Jim Irsay Band ~ Ridin' the Storm Out ~ Kevin Cronin (REO Speedwagon) ~ Shrine Auditorium ~ 1-11-24

Here are a few of my photos of musicians I photographed back in the late 60's and early 70's that you may enjoy:
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[@douglaslippertindy]

Not sure what to think here, as I want to be kind with my comments. I'm certain this video suffers from its recording by a phone, which can't capture the audio fidelity properly, but I think it's time to let us just remember how things were...vs. how they are. This, after having to leave the last REO concert I attended before their set was over as my old ears just couldn't make out what Kevin, who usually speaks between songs, was saying. I'm grateful to Kevin and, of course, Gary for the great music but, these days, it's the versions from High Infidelity and You Can Tune a Piano but You Can't Tuna Fish that move me. And I listen to Mike Murphy's studio version of Riding the Storm Out as much as I listen to Kevin's live version, then one we all grew up listening to and which, in his own way, Kevin made his own. I don't expect Kevin, Robin Zander, Tommy James and Don Barnes to sound like they once did and am grateful that they are still with us, but--for the music--I'm pretty much into listening to the original studio (or live) recordings. Am I alone in my thoughts on this one?

[@jeffallen1617]

I shot these videos on a Sony RX10 mk 4 camera on 4K, with an external Rode mic. So, even though better than an iPhone in quality, both audio and video, it still doesn’t compare to any studio quality equipment. Hey, it’s the best I can offer you, Douglas!

[@danmusec5634]

You are not alone. Cronin has been toast for many years now, and they have always been just a cover band without Gary. I will say that Cronin sounds better here than I have seen in a really long time. Not his fault he has aged, but it's pretty much time to go.