Kevin's Celeb Pics

This past Sunday started at the airport and ended in the rain in St. Louis.

First up on a busy day was a meeting with Harry Wayne Casey, better known as the KC of KC and the Sunshine Band. I met up with KC in Terminal A of Lambert St. Louis International Airport before he boarded his Continental Airlines flight to Cleveland. KC gladly signed a couple of 8 x 10s and posed for this photograph before getting in that dreaded security line. He had performed the day before at the Rib America Fest in downtown St. Louis.

Next up was a trip to Vintage Vinyl for an in-store performance and signing by Blind Melon. Unfortunately, the group's lead vocalist had a case of laryngitis, and the gig was canceled. However, they were scheduled to play later in the afternoon at Rib America, and that's where I caught up with the band. Each member gladly signed an 8 x 10, posed for photos, and apologized for canceling the in-store appearance. Two of the band members offered free admission to their show, which we gladly accepted. Here's an interesting shot with Rogers Stevens, guitarist. Kudos to all the guys for being so accommodating!

Next up on the Rib America Fest line-up was blues artist Johnny Lang. The Grammy-award winner was set to sign for me as he left his tour bus to take the stage, but his tour manager quickly halted that. Johnny said he'd take care of me after the show, and that's what he did. He signed an 8 x 10 and posed for this shot. The tour manager kept a close eye on everyone, making sure each person got only one autograph and no more. I'm pretty sure Johnny didn't care, but the tour manager was calling the shots.

I had a flashback to my high school days with Night Ranger, the final band of the day. Night Ranger was one of my favorites during the early 80's. They arrived about an hour before show time and quickly headed to their dressing room to prep for the show. However, a few minutes later, guitarist Brad Gillis popped out and came over to sign for me and a growing list of fans. Soon afterwards, lead singer Jack Blades did the same, gladly adding his signature to my albums and 8 x 10s. I had to wait until after the show to get the final original member of the band, Kelly Keagy. That wait wasn't long as a thunderstorm cut their set to about 45 minutes. The band emerged as the rain subsided and Kelly signed my items. For the "icing on the cake," the guys gathered together and posed for this group shot.