Queenie's Corner: 8/23/09

And that's something we don't see everyday. Hardly ever actually. Apparently our favorite bass player was in Utah and filled in for Poison's bassist Bobby Dall when he became too ill to perform.

DEF LEPPARD, POISON, CHEAP TRICK, USANA Amphitheatre, Aug. 25

WEST VALLEY CITY — Just how many rock stars were in Utah on Tuesday anyway?

Not only did three of the biggest names in rock play on the same stage before several thousand fans at the USANA Amphitheatre, but when one of the bands needed an emergency substitute, who should just happen to be hanging out backstage but Bon Jovi's bass player Hugh McDonald.

McDonald stepped up to the plate just 20 minutes before Poison was scheduled to go on stage when bassist and part-time Utah resident Bobby Dall became too ill to perform. Rather than cancel their set, singer Bret Michaels said McDonald volunteered his services and took a crash course in learning several Poison songs.

The band was a little late getting on stage, and Michaels himself seemed to be fighting something as his voice wasn't as strong as it has been in previous Utah shows. But Poison and McDonald deserve full props for their show-must-go-on attitude.

Way to go Hughie! Clearly this man has been in the background far too long. He needs some love, don't you think?