Pete Solley (in silhouette) looks on as BJ sits on the make-up counter. Their backs are to the mirror! That's Procol Harum!
What can be said about BJ? The last two New York shows were the last times that we heard / saw him play.
He was wonderful on both nights! He seemed a bit shy, quiet and reflective.
He's missed.
Deep in the bowels of the Hofstra Playhouse ... this photo was taken just before the live broadcast from the ten-year anniversary tour.
Was Gary thinking about the fact that this was to be one of the last shows? The mood was dark and pensive in general, much like this photograph indicates.
before what would be one of the last concerts
of Procol's first 'Golden Decade' of music!
... trace of regret?
The great
Mick Grabham ...
The last 2 shows in New York – subdued one night,
roaring away the next!
Still, always a master of subtlety and power!
but Gary is still a patient, gracious host to two fans
(but why is he looking at me that way?)
Left to right, Gary, Carina, Bert
A
different night, a different mood!
That same weekend, at The Academy of Music, the mood
was lighter, the playing more energized.
Was it the freedom of knowing that the
concert
was not going out live ...
that it was just for 'us?'
pen in pocket, ready to take note of any 'mental blocks' ...
One has to wonder ... were there fines involved?
You've
got the cake ...
The 10th Anniversary cake, that is.
After the Academy of Music show in NYC
