Uncle Vinty, with the Uncle Vinty Show and his band The Movies!

November 30, 2015

On a nice summer day in 1974 at Milwaukee County Stadium, A Day On The Green was held.

It was a concert that featured The Beach Boys and Jesse Colin Young.

These negatives faded and turned green on me.  I recently fixed them so that we have an image that is not totally green!

Enjoy a look back at a nice summer day at the old Milwaukee County Stadium.

Thanks,

Rich Zimmermann

November 23, 2015

It seems that I missed putting a few photos of the 1975 Rolling Stones show on my website!

So, here we have some more photos for you all to enjoy from a hot day, on June 9, 1975 at Milwaukee County Stadium. You even get a picture of a long haired photographer with some gear!

I will let the pictures do most of the talking today, and just want to say to all of you, have a nice Thanksgiving with your family and friends.

Thanks,

Rich Zimmermann

The Rolling Stones and The Eagles at Milwaukee County Stadium on June 9th, 1975.

November 9, 2015

At Summerfest in 1974, I had the opportunity tp photograph Harry Chapin. He was a shining star who left us way too early in a car accident in July of 1981.

In 1968, Harry, who at the time wanted to be a documentary film director, directed "Legendary Champions" but music was to become his career.

Harry had such a great voice and his song writing was excellent. He started by playing trumpet and wasn't very good according to a friend who told him that a guitar would be a better instrument for him. At the time, Greenwich Village and New York City where Harry lived, was hot with folk music and guitar players.

In the early 1970's, Harry signed the largest recording contract in history that included free studio time for his nine album contract. That saved Harry a lot of money and that was unheard of to get free studio time.

Benefit concerts and donating money to help fight world hunger were on the top of Harry's interests. The Harry Chapin Foundation was the result of his efforts.

Here are a few photos from a nice summer night at Summerfest in 1974.

Thanks,

Rich Zimmermann

Harry Chapin, at Summerfest in 1974.

Robin Trower, at Summerfest in 2009.

November 2, 2015

I went through my photo library looking for pictures for today's blog. It surprises me that I haven't done a blog on Robin Trower.

Robin was a founding member of Procol Harum and then went on to pursue a solo career which has been very successful.

He is an amazing guitarist and with vocalist James Dewar in the 1970's they had a few hits. "Bridge of Sighs" was one of them.

In the 1970's I photographed Robin a lot as his played his way through Wisconsin college towns.

Enjoy a look at Robin in 1974 at Milwaukee's Performing Arts Center and at Summerfest in 2009.

Sadly, I must say that James Dewar is no longer with us, but Robin continues to tour the world with a great band. Check him out when he is in your neighborhood and you won't be disappointed!

Thanks,

Rich Zimmermann

Robin Trower in 1974 at Milwaukee's Performing Arts Center.

October 26, 2015

A long time ago, I had the pleasure of getting to know a band called Heartsfield. These guys were some of the best musicians on the planet. They've made a few albums that should have made it to the top of the charts in country/rock.

The music business, as some of us know, is all about who you know and being in the right place at the right time. That never happened for them but they got really close!

A version of Heartsfield is still around and sounds great but they are not the original band members other than Fred Dobrinski. From the original band, J C Hartsfield, Perry Jordan and Stuart Nevitt are no longer with us.

Check out the new band some time soon when they are in your area and you will hear some wonderful music!

I had always hoped that my first album cover was going to be for them in 1975, but it wasn't to be.

Enjoy a look at the original Heartsfield in the 1970's.

Thanks,

Rich Zimmermann