"Nostalgic Rock and Roll"
| In the mid-eighties, "Blue Light Special" was created by John Cameron. John's dream was to play the rock and roll of his youth - 50s and 60s dance music. With some cash and the help of his brother Tim (bottom), John joined friends Dave Zarzana (hidden), and Kelly Pierce (top), a handful of local Vancouver musicians and began playing clubs and taverns. He wanted to establish a market for what he thought was lacking, distinctive music for aging baby-boomers. | On January 2, 2000, an earlier bout with Hepatitis rendered John unable to fulfill his dream with "Blue Light Special" and took his life at the age of 55. Though Johnny's dream was only beginning to come true, those of us lucky to be part of it vowed to keep it alive playing the rooms and events he sought. "Blue Light Special" became the "Blue Light Band" when it was learned that bands all over the country are using the famous K-Mart name. | In the 90s, John expanded the sound, membership, and variety of Blue Light. The group continued to play since 2000 to the present at local engagements like Jollie's, Washington coast Long Beach Garlic Festival, Vancouver Sausage Festival, Elks and Moose Lodges, Portland Parks and Rec Movies in the Park and various other clubs and public venues. Recently, in November 2019 while enjoying a renewed passion for performing with Scott in Echoes of Yasgur's, Dave Zarzana also joined Heavenly Angels in paradise. We miss him greatly and seek to fulfil his passion for entertaining. |
