M3 Rock Festival – Day 2 Review – Great White
It has been well noted long before M3 was booked that Great White has been using a variety of singers filling in for Jack Russell. The band has used Jani Lane, Paul Shortino & more recently Terry Ilous from XYZ.
Quite honestly, I didn’t know what to expect from Great White. Their performance could have been a complete train wreck without Jack Russell.
In my opinion, Great White was a pleasant surprise at M3. Not only did Terry Ilous do a good job singing those Great White tunes, but he was fun to watch. Ilous didn’t seem like a substitute singer at all. He was having a great time singing those classic Great White tunes. He seemed to have a very good chemistry with the band.
Great White performed all of the hits you would expect including: “Lady Red Light”, “Save Your Love”, “Mista Bone”, “Rock Me” and “One Bitten Twice Shy”.
While we wish Jack Russell a speedy recovery, it is good to know that Great White is in good hands with Mr. Ilous. Check them out live if you get the chance!
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XYZ? Is that the same guy who sings ‘Inside Out’ that I always hear on XM? And what’s wrong with Jack?
Yes…that is the same guy Frank. Jack had surgery for a Perforated Bowel. In several shows last year, it was obvious that he was in a lot of pain. GW has been using a few different singers while Jack recovers.
Huh. I’ve been a GW fan since I heard Stick It on the midnight metal shows back on the radio!
I’ve seen them numerous times, and had the opportunity to meet Jack a couple of times. I was really thrilled that he took the time to hang out after the shows and talk to us local musicians, answer questions, tips about songwriting, etc. Good guy, and I wish him the best. (Ironically, listening to ‘Doctor Me’ as I type this!)