On Stage with Christopher Cross: Grammy-Winning Moments
Step into the world of Christopher Cross, where Grammy-winning melodies and unforgettable performances come to life.
As a key part of the band, I had the honor of joining Christopher Cross on stage, blending jazz and pop in an era-defining sound that resonates to this day.
Explore behind-the-scenes photos, live performance videos, and the magic of our collaboration that earned 5 Grammys and an Academy Award.
Mar 2, 1980: The Palace, Houston
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Mar 27, 1980: Wintergarden Ballroom, Dallas
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Apr 3, 1980: Jai Alai Fronton, Tampa
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Apr 30, 1980: Memorial Coliseum, Portland
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May 1, 1980: Hec Edmundson Pavilion, Seattle
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May 2, 1980: Pacific Coliseum, Vancouver
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May 11, 1980: Dane County Coliseum, Madison
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May 14, 1980: Rosemont Horizon, Rosemont, IL
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May 16, 1980: Market Square Arena, Indianapolis
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May 19, 1980: Buffalo Memorial Auditorium, Buffalo
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May 20-21, 1980: Richfield Coliseum, Richfield, OH
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May 23-24, 1980: Joe Louis Arena, Detroit
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May 28, 1980: The Bottom Line, New York
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Jun 20, 1980: Day of Rock & Roll 1980, Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans
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Jun 21, 1980: Texxas Jam 1980, Cotton Bowl, Dallas
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Jun 23, 1980: Kemper Arena, Kansas City
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Jun 26, 1980: Unidome, Cedar Falls, IA
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Jun 28-29, 1980: Alpine Valley Music Theatre, East Troy, W
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Aug 6, 1980: Hollywood Sportatorium, Pembroke Pines, FL
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Aug 16, 1980: Cotillion Ballroom, Wichita
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Aug 27, 1980: Pan American Center, Las Cruces, NM
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Aug 28, 1980: McKale Memorial Center, Tucson
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Aug 29, 1980: Compton Terrace, Tempe, A
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Aug 31-Sep 1, 1980: Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles
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Sep 7, 1980: Rainbow Music Hall, Denver
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Sep 12, 1980: The Midnight Special, Burbank, CA
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Nov 3-7, 1980: Nakano Sunplaza, Tokyo
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Nov 6, 1980: Nagoya Shimin Kaikan, Nagoya, Japan
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Nov 10, 1980: Festival Hall, Osaka
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Nov 14-16, 1980: World Popular Song Festival, Nippon Budokan, Tokyo, Japan
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Feb 7, 1981: Premier Theatre, Norfolk, VA
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Feb 8, 1981: James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
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Feb 10, 1981: Flowers Hall, Florence, AL
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Feb 14, 1981: Wintergarden Ballroom, Dallas
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Feb 25, 1981: 23rd Grammy Awards, Radio City Music Hall, New York
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Apr 20-21, 1981: London Palladium
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Jul 27, 1981: Cascade Showroom, Stateline, NV
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Aug 8, 1981: Carowinds Paladium, Charlotte, NC
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Aug 14, 1981: Hampton Coliseum, Hampton, VA
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Aug 18, 1981: Hartford Civic Center, Hartford, CT
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Aug 19, 1981: Mann Music Center, Philadelphia
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Aug 20, 1981: Radio City Music Hall, New York
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Aug 21, 1981: Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, MD
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Aug 22, 1981: Garden State Arts Center, Holmdel, NJ
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Aug 23, 1981: Mann Music Center, Philadelphia
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Aug 24, 1981: Pine Knob Music Theatre, Clarkston, MI,
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Aug 25, 1981: Sports and Music Center, Indianapolis
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Aug 26, 1981: Poplar Creek Music Theater, Hoffman Estates, IL
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Aug 28, 1981: Rupp Arena, Lexington, KY
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Aug 31, 1981: Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, CO
