In early May I would cover the M3 Rock Festival and get some classic rock names. The first day I would go for Aldo Nova. Very rare name that doesn't come around, probably best known for the 1982 song "Fantasy". He was very cool and did ops and signed. Then I left the area to try for comedian Lewis Black. I knew where he was staying so I went inside in the hopes that I would see him. After barely 5 minutes and saw him and got the combo. Then quickly left. Wow that doesn't happen too often.
First thing for the day is a flight for the band Quiet Riot. The only original member is Rudy Sarzo. He also played with Whitesnake. See him and 3 other barely valid members, he is nice as he signs. I get him on a Greatest Hits Whitesnake CD. I also get the op with him and 2 other band members. The barely valid lead singer Jizzy Pearl is a dick and refuses to do ops at the airport.
Back to the hotel, one unexpected name I got is Vivian Campbel from Def Leppard. He is not original but a long-time member and the only member I have yet to meet as he is normally ungettable. I couldn't believe he actually stopped. Also the band Cold Sweat has 5 original members, I got 2 of them. Roy and Chris McLernon. I would have to come the next day to get the others.
Another day. First flight is for George Lynch of the band Dokken. Sadly, he is a complete dick. Go back to the hotel, park, and get some rest. Wake up and go inside I instantly see the band Pretty Boy Floyd in the lobby, with the lead singer Steve Sex Summers fully suited. I get an op with him and an op with the full band. Unfortunately, they are all barely valid besides Steve Sex.
I get the other members of Cold Sweat namely Marc Ferrari (singer), Anthony White, and Erik Gamans. And I manage to score a group shot with the band Stryper. I get Perry Richardson, Michael Sweet, Robert Sweet, and Oz Fox all in one shot. Even better the one non-original (Perry) is on the far left so he can be cropped out!
I would end my time with this event at the airport for Stephen Pearcy of the band Ratt. He was eating at a restaurant with his girl when we saw him so we waited till he was done. Then we followed him to the gate and he was nice as can be. I got ops and autographs.
Perry Richardson, Michael Sweet, Robert Sweet, and Oz Fox
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