Photographer Rich Zimmermann shares memories of more than 50 Summerfests from behind the lens
Recent Work from Rich Zimmermann
February 10, 2025
Hope everyone is in good health. Around here I have been fighting bladder cancer and then 2 urinary tract infections and COVID lately. More procedures coming up in March for the cancer and hopefully I get better!
I'm working with some people who are doing a documentary on one of our greatest musicians around for many years, Kenny Loggins.
I started working with Loggins and Messina in 1974 and they have always been one of my favorite bands.
Kenny has been a solo act for many years and I got the pleasure of photographing and saying hi to him in 2017 when he headlined a show with Michael McDonald as the opener. Next blog will be on Michael McDonald.
I gave Kenny a few prints from the Loggins and Messina days in 1974 when I photographed a few of their shows.
One of the prints he said they used for PR in Europe way back then! I was working as a PR photographer for Columbia Records on and off through my early years and never knew or got paid of course. That's rock'n roll and it hasn't changed.
Enjoy a look at Kenny in 2017. Loggins and Messina is in my Rock category for a look at the old days if you wish.
Stay healthy all and thanks,
Rich Zimmermann
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About Rich Zimmermann
Rich Zimmermann is an internationally collected photographer based in Milwaukee,Wisconsin.
Since 1971, I have photographed the Milwaukee area music scene. In addition to that, I have photographed many weddings and done many portraits. Some of my favorite portraiture has been that of Indy car drivers in pit lane and on the grid at racetracks around Wisconsin. The excitement and adrenaline rush I get photographing on pit lane is equivalent to the fun and excitement of photographing musicians on stage or backstage!