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A JERSEY WELCOME When singer-bassist Glenn Hughes chose New Jersey as the site of his first-ever solo gig in the United States, Jersey rockers came out to see the former Deep Purple/Black Sabbath vocalist in action. Members of Monster Magnet, Anthrax and Skid Row took Hughes' March 22 show at the Birch Hill Nightclub in Old Bridge. CELEBS followed Hughes on that day, from a morning radio interview to sound check to backstage to the main event. 11:07am: Glenn Hughes reports to 95.9 WRAT in South Belmar, where he is interviewed for "The Electric Ballroom." 4:43pm: Hughes assesses the Mix during the sound check at the Birch Hill Night Club in Old Bridge. 4:58pm: Drummer Brian Tichy tests his kit during the sound check. 5:13pm: Guitarist George Nastos strums his guitar during the sound check. 10:29pm: Two Views of Hughes. The musician poses backstage as he prepares to perform. 10:50pm: Taking in Hughes' show are Monster Magnet guitarist Ed Mundell and Anthrax guitarist Paul Cook. 12:21am: Hughes grinds out "Getting Tighter." Hughes says he is grateful to his manager "for throwing me into Betty Ford 10 years ago," and frequently points to the ceiling after songs, thanking a "higher power."
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