugar Ray performing "Fly" and the Goo Goo Dolls performing "Iris" [video tips] | ||
3/6/2008 | The Forum @ Inglewood, CA | Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters performs a portion of "Everlong" just a few feet in front of me on the second of back-to-back sold-out concerts! [video tips] | ||
12/31/2007 | Verizon Amphitheater @ Irvine, CA | You can view my streaming video clip of Berlin performing a cover of Natalie Merchant's "Kind and Generous" for the first time in public at the conclusion of another enjoyable Orange County New Year's Eve performance [video tips] | ||
3/30/2007 | The Vault 350 @ Long Beach, CA | I didn't have to wait long (or drive as far) for another excellent Foreigner show where I was able to get video clips of "Feels Like the First Time", the sax solo ending for "Urgent", a portion of "Jukebox Hero", a cover of the Zep song "Whole Lotta Love" (with Jason Bonham on drums), and "I Want to Know What Love Is" [video tips] | ||
2/17/2007 | Riverside County Fairgrounds @ Indio, CA | You can view my streaming video clips of Foreigner performing the beginning of "Feels like the First Time", the ending of "Feels Like the First Time", a cover of the Zep classic "Whole Lotta Love" (with Jason Bonham on drums) and "Long, Long Way From Home" from a great show [video tips] | ||
12/31/2006 | Orange County Fairgrounds @ Costa Mesa, CA | You can view my streaming video clips of Brett Michaels from Poison performing "Talk Dirty To Me", "Look What the Cat Dragged In", his cover of "Knockin' on Heaven's Door", "I Won't Forget You", "Unskinny Bop", "Something to Believe In", "Every Rose Has It's Thorn" and "Nothin' But a Good Time" from this rocking New Year's Eve celebration show [video tips] | ||
12/31/2006 | Orange County Fairgrounds @ Costa Mesa, CA | You can view my streaming video clips of Berlin performing "The Metro", their cover of the "Dope Show", "Shiny", and "Scream" from this very enjoyable New Year's Eve celebration show [video tips] | ||
9/22/2006 | Galaxy Theatre @ Santa Ana, CA | Albert's 6 photos from a local Human League concert | ||
8/22/2006 | House of Blues @ Anaheim, CA | Jeff Findley not only hooked me up with a ticket to this entertaining Ted Nugent concert, but he also took these great pictures | ||
8/19/2005 | Verizon Amphitheater @ Irvine, CA | The headliner of Jack's First Show was Def Leppard, who are in this collection of pictures taken by Jeff Findley | ||
8/19/2005 | Verizon Amphitheater @ Irvine, CA | One of my personal favorites of Jack's First Show was seeing Journey with new singer Jeff Scott Soto, who just rocked the place, as you can imagine from these pictures, and these other pictures, taken by Jeff Findley | ||
8/19/2005 | Verizon Amphitheater @ Irvine, CA | I am a huge fan of Billy Idol and am glad Jeff Findley was able to take these great pictures from the photo pit | ||
8/19/2005 | Verizon Amphitheater @ Irvine, CA | Thankfully, Cheap Trick stuck mostly to their hits during their music set captured in these pictures taken by Jeff Findley | ||
8/19/2005 | Verizon Amphitheater @ Irvine, CA | Jeff Findley took these pictures of the opening band of Jack's First Show, the Violent Femmes | ||
8/19/2005 | Verizon Amphitheater @ Irvine, CA | With a great lineup of bands, Jeff Findley and I had to attend Jack FM's First Show, where he took many great pictures, including these highlights | ||
8/12/2006 | Thoroughbred Club @ Del Mar, CA | I am glad I overlooked the long drive and attended this really fun (and free) outdoors Billy Idol concert at the Del Mar racetrack infield. You can watch my streaming video clips for "Rebel Yell (beginning)", "Rebel Yell (ending)", "Hot in Del Mar", "Mony, Mony" and the rocking encore finale! [video tips] | ||
7/17/2006 | Civic Theatre @ San Diego, CA | The Foo Fighters saved my two favorite songs for the end of this acoustic concert. You can watch my streaming video clips for "Best of You" and "Everlong" from this show [video tips] | ||
6/3/2006 | The Vault 350 @ Long Beach, CA | You can view my streaming video clips of Berlin performing "The Metro", "The Dope Show", "Shiny", an acoustic "Pleasure Victim", a very interesting version of "Sex, I'm a...", "Take My Breath Away", and "Never Let Me Down Again" at this really enjoyable show [video tips] | ||
5/7/2006 | House of Blues @ Anaheim, CA | I was really impressed when I saw new lineup of Foreigner which includes Kelly Hanson on vocals backed by new members Jeff Pilson and Jason Bonham. As usual Jeff Findley was able to take a bunch of great pictures | ||
