{"id":96160,"date":"2019-10-20T15:31:02","date_gmt":"2019-10-20T19:31:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=96160"},"modified":"2019-10-20T15:31:02","modified_gmt":"2019-10-20T19:31:02","slug":"beatles-fans-rejoice-with-the-white-album-tribute","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=96160","title":{"rendered":"BEATLES FANS REJOICE WITH THE WHITE ALBUM TRIBUTE"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.df-foto.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>Story &amp; Photographs by Diane Fleischman<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Beatles fans gathered at the Wind Creek Event Center Saturday night for a celebration of The White Album performed by a unique pairing of veteran rockers.<\/p>\n<p>Almost representing each decade of rock were Micky Dolenz, of sixties Monkees\u2019 fame, Joey Molland, the surviving member of the classic line-up of Badfinger, Todd Rundgren, of Nazz, and Utopia, and achieved a successful solo career, Jason Scheff, of Chicago, and Grammy winner, Christopher Cross.<br \/>\n<code class=\"code\">-AMAZONPOLLY-ONLYWORDS-START-<\/code><br \/>\n<div id=\"su_carousel_6a06874e33fc6\" class=\"su-carousel su-carousel-centered su-carousel-pages-yes su-carousel-responsive-yes su-lightbox-gallery\" style=\"width:100%\" data-autoplay=\"3000\" data-speed=\"600\" data-mousewheel=\"true\" data-items=\"3\" data-scroll=\"1\"><div class=\"su-carousel-slides\"><div class=\"su-carousel-slide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/DSC_02r.jpg\" title=\"\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-0\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/DSC_02r-249x300.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_02r\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"su-carousel-slide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/DSC_04r.jpg\" title=\"\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-1\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/DSC_04r-249x300.jpg\" alt=\"Version 2\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"su-carousel-slide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/DSC_05r.jpg\" title=\"\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-2\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/DSC_05r-249x300.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_05r\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"su-carousel-slide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/DSC_01r-1.jpg\" title=\"\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-3\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/DSC_01r-1-249x300.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_01r\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"su-carousel-slide\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/DSC_03r.jpg\" title=\"\" data-rel=\"lightbox-image-4\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/DSC_03r-249x300.jpg\" alt=\"DSC_03r\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"su-carousel-nav\"><div class=\"su-carousel-direction\"><span class=\"su-carousel-prev\"><\/span><span class=\"su-carousel-next\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"su-carousel-pagination\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<code class=\"code\">-AMAZONPOLLY-ONLYWORDS-END-<\/code><\/p>\n<p>Beatles fans gathered at the Wind Creek Event Center Saturday night for a celebration of The White Album performed by a unique pairing of veteran rockers.<\/p>\n<p>Almost representing each decade of rock were Micky Dolenz, of sixties Monkees\u2019 fame, Joey Molland, the surviving member of the classic line-up of Badfinger, Todd Rundgren, of Nazz, and Utopia, and achieved a successful solo career, Jason Scheff, of Chicago, and Grammy winner, Christopher Cross.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt was 50 years ago today\u201d tour is actually off a year, it was 51 years ago the White Album was released, but we won\u2019t hold that against them. It\u2019s predecessor, Sgt Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band, has been named as the most successful album by Rolling Stone Magazine, and the contrast between these two albums, and behind the scenes is as different as night and day.<\/p>\n<p>The White Album, a double album release, as a whole showed great diversification. For many Beatles fans back in the day, each album release was a must have. The lyrics, and musical experimentations were a sign that the times were changing not only with the world, but also within the lives of these four lads.<\/p>\n<p>Historically, The White Album indicated the beginning of the end of The Beatles. They no longer toured, and the Lennon-McCartney songwriting sessions became more isolated, as each songwriter emerged individually. Each of The Beatles began to discover their individual musical paths. As this album was recorded, it became common that each Beatle had individual studio time to complete the album.<\/p>\n<p>The crowd was excited for the show to begin as they clapped and cheered until the lights dimmed. A portion of \u201cRevolution 9\u201d was played as the band took the stage. \u201cBack in the USSR\u201d, kicked off the first set, followed by \u201cDear Prudence\u201d, with Scheff as lead vocalist, then \u201cEverybody\u2019s Got Something to Hide Except Me and My Monkey\u201d, Rundgren carried the vocals.<\/p>\n<p>A portion of the set highlighted each musician\u2019s best loved hits, and Dolenz brought \u201cI\u2019m a Believer\u201d, and \u201cPleasant Valley Sunday\u201d. Molland performed \u201cBaby Blue\u201d and \u201cNo Matter What\u201d. Scheff\u2019s picks were \u201cHard to Say I\u2019m Sorry\u201d and \u201c25 or 6 to 4\u201d, which featured razor sharp guitar riffs which produced the first standing ovation. Rundgren followed with \u201cI Saw the Light\u201d, and \u201cThink of Me\u201d, which brought the second standing ovation. Cross added \u201cSailing\u201d and \u201cRide Like the Wind.\u201d Cross joked with the audience as he segwayed, \u201cIn all fairness, The Beatles had some good songs too.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Back on The Beatles track, the first set was winding down with \u201cHoney Pie\u201d with Cross alone on stage on acoustic guitar. Dolenz\u2019s vocals were strong with \u201cWhy Don\u2019t We Do It In The Road\u201d, and Rundgren closed the set on lead vocals with \u201cWhile My Guitar Gently Weeps.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>After a brief intermission, the second set contained 14 more White Album tracks, which featured \u201cBlackbird\u201d, \u201cJulia\u201d, \u201cMother Nature\u2019s Son\u201d, \u201cRocky Raccoon\u201d, \u201cRevolution1\u201d, \u201cSexy Sadie\u201d, \u201cHappiness is a Warm Gun\u201d, and \u201cThe Continuing Story of Bungalow Bill\u201d. The crowd rose to their feet for \u201cHelter Skelter\u201d and the set closed with \u201cBirthday\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>The band returned for an encore and played \u201cOb-La-Di, Ob-La-Da\u201d, and the audience sang and clapped along.<\/p>\n<p>Each of these musicians gave a performance that did this tribute great justice. Interestingly, several had direct relationships with one or all of The Beatles. Molland, of Badfinger, was one of the first bands signed with Apple Records, Rundgren has toured with Ringo Starr\u2019s All Star Band, and Dolenz, appeared on Sgt. 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