Ah Leah! - Donnie Iris

Donnie Iris and the Cruisers at Akron Civic Theater 8.16.24

[hank]

Wow he’s 81 and still kills it - fucking amazing. I’m super impressed especially with the terrible acts we see today

[Jukeboxs]

This man was responsible for the soundtrack of my youth twice. Once in the early 70s and especially in the 80s when he ruled on my turntable. Part of me cries with joy that he is still looking and sounding so great, while part of me cries because I know he will never visit my city to perform as I am in flyover country. Even though two of his lesser known songs were hits in my area ("You're Only Dreaming" and "Do You Compute"). This man is in better shape than I am as I can't even travel due to being handicapped. So that leaves me with one wish and that he somehow reads this message and knows I will forever be grateful for the music.

[tommarthaller]

I was at this show. My expectations were low. I didn't expect an 81-year-old cancer survivor to be able to scream like he used to. He opened with "Agnes" and I found out right away, he's still got it! I was so impressed with him and the rest of the band. If you have the opportunity, go see him!

[RFToob]

Damn sounds great…and the backing vocals are also really excellent. Cool!

[darcagis]

Such a great song! Timeless.

Donnie is amazing for his age. He really never got the acclaim he deserved.

[terrinew]

Wow!! You rock Donnie! 81 years old amazing!!

[ryanmcdougall]

Simply killing it at nearly 82 years old, wow! GREAT!

[GuyMorey]

I've said it before and I will say it again. This is REAL music. REAL people playing REAL instruments. That's why ANY music from the 70s-80s is FAR superior than any music today.

[TheKevinSchollProject]

Sounds great . . . wow . . . 81 and can still cry out those pipes . . . . Man!!! Blessings Danny . . . the whole band sounds great~

[johncronk]

Have to admit he sounds a LOT better than many of his “younger” counterparts.

[Rather]

Was not expecting them to sound that good! They nailed it.

[janasdudesdoingstuff]

Somebody’s got the coolest grandpappy on the planet!

[roltyd]

Bless his soul..pouring his heart and soul out at a young

[davewebbtheauthor]

Wow! And that a capella ending. Holy cow!

[woodwitchwha]

One of my absolute most favorite songs! Still gives me cold chills!!!!

[kmwa]

I'm 63 and this song makes wanna never stop making & playing music... Bury me with all my equipment, I wanna rock forever !

[positivelyleahcomer]

Here, as a Leah, to give my stamp of approval.

[tomspencer]

I met Donnie Iris and his wife at a Little River Band concert here in Las Vegas. What a really nice guy he was. We had a brief conversation about music and the industry. The guy still looks & sounds fantastic!!! God Bless brother!!!

[G_Machine_Joe]

Outstanding. Back when real artists had real talent and made REAL music.

[AnAmericanGirlSure]

Love this song! He hit the notes too! Dang, if I got down on my knees like that I would never get back up, lolol.