Chuck Wright Celebrated His Birthday during The Ultimate Jam Night at The Whisky A Go Go

Tuesday night at the Whisky A Go-Go was more than just 70’s night for The Ultimate Jam, it was also founder Chuck Wright’s (Quiet Riot) Birthday bash.

Birthday Boy Chuck Wright photo courtesy of Judy Hansen Pullos
Birthday Boy Chuck Wright
photo courtesy of Judy Hansen Pullos

The show opened on Tuesday with Precious Metal featuring founder and original drummer Susette Andres, original bassist Alex Peterson,  vocalist Leslie Knauer, guest keyboards/sax Aviva Maloney &  guest guitarist Jeff Mattern, and featuring lead guitarist Janet Robin.

Precious Metal
Precious Metal, photo courtesy of Judy Hansen Pullos

The second opener from Los Angeles, combining elements of both classic, alternative and modern rock with soul, blues and funk was FIRE.

Brett Copeland and Nazim Chambi of FIRE! photo courtesy of Judy Hansen Pullos
Brett Copeland and Nazim Chambi of FIRE!
photo courtesy of Judy Hansen Pullos

 

In typical fashion, The Ultimate Jam Night was packed full with talent, energy and excitement. Paulie Z performed along side Wright for a Grand Funk Railroad iconic 70’s song, An American Band.

Paulie Z and Chuck Wright singing An American Band photo courtesy of Judy Hansen Pullos
Paulie Z and Chuck Wright singing An American Band
photo courtesy of Judy Hansen Pullos

Another classic from Led Zeppelin and the 70’s rock movement was Dazed and Confused, recreated beautifully by the incredible Debby Holiday. So many fabulous songs from the era were represented, including  two Journey classics,  Lovin’ Touching’ Squeazin”, and Wheel in the Sky. The night concluded with the biggest hit of the decade, and still a favorite of every rocker, and Eagle’s mega hit, Hotel California.

Chuck Wright
Chuck Wright

The Ultimate Jam Night rock stars delivered another knock out evening of pure entertainment.

 

About Judy Hansen Pullos

Judy is a contributing writer for THE EXPERIENCE MAGAZINE and photographer in Los Angeles, California

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