Mark McGrath, lead vocals, performs with Royal Machines after a day of racing at the Acura Grand Pix of Long Beach Saturday, April 9, 2022. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.
Royal Machines, the self-described “rock’s greatest all-star band,” performed at the Saturday night concert with special guests following the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach’s racing events.
The band has a rotating group of recording artists in its roster, though it was anchored at the post-race event by vocalist Mark McGrath (Sugar Ray), guitarists Dave Navarro (Jane’s Addiction, Red Hot Chili Peppers) and Billy Morrison (Billy Idol, the Cult), vocalist Donovan Leitch, bassist Chris Chaney (Jane’s Addiction) and Long Beach drummer Josh Freese (Sting, the Replacements).
Steve Stevens plays “Rebel Yell” with the all-star band Royal Machines at the Acura Grand Pix of Long Beach. Saturday, April 9, 2022. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.A fan reacts to the Royal Machines as they perform at the Acura Grand Pix of Long Beach on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.Steve Stevens plays with the Royal Machines at the Acura Grand Pix of Long Beach on Saturday, April 9, 2022.Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.Josh Freese plays the drums as Donovan Leitch, Jr., lead vocals, and reacts during a cover song with Royal Machines at the Acura Grand Pix of Long Beach Saturday, April 9, 2022. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.Donovan Leitch, Jr.,lead vocals, belts out a cover tune with the Royal Machines on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.Billy Morrison with the Royal Machines at the Acura Grand Pix of Long Beach on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.Stage lights shine bright as Billy Morrison performs with the Royal Machines at the Acura Grand Pix of Long Beach on Saturday, April 9, 2022.Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.Billy Morrison with the Royal Machines at the Acura Grand Pix of Long Beach on Saturday, April 9, 2022.Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.Mark McGrath, lead vocals, talks to Billy Morrison as the band Royal Machines performs after a day of racing at the Acura Grand Pix of Long Beach on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.Mark McGrath, lead vocals, performs with Royal Machines at the Acura Grand Pix of Long Beach on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.
