CAMP FREDDY
is not a band, but it is also way more than a jam session...
an 'Occasional Happening', a freak of Hollywood nature.
What happens when we get together and play is anyone's guess.
Surprise guests, lounge singers turned heavy rock superstars, some of the world's greatest guitarists playing three chord punk tunes. I mean, who knows what will happen at the next show?
It's all about the music, the motivation and, above all, the fun!!
What we all got into the business for originally.
We play some of the greatest rock and roll songs ever written, have a real laugh doing it,
and invite other artists that we know and respect to play them with us.
It's the real spirit of Rock and Roll.' --Billy Morrison, Guitarist-Camp Freddy
CAMP FREDDY,
CAMP FREDDY,
was created for the sole purpose have having a good time.
They have, in the four years they have been together,
played an ever-growing list of shows,
from the bizarre to the fabulous.
Billy Morrison (The Cult/Circus Diablo),
Dave Navarro (Janes Addiction/The Panic Channel/Red Hot Chili Peppers, Spread Radio),
Matt Sorum (Guns N Roses/Velvet Revolver)
Scott Weiland (Stone Temple Pilots/Velvet Revolver),
Donovan Leitch (son of legendary folk singer Donovan)
and Chris Chaney (Janes Addiction/Alanis Morrisette)
Camp Freddy ROCKed The Cure 4 Scott P
"Stamping Out Disease"
This was a benefit at ViperRoom.Com
for musicians' friend and tour manager, Scott Patterson
diagnosed with cancer
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The Show
From my "literally within arms reach" view
at the edge of center stage between the front monitors...
observing the contagious fun and playful chemistry radiating
between so many multi~genere legendary surprise guest performers
was an indescribable sentimental journey
through the unexpected emotional rollercoaster ride
of surreal nostalgia.
To say the least.
Especially also considering
the historic Sunset Strip music scene atmosphere within and surrounding
this inspirational talent nurturing artist friendly venue
enjoyed as The Viper Room since 1993
But personally what I appreciated the most,
was the "couldn't have been any closer to my face" view *
of what I have always referred to as most favorite
and desireable guitar fingers in the world
that just happen to be attached to ...
THE Mr Dave Navarro
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* Before he backed up several steps for this photo
I had to be careful not to blink
so my eyelashes wouldn't get caught up in his string action
and my lashes aren't even that long
lol
So now I will most likely forever consider this
as THE highlight concert experience above any other
Which is how Dave described his now historic "action" with...
"THE Chrissie Hynde"
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Matt Sorum (Guns N Roses/Velvet Revolver)
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Donovan Leitch (son of legendary folk singer Donovan)
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Guest Performers
in alpha order
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Abby Gennet ( Slunt ) MTV2 VH1 VJ
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Billy Duffy (The Cult) With Billy Morrison and Chris Chaney
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Brett Anderson ( The Donnas )
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Chrissie Hynde (The Pretenders)
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Chrissie with Matt and Billy
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Dave, Chris, Chrissie Hynde ( The Pretenders ) and Billy
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Dave with Corey Parks ( Nahsville Pussy, Die Hunns)
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Cory Taylor (Slipknot)
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Dave Kushner ( Velvet Revolver )
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Dimitri Fremont
Opening singer songwriter guitarist
was a talented young man performing
classic covers and originals
Mark McGrath (Sugar Ray)
...and NBC's "Extra!"ordinaire Host &;-)
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Photo By Jeanne Rice / GettyImages.Com
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Stephen Perkins ( Janes Addiction )
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Terri Nunn (Berlin)
Performed amazing version of Man in the Box by Alice In Chains
as the contributer of the video says.."She NAILED IT !!!"
Warren DeMartini ( Ratt ) with Billy Morrison
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Dave and Warren
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Alot of money was raised for Scott's cure
thanks to the generosity of so many
Including $15,001
from CEO and Creative Director of Rock & Republic Fashion
Michael Ball
winner of the ( not so silent, but instead entertaining lol ) auction
for a Les Paul guitar donated by Gibson
autographed by every participating performer
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with Camp Freddy
July 17, 2008