2/25/2006 | Arrowhead Pond @ Anaheim, CA | Here are some nice pictures taken by Jeff Findley from another fun Bon Jovi concert | ||
1/29/2006 | Morongo Casino Key Club @ Cabazon, CA | You can view my streaming video clips of Cyndi Lauper performing "I Drove All Night" and "Money Changes Everything" [video tips] | ||
9/16/2005 | Arrowhead Pond @ Anaheim, CA | Here are pictures by Jeff Findley from my first Eagles concert | ||
7/26/2005 | Verizon Amphitheater @ Irvine, CA | Jeff Findley took several video clips my third Motley Crue show this year (and ever) [video tips] | ||
7/26/2005 | Verizon Amphitheater @ Irvine, CA | Jeff Findley helped document the fun at my third Motley Crue show this year (and ever) with these pictures | ||
7/18/2005 | Pacific Amphitheatre @ Costa Mesa, CA | Jeff Findley took several video clips of the rock band Heart | ||
7/18/2005 | Pacific Amphitheatre @ Costa Mesa, CA | Jeff Findley and Kelly took a few pictures of the rock band Heart | ||
7/14/2005 | Pacific Amphitheatre @ Costa Mesa, CA | Jeff Findley took several video clips at my first Pat Benatar concert | ||
7/14/2005 | Pacific Amphitheatre @ Costa Mesa, CA | Jeff Findley took a lot of pictures at my first Pat Benatar concert | ||
7/14/2005 | Pacific Amphitheatre @ Costa Mesa, CA | Jeff Findley took a couple video clips at this Berlin concert | ||
7/14/2005 | Pacific Amphitheatre @ Costa Mesa, CA | Jeff Findley took a few pictures at another enjoyable Berlin concert | ||
7/9/2005 | Galaxy Theatre @ Santa Ana, CA | Albert's 9 photos of the original band Coto Normal | ||
7/8/2005 | Pacific Amphitheatre @ Costa Mesa, CA | Albert's videos from row BB of this fun B-52's show at the 2005 Orange County Fair include clips of "Cosmic Thing", the beginning of "Strobe Light", the end of "Strobe Light", "Love Shack", "Party out of Bounds" and "Rock Lobster" [video tips] | ||
7/8/2005 | Pacific Amphitheatre @ Costa Mesa, CA | Albert's 23 photos of The B-52's who opened the 2005 Orange County Fair | ||
7/2/2005 | The Wiltern @ Los Angeles, CA | Jeff Findley took a few video clips at this fun Billy Idol show | ||
7/2/2005 | The Wiltern @ Los Angeles, CA | Jeff Findley and I had a great time rocking out to Billy Idol where Jeff took a few pictures | ||
5/21/2005 | Verizon Amphitheater @ Irvine, CA | This year's KROQ Weenie Roast lineup included the always rocking Foo Fighters, last minute additions Motley Crue as well as a surprisingly good "newer" band called The Killers. Jeff Findley took a bunch of pictures throughout this long day while we were hanging out enjoying these rock bands. | ||
4/27/2005 | The Grove of Anaheim @ Anaheim, CA | Jeff Findley took a couple video clips at a show headlined by Steve Vai with Billy Sheehan | ||
4/27/2005 | The Grove of Anaheim @ Anaheim, CA | Jeff Findley took a few pictures at this show headlined by Steve Vai with Billy Sheehan | ||
4/21/2005 | Galaxy Theatre @ Santa Ana, CA | I decided to finally see Jeff Scott Soto and Neal Schon perform in Soul SirkUS where Jeff Findley took these photos | ||
4/11/2005 | The Wiltern @ Los Angeles, CA | At a special Garbage show on the eve of the release of their latest album I met a girl with "KALeIDoScOPe EyES" who was nice enough to share her pictures from this great show! | ||
4/1/2005 | Arrowhead Pond @ Anaheim, CA | Jeff Findley took a couple video clips at his first U2 show | ||
4/1/2005 | Arrowhead Pond @ Anaheim, CA | I originally got the ticket that Jeff Findley used to see his first U2 show and to take these awesome pictures. I saw U2 the next night (at the same venue) and the following Tuesday at the LA Staples Center | ||
3/23/2005 | The Forum @ Inglewood, CA | Gabe shared some special photos from this really fun Motley Crue concert! | ||
3/23/2005 | The Forum @ Inglewood, CA | Jeff Findley was able to capture some great pictures at my very first ever Motley Crue concert where I had a complete blast! | ||
2/12/2005 | The Joint @ West Los Angeles, CA | You can download Albert's video clips of the rock band Tuscaurora [video tips] | ||
2/12/2005 | The Joint @ West Los Angeles, CA | Albert's 21 photos taken of the original rock band Tuscaurora | ||
1/21/2005 | Sunset House of Blues @ West Hollywood, CA | Jeff Findley was able to sneak a few pictures from this sold-out Journey show performed the same night they received a star at the Hollywood Walk of Fame | ||
