Paul McCartney & Wings - 1976
Experience an exhilarating glimpse behind the scenes of a Showco production, showcasing talented alumni like RoyBoy and Mark Hughes, along with many more remarkable individuals!
Van Halen
Van Halen lit up Buenos Aires, Argentina, on February 11, 1983. In the footage, you’ll notice Michael Anthony, Rudy, and possibly Scott Dopson strolling above us(Showco alumni). It’s a treasure trove of familiar faces in this unforgettable video. - JW 2025
1988 Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute Tour
Atioch, TN
Linda Ronstadt - Tumbling Dice
Buford Jones, a former Showco member, is wearing a Sound Productions jersey T-shirt while working at the front of house (FOH). (starting at 0:04)
Genesis 1976 - Showco Crew Sightings
A wonderful behind-the-scenes video of all the hard-working crew of SHOWCO.
Genesis - Showco/Vari-Lite Crew Sightings
So many recognizable faces! This is an amazing opportunity to see behind the scenes and appreciate the hard work that goes on.
SKYHOOKS
Deep from the Showco Sound Archives comes the best Showco Mention yet: Skyhooks introducing Showco engineer Doc Gans and Uriah Heep -
Atlanta - April 25th 1976
BEE GEES
Maurice Gibb thanks Showco and crew around the 1:45:00 mark. A Showco and Vari-Lite Production.
-Robin Gibb, Bee Gees 1997
LINDA RONSTADT
"I'm going to dedicate this song to our SHOWCO crew..."
-Linda Ronstadt 1976
LED ZEPPELIN
Several shots of SHOWCO crew and John Bonham is wearing a SHOWCO tee.
Sydney, Australia 1972
LED ZEPPELIN
" This next song we must dedicate to the people from Showco sound ."
-Robert Plant 1980
JACKSON BROWNE
"Some of my longest friends worked for SHOWCO. It was because of them I got to record this album on the road."
-Jackson Browne 2023
LED ZEPPELIN
A funny shout out to Benji LeFevre @ the 1:44:30 mark.
-Robert Plant 3/21/1975 Seattle
LED ZEPPELIN
"The sound and lighting crew, Showco, very good sound system as you heard. "
-Robert Plant 1977
JACKSON BROWNE
Running on Empty Official Video features SHOWCO's own Bill 'Doc' Gans & Rance Caldwell
LED ZEPPELIN
"This is something for ALL the road crew, for everybody that has been working for us...Ray Thomas from Scotland, Billy on the lights, the man who tells lies, Curly upstairs, Baz and Benji....because without you(Showco) we'd have somebody else...I thank y'all!"
-Robert Plant, Last show, July 1980
VAN HALEN
"A little more feedback, Johnny, a little more feedback" around the 00:44 second mark.
-David Lee Roth, Van Halen : Ice Cream Man - US Festival 1983
Close the deal
Give customers a reason to do business with you.
SHOWCO SIGHTINGS/MENTIONS
GENESIS Opening Night - Dallas/Houston 1992
Phil thanks many Showco crew
Phil thanks many Showco crew after the song, including Alan Owen, Craig Schertz, and more. 1984
Soundbite courtesy of Showco, Ltd.
Mahogany Rush 1976
From the SHOWCO Archives: Mahogany Rush thanks Showco Crew.
9-26-1976 Soundbite courtesy of SHOWCO, Ltd.
James Taylor
From the SHOWCO Archives: James Taylor gives thanks to SHOWCO and more. Soundbite courtesy of SHOWCO, Ltd.
The Who
From the SHOWCO Archives: The Who dedicates a song to SHOWCO's own, FOH Rusty Brutsche. Soundbite courtesy of SHOWCO, Ltd.
LELAND SKLAR - 2023
Leland mentions SHOWCO Noteable Buford Jones @7:00 mark.
LELAND SKLAR - 2023
Leland mentions Doc Gans and Rance Caldwell, former SHOWCO engineers.
SHOWCO SIGHTINGS with LYNYRD SKYNYRD
Asbury Park 1977
SHOWCO SIGHTINGS with WINGS
Wings Over Australia 1975 complete concert + soundcheck -
lots of SHOWCO family pictured!
SHOWCO SIGHTINGS with ERIC CLAPTON
Rehearsal at Brixton Academy - 1985
Mike Ponczek
SHOWCO SIGHTINGS with GENESIS
Three Sides Live - Turn it On Again
Did you know this album was Showco produced? And many Showco Alumni in the video!
- Mike Kidson Crew [Band Crew, Drums]
- Steve Jones Crew [Band Crew, Drums]
- Dale Crew [Band Crew, Guitars]
- Geoff Banks Crew [Band Crew, Keyboards], Stage Manager
- Geoff CallinghamCrew [Band Crew], Engineer [Technical]
- Showco Dallas*Crew [Sound Company]
- Al ChildressCrew [Sound Crew]
- Bruce SchertzCrew [Sound Crew]
- Jim WaitsCrew [Sound Crew]
- Noel MawerCrew [Stage Monitors]
- M.L. ExecutivesCrew [Trucking Company, Europe]
- Consolidated Prod.*Crew [Trucking Company, U.S.]
- Bill Martin Crew, Lighting [Lighting Crew]
- Ian Tucker Crew, Lighting [Lighting Crew]
- Jim McCarthy Crew, Lighting [Lighting Crew]
- John Bray Crew, Lighting [Lighting Crew]
- John Guest Crew, Lighting [Lighting Crew]
- John Vogel (2)Crew, Lighting [Lighting Crew]
- Kelvin KerrCrew, Lighting [Lighting Crew]
- Lonnie McKenzieCrew, Lighting [Lighting Crew]
- Pat Whitley*Crew, Lighting [Lighting Crew]
- Chester Thompson Drums
- Dave Hentschel* Engineer
- Geoff Callingham Engineer
- Craig SchertzEngineer [Sound]
- Daryl Stuermer Guitar, Bass
- Tony Banks Keyboards, Backing Vocals
- Bob Barnes Lighting [Vari Lights]
- Brooks Taylor Lighting [Vari Lights]
- Tom Littrell Lighting [Vari Lights], Engineer
- Carol Willis Management
- Charlene Colon Management
- Hit 'N' Run*Management
- Tony Smith Management
- Genesis Producer
- Alan Owen Production Manager, Lighting Director
- T.T.R. Technician [Lighting Company, Europe]
- Showlights Technician [Lighting Company, U.S.]
- Andy Mackrill Tour Manager
Soundcheck at Rosemont Horizon in Rosemont, IL - 1986
Kidson, Littrell, and more.
Houston, TX Rehearsals - April 30th, 1992
1986 Rehearsals
See engineer Craig Schertz in action, behind the monitor.
1986 Rehearsals (another version)
See engineer Craig Schertz in action, behind the monitor.
SHOWCO SIGHTINGS with ROBERT PLANT
Soundcheck - Dallas, TX 1988
The Texas Rehearsals
October 3rd, 1988
(full length version of above clip)
SHOWCO SIGHTINGS with THE WHO
Rehearsals - My father, Donnie (DK) Kretzschmar is in the background around the 4:50 mark. White pants, blue shirt.
SHOWCO, Ltd.