Sarnia, ON - Media Review Quotes

By Tara Hagan

Frontman Joe Elliott exploded onto the catwalk, backed by bare chested guitarists Phil Collen and Vivian Campbell, Rick Savage's signature feathered hair, and a knockout performance by one-armed drummer Rick Allen.

Not one of the band members, all pushing age 50, lost an ounce of momentum during the 90-minute show.

They focused heavily on classic crowd pleasers like "Foolin', Photograph," and "Rock of Ages" from their breakthrough 1983 album Pyromania, and "Animal," "Love Bites," and "Hysteria" from their massive 1987 follow-up, Hysteria.

Fans overpowered Elliott's voice as just about everyone in Centennial Park sang along to the band's popular tune "Pour some sugar on me."

Just as Bayfest's fourth and final show wrapped up, Elliott addressed his Sarnia audience, referring to local artists and friends Kim MItchell and Emm Gryner.

"They said Sarnia would be a good show," he told the crowd. "But we didn't think it would be this good."

"Until next time," he added. "And there will be a next time."

By The Sarnia Observer 2007.

Read the full review at - theobserver.ca

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