The Brian Wilson Jump

I’ve photographed the Barenaked Ladies in concert more than 50 times, but I made my new favorite photo of them during their show at Radio City Music Hall in New York last month.

It was the first time I had heard them play their hit “Brian Wilson” since Steven Page left the band last year. Steve and Ed always did a few jumps during the song, but I had no idea if Ed was going to jump solo.

It was the last song of the night, so I positioned myself on stage near Tyler’s drum kit and hoped for the best. The spotlights looked good and the smoke machines were working overtime.

Then Ed jumped.

20100813_Barenaked_Ladies_NYC_1334.NEF (Nikon D3, 24-70, ISO 2500, 1/320, f/4)

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