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Sep 19, 1981: Santa Barbara Bowl, Santa Barbara
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Sep 24, 1981: Recreation Hall, Davis, CA
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Sep 25, 1981: Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena, Oakland
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Sep 27, 1981: Portland Memorial Coliseum, Portland
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Mar 29, 1982: 54th Academy Awards, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles
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Jul 8, 1982: Boston Common, Boston
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Jul 15, 1982: Blossom Music Center, Cuyahoga Falls, OH
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Mar 2, 1980: The Palace, Houston 〰️ Mar 27, 1980: Wintergarden Ballroom, Dallas 〰️ Apr 3, 1980: Jai Alai Fronton, Tampa 〰️ Apr 30, 1980: Memorial Coliseum, Portland 〰️ May 1, 1980: Hec Edmundson Pavilion, Seattle 〰️ May 2, 1980: Pacific Coliseum, Vancouver 〰️ May 11, 1980: Dane County Coliseum, Madison 〰️ May 14, 1980: Rosemont Horizon, Rosemont, IL 〰️ May 16, 1980: Market Square Arena, Indianapolis 〰️ May 19, 1980: Buffalo Memorial Auditorium, Buffalo 〰️ May 20-21, 1980: Richfield Coliseum, Richfield, OH 〰️ May 23-24, 1980: Joe Louis Arena, Detroit 〰️ May 28, 1980: The Bottom Line, New York 〰️ Jun 20, 1980: Day of Rock & Roll 1980, Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans 〰️ Jun 21, 1980: Texxas Jam 1980, Cotton Bowl, Dallas 〰️ Jun 23, 1980: Kemper Arena, Kansas City 〰️ Jun 26, 1980: Unidome, Cedar Falls, IA 〰️ Jun 28-29, 1980: Alpine Valley Music Theatre, East Troy, W 〰️ Aug 6, 1980: Hollywood Sportatorium, Pembroke Pines, FL 〰️ Aug 16, 1980: Cotillion Ballroom, Wichita 〰️ Aug 27, 1980: Pan American Center, Las Cruces, NM 〰️ Aug 28, 1980: McKale Memorial Center, Tucson 〰️ Aug 29, 1980: Compton Terrace, Tempe, A 〰️ Aug 31-Sep 1, 1980: Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles 〰️ Sep 7, 1980: Rainbow Music Hall, Denver 〰️ Sep 12, 1980: The Midnight Special, Burbank, CA 〰️ Nov 3-7, 1980: Nakano Sunplaza, Tokyo 〰️ Nov 6, 1980: Nagoya Shimin Kaikan, Nagoya, Japan 〰️ Nov 10, 1980: Festival Hall, Osaka 〰️ Nov 14-16, 1980: World Popular Song Festival, Nippon Budokan, Tokyo, Japan 〰️ Feb 7, 1981: Premier Theatre, Norfolk, VA 〰️ Feb 8, 1981: James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 〰️ Feb 10, 1981: Flowers Hall, Florence, AL 〰️ Feb 14, 1981: Wintergarden Ballroom, Dallas 〰️ Feb 25, 1981: 23rd Grammy Awards, Radio City Music Hall, New York 〰️ Apr 20-21, 1981: London Palladium 〰️ Jul 27, 1981: Cascade Showroom, Stateline, NV 〰️ Aug 8, 1981: Carowinds Paladium, Charlotte, NC 〰️ Aug 14, 1981: Hampton Coliseum, Hampton, VA 〰️ Aug 18, 1981: Hartford Civic Center, Hartford, CT 〰️ Aug 19, 1981: Mann Music Center, Philadelphia 〰️ Aug 20, 1981: Radio City Music Hall, New York 〰️ Aug 21, 1981: Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, MD 〰️ Aug 22, 1981: Garden State Arts Center, Holmdel, NJ 〰️ Aug 23, 1981: Mann Music Center, Philadelphia 〰️ Aug 24, 1981: Pine Knob Music Theatre, Clarkston, MI, 〰️ Aug 25, 1981: Sports and Music Center, Indianapolis 〰️ Aug 26, 1981: Poplar Creek Music Theater, Hoffman Estates, IL 〰️ Aug 28, 1981: Rupp Arena, Lexington, KY 〰️ Aug 31, 1981: Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, CO 〰️ Sep 19, 1981: Santa Barbara Bowl, Santa Barbara 〰️ Sep 24, 1981: Recreation Hall, Davis, CA 〰️ Sep 25, 1981: Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Arena, Oakland 〰️ Sep 27, 1981: Portland Memorial Coliseum, Portland 〰️ Mar 29, 1982: 54th Academy Awards, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Los Angeles 〰️ Jul 8, 1982: Boston Common, Boston 〰️ Jul 15, 1982: Blossom Music Center, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 〰️
In this video, I take a trip down memory lane to share some of my experiences working with Grammy-winning artist Christopher Cross during the 1980s. Playing saxophone and keys with such a talented musician and performer was a highlight of my career, especially during a time when Cross’s music was reaching audiences worldwide.
From the studio to the stage, those years were filled with unforgettable moments, creativity, and camaraderie. Join me as I reflect on this special era in music, from the perspective of someone who was there, helping to shape the sound of a true classic.
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— What a Gig!
Christopher Cross Live
Live – Harrisburg, VA
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⬅️ Experience a rare, full-length live recording from February 1981, featuring Christopher Cross at the peak of his career. Recorded at James Madison University, this digitally restored concert showcases timeless hits like "Sailing," "Ride Like the Wind," and "Minstrel Gigolo," alongside unique early versions and rarities like "Too Soon to Tell" and "Tomorrow Dies."
The performance features exceptional musicianship from Christopher Cross (guitar/vocals), Andy Salmon (bass/vocals), Rob Meurer (piano/vocals), Hank Hehmsoth (saxophone, flute, synthesizer, vocals), James Fenner (percussion), and Tommy Taylor (drums/vocals).
Discover the magic of this unforgettable live concert, now available digitally for the first time. Immerse yourself in a landmark performance that captures the artistry and energy of one of the defining voices of 1980s soft rock. 🎶
