SO many moments in my life that I will always be grateful for.Β So many crazy moments that I did not have a camera to record.Β My moments with Soundgarden are truly special.Β I loved the band and every moment I got to hang or shoot.Β Chris, Matt, Ben and Kim always treated me with respect and yes, we did laugh a lot.Β Hereβs 10 big onesβ¦
- Spin Magazine Shoot | 08.24.89 – My first shoot was a great shoot.Β Jason Everman was the bass player at the time.Β We shot at a studio in LA.Β I just remember who shy they were.Β They had their first album for A&M Records coming outβ¦ Louder Than Love.
- The Whiskey Show | 12.7&10.89 – My first time seeing them live was at The Whiskey in 1989.Β The two shows they filmed for Louder Than Live video.Β No bullshitβ¦ they blew me away!!!Β Chris was a god!
- Creem Magazine Shoot | 08.29.91 – My second shoot was for Creem Magazine as we did it in Seattle.Β I shot Pearl Jam before on the same day.Β A good day for sure.
- Rckandy Show | 08.30.91 – They did this show before Badmotorfinger came out.Β I went with Eddie Vedder and Beth Libeling.Β My first time bouncing around a mosh pit.Β Didn’t bring a cameraβ¦ kill me NOW!
- JCP Video Shoot | 09.08.91 – Shot out in the desert!Β I had not slept for days and drove out there alone to meet the band & production.Β A great day, but I was exhausted.Β I couldnβt drive home at the end of the day so Chris & his wife Susan drove me back to LA while I slept in the back. Β
- Reflex Shoot | 09.29.91 – Back up in Seattle.Β We just hung out and shot pix.Β SO fucking casual and fun.
- RIP Magazine Party | 10.06.91 – At The Paladium in LA.Β Featured Alice In Chains, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Temple of the Dog and Spinal Tap.Β Yes, I said Spinal Tap.
- Venture Theatre | 01.29.92 – The only time I shot the band live and my favorite theatre.Β A great show in every way and I got the photos to prove it.
- Lolapalooza | 09.11.92 – I went to the show just to hang out with friends and see them play.Β I ended up on the side of the stage and shot a roll or two while Soundgarden performed. Β
- RIP Magazine Shoot | 12.06.93 – By this time Chris had cut his hair short.Β Did not like it!Β I hadnβt seen them in a while and it was great to catch up.Β We did the shoot at A&M Records sound stage in LA.Β Block from where I lived.Β
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