Ian Hunter Rocks and Rolls Away the Stone at The Fillmore

©DANIEL GLUSKOTER Ian Hunter toasts the crowd while performing last night at The Fillmore in San Francisco.
©DANIEL GLUSKOTER
Ian Hunter toasts the crowd while performing last night at The Fillmore in San Francisco.

BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER

Ian Hunter performed last night at The Fillmore in San Francisco. The iconic musician and former lead singer of Mott The Hoople, backed by The Rant Band, was in fine form as always as he played a two hour set comprised of classics like “Sweet Jane,” “All The Young Dudes” and “Just Another Night” with new material from 2016’s excellent “Fingers Crossed.” The 78 year old Brit, showing no lack of energy, jumped on a plane after the concert for his next series of shows. In Tokyo starting Tuesday………

©DANIEL GLUSKOTER Ian Hunter performs at The Fillmore Friday night. Late in the show, Hunter was joined onstage by San Francisco local Chuck Prophet (R), who played a strong opening set.
©DANIEL GLUSKOTER
Ian Hunter performs at The Fillmore Friday night. Late in the show, Hunter was joined onstage by San Francisco native Chuck Prophet (R), who played a strong opening set.
©DANIEL GLUSKOTER Ian Hunter rocks The Fillmore crowd with a rollicking version of "All The Way From Memphis" last night in San Francisco.
©DANIEL GLUSKOTER
Ian Hunter rocks The Fillmore crowd with a rollicking version of “All The Way From Memphis” last night in San Francisco.

About Daniel Gluskoter

Daniel Gluskoter is the Martinez Tribune's national music and sports editor and a Bay Area photojournalist who's work has been featured in Rolling Stone, Time Magazine and Sports Illustrated. He covered the 2008 Presidential campaign as a correspondent for United Press International and has travelled worldwide covering events ranging from numerous Super Bowls and Olympics to Live Aid and the Grammys.

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