9/21/2004 | Sunset House of Blues @ West Hollywood, CA | Albert's 36 photos taken of the original band Tuscaurora | ||
8/24/2004 | Knitting Factory @ Hollywood, CA | Albert's 30 photos taken at the CD release party for the original band Star No Star | ||
8/11/2004 | The Grove of Anaheim @ Anaheim, CA | Albert's 7 photos of Dokken's opening band LA Guns | ||
7/30/2004 | Pacific Amphitheatre @ Costa Mesa, CA | Albert's 37 photos of the band Sugar Ray at the 2004 Orange County Fair | ||
7/27/2004 | The Grove of Anaheim @ Anaheim, CA | Albert's 49 photos from this Cyndi Lauper show | ||
7/27/2004 | The Grove of Anaheim @ Anaheim, CA | Photos by Lance Perkins from a fun Cyndi Lauper show (he also took these photos at The Grove back on 2/03). I also found some comments about Cyndi's 7/24/04 show at The Greek | ||
7/23/2004 | Pacific Amphitheatre @ Costa Mesa, CA | Albert's 39 photos of the Go-Go's at the 2004 Orange County Fair (I also found some other OC Fair pictures taken by Lisa and fixed up by Edgar) | ||
7/10/2004 | Pacific Amphitheatre @ Costa Mesa, CA | Albert's 13 photos of the band Berlin entertaining the fans at the 2004 Orange County Fair | ||
1/31/2004 | The Shrine Auditorium @ Los Angeles, CA | Some pictures taken by my friend Kim at my first David Bowie concert. Here are some better pictures by Kim at her 4th Bowie concert that same week, and some great pictures from a later show at the Pond of Anaheim | ||
12/18/2003 | The Forum @ Inglewood, CA | Jeff Findley took these Aerosmith pictures at another fun Kiss / Aerosmith concert | ||
12/18/2003 | The Forum @ Inglewood, CA | Some cool Aerosmith pictures by Ross Halfin including photos taken during the special pre-show soundcheck. | ||
11/16/2003 | Sunset House of Blues @ West Hollywood, CA | I guess one Bret Michaels show this week wasn't enough for Jeff Findley who was looking for any excuse to put on his Bret costume again to try and get a picture with him. Again, no luck, but still a fun night! Here are Jeff's pictures. | ||
10/4/2003 | Verizon Amphitheater @ Irvine, CA | Albert's 12 pictures from a fun all-day Arrowfest 2003 event that included performances by a couple tribute bands followed by Eddie Money, Cheap Trick, Foreigner, Yes and Journey! | ||
10/4/2003 | Verizon Amphitheater @ Irvine, CA | Some pictures by Jeff Findley from this fun all-day concert event called Arrowfest 2003 and also some pictures by Kelly | ||
10/3/2003 | Verizon Amphitheater @ Irvine, CA | Some pictures by Jeff Findley from this fun Def Leppard concert just a few days after his 4th knee surgery! | ||
7/23/2003 | SDSU Open Air Theatre @ San Diego, CA | I saw the "Rock Never Stops" tour which included Whitesnake, Warrant, Winger and Slaughter. Here are Albert's 65 raw photos of the Whitesnake set and here are Carrie Anderson's photos of the concert. | ||
7/1/2003 | The Gig @ Hollywood, CA | Albert's 20 photos from a rare Don Key Experience show featuring Darren Leader, the drummer for Metal Skool and The Thornbirds as the singer (!) of this original rock band | ||
5/13/2003 | Coach House @ San Juan Capistrano, CA | Despite the dim lighting and distance from the stage, I hope some of you can still enjoy my video clips of Rik Emmett from the band Triumph performing the rock classics "Lay It On The Line", "Ordinary Man", "Magic Power" and "Hold On" [video tips] | ||
4/9/2003 and 4/10/2003 | Los Angeles Staples Center and Anaheim Pond | Here are several pictures taken by Jeff Findley at my first two Bon Jovi shows ever. | ||
7/13/2002 | Mark & Brian's "Livestock" @ Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, Irvine, CA | Cheap Trick and Atomic Punks photos by Jeff Findley | ||
2/22/2003 | Universal Amphitheatre @ Universal City, CA | Dokken, Whitesnake and the Scorpions on the same stage. What an incredible show! Here are some incredible pictures taken by Jeff Findley | ||
5/25/2002 | Boston Bar & Grill @ North Las Vegas, NV | After an Atomic Punks show, some of us went to check out a band called Magna-Fi. Here are Albert's 15 pictures that include guest guitar player Russ Parish from the Atomic Punks | ||
12/20/2000 | M-Bar @ Long Beach, CA | Albert's 16 photos during a special reunion show of the Primitive Painters. Their singer was Dennis Crupi, who was also in a band named moses mcCartney. | ||
Please let me know of any questions or problems with any albums or videos. Seeing these original bands was a lot of fun!!!
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