A few weeks ago I worked with some friends from Syzygy Networks. They were working on filming a TV Pilot. Well, today, I received a check for acting in their production. It was $25.00. I wasn't expecting payment so it was a nice surprise. So, now I can add paid Actor to my resume.
I began to mention some of the good people I met through this experience. Would you believe that I was hanging out with a "Rockstar"? Seriously, the overbearing dad character was played by Tim "Ripper" Owens. While the name might not sound familiar, he was the inspiration behind the movie, "Rockstar". Tim was playing in a Judas Priest cover band, British Steel. When Judas Priest lost their lead singer, Rob Halford, they went in search of a replacement. They were given a cassette of Tim covering their songs. They met with Tim and hired him to front the band. (1996-2002) The movie differs a little. The movie was set in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania not Akron,Ohio. The band in the movie was Steel Dragon rather than Judas Priest.
Tim bought one of the local restaraunts/bars. It's now called the Ripper Owens Tap House. I had the privilege of catching an acoustic show that Tim had played a couple weeks back. He touched on some Judas Priest, some of his own stuff, and loads of classic rock. I thought he did a great job with the Beatle's "Hey Jude" and John Lennon's "Imagine". It was a great show. After the show, he made a point to talk to all of his fans individually.
It was a great way to start 2011. I struggled to fit this project into my schedule. But, I am so glad that I did. There will be more cast/crew spotlights to come from time to time.
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