November 4, 2013

Last Saturday night was a fun night. It was a charity benefit concert for The Blue Lotus Farm and Retreat Center. Al Kooper and Fred Bliffert were the stars.

A lot of people turned out to tell some great stories and play some great music.

Fred and his family oversee The Blue Lotus Farm and Retreat Center. What an awesome thing for the family to do!

The photos attached give you an idea of the fun we all had. Bob Reitman was the master of ceremonies and started the show.

Thanks,

Rich Zimmermann

Bob Metzger and Fred Bliffert of Bobby & the Helmets at the Catacombs Coffee House in 1972.

June 24, 2013

As I grew up in the Milwaukee rock scene, my favorite bands were The Ox and Short Stuff. Ok, I can't forget The Electric Shit Band, Woodbine and The Hound Dog bands.

Life was good for me during high school days in 1971 and 1972 with photography and rock'n'roll!

When The Ox was breaking up, another band was forming called Bobby and the Helmets! Bobby, was Bob Metzger, the great guitar player from The Ox. These days he plays guitar in Leonard Cohen's band. The Helmets are everybody else in the band I guess!

They were all best friends with each other and terrific musicians. Most of them are good friends of mine.

Here is a look at them playing at the Catacombs coffehouse on January 24, 1972.

Have a great week.

Thanks,

Rich Zimmermann