This is a podcast of an interview with my brother, Paul Dexter, and Rudy Sarzo. Paul has been the lighting and production manager for Dio, Black Sabbath, Heaven and Hell, Elton John, Motley Crue, Aerosmith, and REO Speedwagon to name a few. He's currently with REO. Rudy Sarzo has played bass with Blue Oyster Cult, Dio, Ozzy Osbourne, White Snake, and Quiet Riot.
This interview, though long, provides great insight into what it takes to put on a rock concert. Stage and light design, and how it's developed since the 1970's.
Link here: Theme Rock Show w/ Rudy Sarzo & Paul Dexter 08/11/10
At the end he mentions the dragon. Not shown here sadly, but this was a huge production. It had a huge fire breathing dragon that rose from the back of the stage, and two sphinx style lions with moving heads and laser shooting eyes. Theater rock at its best. Paul was the designer.
On my blog links in the right column are the links to my brother's companies, but the Masterworks link there are great slideshows of concerts and what's being done with lights and stage in rock and roll concerts.
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