that the topping off ceremony for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio took place - and Opie was invited to be part of it. we had recently relocated here from New York City and Opie was on fire playing Conga Drums - and Tenor, Alto and Baritone Saxophones.
jerry lee lewis, opie and wally bryson - a magical moment. opie and wally are closer than brothers and are godfather's to each others daughters.
opie, joe vitale and wally - catching up with joe.
bobby womack - getting down!
opie, wally and gilby clarke - rockin' out!
wally, opie, and gilby - chillin' out!
wally and his double neck guitar was just too sexy for the stage!
all of the musicians who took part in it actually signed the last beam and they looked completely buff in their hard hats – and although I can’t find that particular picture – here’s the beam being set into place.
the Ohio musicians who came together for this were called The Cleveland All-Stars and it was a day to remember. the stage was electric with music legends like Jerry Lee Lewis, Bobby Womack, Joe Vitale from Crosby, Stills & Nash, Gilby Clarke from Guns N’ Roses, Dale Peters from the James Gang, Wally Bryson and Opie from the Raspberries … and so many, many more – way too numerous to mention!
and then like all good things, it was time to pack up and call it a day … but what a day it was!
were any of you there?
It's impossible! In my mind this was just such a short while ago... I remember being in the photographers pit area and taking all those photos (well, except for maybe one but I digress) I also remember it being one of the coolest (but hot temperture wise) days of my life... felt so priviledged to be able to photograph so many iconic stars but most importantly to share that day with you and Opie. I've always loved being around your combined energies... rejuvinating is the best word for it. Thank you for putting all these photos out here on your blog.. so flattering! And thank you for bringing me back to that time and bringing back all those great memories of that day. LOVE YOU BOTH - MISS YOU BUNCHES - Your Brooklyn Pal Always - XO Isabella
Posted by: Isabella | July 29, 2011 at 08:16 PM
WOW how exciting.
Posted by: Jen Crossley | August 07, 2011 at 04:34 AM
thanks jen - hope your time in the states is Big Kev exciting!
Posted by: linda & opie | August 09, 2011 at 10:19 AM
thank you for sharing with us, i really like the way you show to us, nice work , keeping it up
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