So who is Rocco DeLuca? The better question is what makes this guy do the amazing things he does with a guitar? Where does inspiration come from, inside oneself, life experiences, others’ tragedies? I can only assume it is a combination of all of the above…plus more. In-any-case, there is something special about Rocco’s inspiration. I was able to photograph Rocco twice and both were amazing, the Riviera Theater and Ravinia.
My favorite was at the Riviera Theater in Chicago. I have said this to many and I am proud to say it again. I have been to more concerts than I can remember, yet I experienced something that caught me off guard at his Riviera show. Two firsts actually. Rocco belted out this song and everyone, I mean everyone stopped what they were doing and all focus was directed towards this sound no one could believe was coming from this rather skinny guy. For a good 30 seconds (that is an eternity) I didn’t think about photography, what shot to take, or that I even had cameras with me.
There were a few pauses in the lyrics and you could hear a pin drop when they hit. No one, I mean no one, in the room had a detracted attention. It is truly a pleasure to listen to such a talented performer and I hope you enjoy the photos as much as I do. Also, I strongly suggest you get some of his music. My favorite songs are Swing Low, I Trust You To Kill Me, and How Many Times. I could be wrong, but I believe it was How Many Times Rocco sang that captivated the crowd. I am not sure because I was not as familiar with his music until after the show. You can bet I needed to know who the hell this guy was! Of course there is always Colorful as a sure bet.
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