Popular Post fotografr Posted January 10 Popular Post Share #1 Posted January 10 Advertisement (gone after registration) Prior to retiring I occasionally did band photos for album covers and posters. This was a local group called Firetown, which was very popular in this area for several years. I became friends with two of the members, Duke Erickson (2nd from left) and Butch Vig (far right) and used to hang out at their recording studio occasionally where they produced songs for Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins, the Foo Fighters and several others. In 1993, Butch, Duke and another Madison musician named Steve Marker, signed up a Scottish singer named Shirley Manson and formed the rock group, Garbage. They hit it big and went on several world tours over a 30 year period, performing at huge sold out venues. I think their last tour was in 2022 but I wouldn't be surprised to see them do another. M6/28mm Elmarit/Tri-X Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 62 1 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/418494-so-you-want-to-be-a-rock-n-roll-star/?do=findComment&comment=5737431'>More sharing options...
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Dazzajl Posted January 10 Share #2 Posted January 10 That is very much a band shot of old. Love it! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted January 10 Share #3 Posted January 10 (edited) Lovely photograph! I remember Garbage quite well. They were very successful in the UK and had a lot of air-play. I had no idea of their backgound so thanks for the bit of background story. Philip. Edited January 10 by pippy 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted January 11 Share #4 Posted January 11 Superb, and it would make a great album cover. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StS Posted January 15 Share #5 Posted January 15 I like the concept and the composition Stefan 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richardgb Posted January 19 Share #6 Posted January 19 On 1/10/2025 at 10:46 PM, fotografr said: Prior to retiring I occasionally did band photos for album covers and posters. This was a local group called Firetown, which was very popular in this area for several years. I became friends with two of the members, Duke Erickson (2nd from left) and Butch Vig (far right) and used to hang out at their recording studio occasionally where they produced songs for Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins, the Foo Fighters and several others. In 1993, Butch, Duke and another Madison musician named Steve Marker, signed up a Scottish singer named Shirley Manson and formed the rock group, Garbage. They hit it big and went on several world tours over a 30 year period, performing at huge sold out venues. I think their last tour was in 2022 but I wouldn't be surprised to see them do another. M6/28mm Elmarit/Tri-X Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Yes, very reminiscent of the 'old style' of band photo... but I can't condone using a railway line which is clearly in regular use. I know you're probably going to say 'We were careful' etc. but the point remains. There have been a number of tragedies involving those who don't appreciate the risk. See here and here for starters. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografr Posted January 19 Author Share #7 Posted January 19 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) 2 hours ago, Richardgb said: Yes, very reminiscent of the 'old style' of band photo... but I can't condone using a railway line which is clearly in regular use. I know you're probably going to say 'We were careful' etc. but the point remains. There have been a number of tragedies involving those who don't appreciate the risk. See here and here for starters. I could obviously see down the tracks in one direction and the band members could see in the other, so I can't agree with you that we were putting ourselves in danger. Also, these tracks are used for freight, not high speed passenger transport. Edited January 19 by fotografr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografr Posted January 20 Author Share #8 Posted January 20 (edited) 7 hours ago, Richardgb said: Yes, very reminiscent of the 'old style' of band photo... but I can't condone using a railway line which is clearly in regular use. I know you're probably going to say 'We were careful' etc. but the point remains. There have been a number of tragedies involving those who don't appreciate the risk. See here and here for starters. I had a look at your website. 😏 https://www.richardgbradford.com/p50326922/ha5f91b15 Edited January 20 by fotografr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richardgb Posted January 20 Share #9 Posted January 20 16 hours ago, fotografr said: I had a look at your website. 😏 https://www.richardgbradford.com/p50326922/ha5f91b15 Thanks for your visit, but why have you linked to a photo of a Bangkok Skytrain? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografr Posted January 20 Author Share #10 Posted January 20 1 hour ago, Richardgb said: Thanks for your visit, but why have you linked to a photo of a Bangkok Skytrain? It was from your website and looked very much like it was shot by standing on the adjacent track. No big deal one way or the other. There's no reason to make an issue out of this. My point is simply that there are safe ways to conduct oneself and when I did my photo above there was no danger whatsoever, just as there was likely none when you shot yours. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likaleica Posted January 27 Share #11 Posted January 27 On 1/10/2025 at 3:46 PM, fotografr said: Prior to retiring I occasionally did band photos for album covers and posters. This was a local group called Firetown, which was very popular in this area for several years. I became friends with two of the members, Duke Erickson (2nd from left) and Butch Vig (far right) and used to hang out at their recording studio occasionally where they produced songs for Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins, the Foo Fighters and several others. In 1993, Butch, Duke and another Madison musician named Steve Marker, signed up a Scottish singer named Shirley Manson and formed the rock group, Garbage. They hit it big and went on several world tours over a 30 year period, performing at huge sold out venues. I think their last tour was in 2022 but I wouldn't be surprised to see them do another. M6/28mm Elmarit/Tri-X Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Great photo, Brent. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografr Posted January 27 Author Share #12 Posted January 27 1 hour ago, Likaleica said: Great photo, Brent. Thanks very much, Timothy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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