Mary Travers, at Milwaukee's Summerfest, in 1975.

Leo Kottke, performing at Milwaukee's Performing Arts Center in 1973.

December 15, 2014

My favorite radio station, WMSE, 91.7FM or wmse.org, just finished their 2015 calendar! All the photographs in it are mine from the 1970's!

The photograph for August is of Leo Kottke, so Leo is featured today.

I have featured Leo before in Blog #89 but it's nice to look at Leo here again.

Most of these photos are from a show he did at Milwaukee's Performing Arts Center in 1973. He was the opening act for Loggins and Messina that night.

I was part of an interview that was done before the show while Leo was putting his legs up relaxing. His reflection in the mirror and just a little bit of his guitar showing is neat to look at.

So, enjoy a look back at Leo in some of my favorite photographs.

If you need a calendar, that has more than 12, almost gallery quality prints in it just message me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or through the website here. They are $20.00 each.

It would make a nice Christmas present for anyone on your list who loves music!

Thanks,

Rich Zimmermann

November 3, 2014

John Prine played in Milwaukee the other night and I wish I had been there to see the show. He is a brilliant storyteller, songwriter and musician.

It's funny he came to town on a week that I was scanning some old film of his performance here in Milwaukee on December 1, 1972!

We can thank Kris Kristofferson for discovering the mailman from Maywood, Illinois on an open mic night in Chicago many years ago.

John's voice has changed a bit after a battle with throat cancer in the late 90's but he is the same old John Prine.

If you get the chance, go see him play because you won't be disappointed.

Have a great week.

Thanks,

Rich Zimmermann

John Prine at Milwaukee's Performing Arts Center 12-1-72.

Ramblin' Jack Elliott at Shank Hall in Milwaukee on September 5, 2014.

December 2, 1973

On February 2, 1973, I had the pleasure of photographing Leo Kottke. He opened up a show for Loggins and Messina at Milwaukee's Performing Arts Center that evening.

At the time, I was working for the Bugle American newspaper and we conducted an interview in Leo's dressing room before the show.

In my collection of favorite photographs, a few are shown here with Leo's reflection in the mirror. He was relaxed, reading the paper and just killing time before his performance.

Leo, is to me, the best acoutic 12 string guitar player in the world. Not many people get close to playing like Leo does!

He still plays and if you can catch a performance of his please do so because you will be amazed at his great voice and guitar playing.

Please join me at Facebook at Rich Zimmermann Photography as I try to build up my Facebook group. It is new and I only have 35 people so far! You get a weekly reminder of my blog and more great photos.

Have a great week!

Thanks,

Rich Zimmermann