Peter Timms may be the force behind a long-running hit show celebrating two of the world’s greatest ever bands, but through it all he sees himself first and foremost as a fan.
Founded by drummer and vocalist Timms in 2006, The Kings of Country Rock showcases the musical works of the Eagles and Creedence Clearwater Revival in a two-part concert.
Timms said the key to the show’s success and longevity was his and the other musicians’ genuine love for the source material.
“The whole idea for the show came from being a fan of those artists from the 70s, growing up on that music,” he said.
“I’ve been a touring musician for approximately 40 years and I’ve played in a multitude of bands, anything from original recording artists to cover bands to concept stage shows, all sorts of things.
“And I came to the realisation that there was such a wealth of musical greatness out of these two bands, and there’s still such a hunger and appetite for that style of artist and those classic, iconic 70s songs.”
Timms himself delivers the Don Henley role for the Eagles section of the show, playing drums, singing lead vocals on hits such as Hotel California and Take It to the Limit, and providing harmonies for other Eagles classics like Take It Easy and Already Gone.
The band is joined by renowned performer Scott ‘Buddy’ Cameron for the second half of the show, which focuses on Creedence.
Timms said the most satisfying part of playing in the show was talking to Eagles and Creedence fans after performances.
“It’s getting off stage and hearing their experiences – ‘you played that song and it took me back to when I was 17, thanks so much for helping me relive that memory’,” he said.
Kings of Country Rock is at Geelong Arts Centre on Thursday, March 13. Visit geelongartscentre.org.au for tickets.
Matt Hewson
