Loved by Millions concert - 05/03/2024
| Loved by Millions concert - 05/03/2024 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Venue | Toledo School of the Arts Black Box Studio | |
| Location | Toledo, OH | |
| Date | May 3, 2024 | |
| Bootleg | Circulating | |
Loved by Millions performed at Toledo School of the Arts Black Box Studio in Toledo, OH on May 3, 2024. This was Scott Shriner's first performance with the band since 1987.
Overview
The show was organized as a tribute to Ed "E.J." Wells, a founding member of the band who passed away the year before. Proceeds from the show were donated to the venue, Toledo School for the Arts.
Bassist Scott Shriner joined Loved By Millions after [E.J.] Wells left the band, playing from 1987-1988. In 1989, Shriner moved to Los Angeles and in 2001 he joined the band Weezer as their permanent bassist. Since joining the multi-platinum selling alternative rock band, Shriner has travelled all over the world. But he never forgot his bandmates in Loved By Millions. In fact, it was Shriner who first proposed the idea of doing a Loved By Millions reunion in part to honor Wells, who Shriner describes as one of his best friends.
Shriner gets back to Toledo occasionally. He spent a week in the Glass City last year after Weezer played a show at Pine Knob Music Theatre near Detroit. Shriner is excited about performing with his former mates.
“These guys are the best musicians in town,” said Shriner over the phone. “I was a younger guy at the time I joined and these guys were so cool and so freakin’ smart and funny. We’d be up playing for hours, doing up to four sets a night. To think about being in a room with them again is the thing I’m looking forward to the most.”
- —Jason Webber (writer) and Scott Shriner, The Toledo Blade, April 24, 2024[1]
- —Jason Webber (writer) and Scott Shriner, The Toledo Blade, April 24, 2024[1]
Setlist
The band performed a mix of covers and originals. Shriner sang lead vocals on a cover of "I Fought the Law" by The Clash.[2]
Gallery
Video
Personnel
- Scott Shriner - bass, vocals
- George Cunningham - guitar
- Dave Burk - guitar
- Steve Athanas - lead vocals
- Chad Smith - keyboards
See also
External links
References
- ↑ Webber, J. (2024) ‘Legendary Toledo band Loved By Millions to reunite for Toledo School for the Arts scholarship fundraiser ’, The Toledo Blade, 24 April. Available at: https://www.toledoblade.com/a-e/music-theater-dance/2024/04/24/legendary-toledo-band-loved-by-millions-to-reunite-for-toledo-school-for-the-art/stories/20240424003. Via Wayback Machine
- ↑ Setlist per: BCAN Arts (2024) Loved By Millions - TSA Benefit Concert 2024. 10 May. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AyTYYsPZ4YM (Accessed: 21 May 2025).