Last year, I was fortunate enough to reconnect with Matt Nathanson - one of those people I always dug when we were kids, and always hoped I’d reconnect with. After more than 30 years, it finally happened. Matt, who followed his passion to become a highly revered and important musician, saw some shots from a few Rolling Stones concerts I photographed in Europe on their 60 Tour. One thing led to another, and Matt invited me to join his most recent tour of the US.

This photograph of Dragon Smoke I shot in San Francisco typifies the notion that doing what you are passionate about is absolutely essential. These guys would never be able to smile as genuinly as they are!