Jeff Hair – soundman
Doug Marti – Lights
Bob Siscovic – pyro, drums & stage tech
Mike Zullo – guitar & stage tech
Rick Lobas – Follow spot & stage tech

You Guys Rocked.

Lampie The Clown

I worked for Spectre, an Akron band, then later worked for R.P.M. a Richfield band that later became “Perfect Stranger”. Fayrewether, Easy Street and Dartagnan (later called Diamondback) were production oriented and self contained as well. These bands had to work at least 4 nights a week, and usually worked 5 and 6, just to generate enough cash flow to keep it all together.

The competition was fierce, but I’d have to say that Love Affair probably had the most impressive stage production, and the band’s talent for showmanship made sure none of their crew’s effort was wasted. The drum riser was on a motorized turntable, and would rotate 360 degrees during drum solos. They used many variations of pyro, from aerial bursts and flame tubes to concussion mortars. They had dry ice fog machines (which are a pain in the ass), and even water fountains coming out of the stage during a Uriah Heep tune called “The Wizard”.

They were the first to get wireless systems for the whole band (except the drummer, who would spin on his riser). I saw them perform their wireless Led Zeppelin set at both Filthy Mcnasty’s and the Akron Agora.

27 years later, I’ve toured 36 countries with bands and performers that are household names, but I’m still impressed by what Love Affair and their crew did 27 years ago. If I had a better memory, I’d post their crew’s names. They deserve recognition.

but would like some updated info on Mike Solarz too!

Thanks again,
Hearts adn Hugs Ol’ Buzzard friends,
~MOONSHADOW~

They were the bomb! sounded just like THE DOORS and JIM MORRISON! was so “dead- on” it was SPOOKY!

thanks for letting me add this..

Have a good one and thanks for all the good memories this page is offering but get SWEETLEAF info up here! thanx!

What was there one hit owonder again???