John recently moved to Boston and currently fronts the band The Rudds. “I’m realizing what an innovator Alice Cooper really was, smart, shrewd, funny as hell and, the timeless and ultimate thing is, he rocks!” Her last band was the legendary funk ensemble Crown Electric Company and she has also appeared in many Boston Rock Opera productions over the years. Linda has been a singer, performer and organizer in the Boston scene for over 20 years, appearing in many guises and incarnations. “Cooper’s Killer was my first, and Ive been bowing at the altar of Alice ever since.” Gary has been performing with BRO since 1994 in productions of Jesus Christ Superstar, Abbey Road, Night Opera, Another Night Opera and For the Benefit of Mr.
He was previously the lead singer/songwriter for both Extreme and Van Halen.
Gary is currently fronting his new band Tribe of Judah. Hes performed all of BROs Jesus Christ Superstar productions, played the Narrator in The Rocky Horror Show and also appeared at Night Opera and For the Benefit of Mr. He’s been a fixture of Boston’s music scene for two decades. Pat owns Looney Tunes Records and also fronts the band The Wheelers & Dealers. “If it wasn’t for Alice Cooper I never would have started wearing make-up or hiding boa constrictors in my trousers.” Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band, Preservation Act II and, of course, Jesus Christ Superstar. Dee, SF Sorrow, Happiness Stan, Another Opera, Sgt. He’s also been with BRO from the beginning, appearing in Abbey Road, For the Benefit of Mr. T’s fanzine, The Noise, has been covering Boston rock and roll for more than twenty years. The flow of the songs and the intense emotions expressed in the lyrics and music keep you fixated through the very end.” An artist, researcher and web designer, Eleanor is also a long-time supporter of the Boston music scene. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band and SF Sorrow. She created the original theatrical adaptations of Preservation, Happiness Stan, Sgt. Alice Cooper’s 1973 Billion Dollar Babies took his proto shock rock over the top with dark musings, outrageous songs, political satire and a stellar band.Įleanor is the artistic director of Boston Rock Opera and has been directing and/or producing the company’s shows since its inception. Jethro Tull’s 1971 concept album Aqualung explored themes of class, faith, mistrust, madness and lust through the character of Aqualung, a homeless drifter who may or may not also be a rock star. Two classic rock albums, performed in their entirety.Īpat The Middle East Downstairs in Cambridge MA.
BOSTON ROCK OPERA PRESENTS AQUALUNG VS BILLION DOLLAR BABIES.