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It was 1987 and Alice Cooper and Ace Frehley did a fantastic tour…I photographed many shows. So here we are 24 years later and once again these two rock icons are touring together. This time the show was at the legendary Pine Knob music theater outside of Detroit. I got there about a half hour before Ace was to go on. I wasn’t planning on photographing Ace. But when I got there I was told I could. I only shot a few songs, Ace doesnt move around too much and how many pics can you get of Ace standing in front of the mic with his guitar. Ace to my surprise, sounded good. Reminded me of the shows he performed on the Alice Cooper tour in 87. I especially like the Les Paul with his KISS makeup image on the headstock.
After Ace I walked with Brian the media director to an area where all the other photographers where hanging out. Many I haven’t seen in a long time. It felt like 1987 all over again. It was nice having some time to catch up with everyone. I surprised my good friend and awesome photographer Ken Settle with a copy of “Neil Zlowzowers: Van Halen” book. Which I picked up at the Border Books closing. I’m glad he liked it. Its a very well printed book. Neil should be proud of the way the book came out.
Around 8:45 we all headed down to the barricade for Alice Cooper. Interesting enough Ace’s people still hadn’t removed all of his gear off the stage. But they were very quick and Alice started promptly at 9pm. For the first song Alice is about 25ft up on this large riser that when turned around looked like a giant stair case to no where. The lighting curtains during this part of the show were nice and provided a cool backdrop.
This was the first time photographing Alice since 1994, Alice sounded great! Although he didn’t use as much theatrics as in the past. But none the less Alice put on a great show doing classic songs such as 18,Billion Dollar Babys,Under my Wheels,Elected,plus it was the last show of the North American tour. I was very happy with the images I produced. Also it was great catching up with all my photographer friends. 
