Photos: Big Head Todd and the Monsters Take Over Red Rocks With Bill Murray, Warren Haynes

The band was formed in 1986 by Todd Park Mohr, Brian Nevin, and Rob Squires while they were students at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado. Photography By: Brandon Johnson (@bjohnsonxar)

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Big Head Todd and the Monsters celebrated its fortieth anniversary at Red Rocks on Sunday, June 8, with support from Warren Haynes Band and Bill Murray and His Blood Brothers. The Colorado staple was formed in 1986 by Todd Park Mohr, Brian Nevin and Rob Squires, and the band gained national recognition with its 1993 album, Sister Sweetly, which went platinum and featured hits like "Bittersweet" and "Broken Hearted Savior."

The band maintained a strong connection to Colorado, frequently performing at Red Rocks Amphitheatre and earning induction into the Colorado Music Hall of Fame in 2023. See photos from night two of the band's anniversary run below.

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A packed house.

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Bill Murray, known for his acting career, has also been involved in music performances, including appearances at Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Festival.

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A fan showing their admiration for Bill Murray through a poster.

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Bill Murray and His Blood Brothers closed out their set with a bow to the crowd.

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Bill Murray and His Blood Brothers performed at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, sharing the stage with Big Head Todd and the Monsters and Warren Haynes Band

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His band’s performances are known for spontaneity and humor, reflecting Murray’s signature style.

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Fans were dancing all night long.

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Murray has a long-standing love for classic rock and blues, which he incorporates into his performances.

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His band’s setlist includes covers of The Beatles’ "Slow Down" and Bob Dylan’s "Like a Rolling Stone", which fans enthusiastically sing along to.

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His band, Bill Murray & His Blood Brothers, features blues musicians Mike Zito, Albert Castiglia, and Jimmy Vivino.

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Warren Haynes is best known for his work with Gov’t Mule, the Allman Brothers Band and the Dead, but he also leads his own band.

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Warren Haynes has performed at Red Rocks Amphitheatre over 30 times, calling it one of his favorite venues in the U.S.

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The Warren Haynes Band blends rock, blues, and soul, often incorporating extended jam sessions.

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His band has collaborated with the Colorado Symphony, merging rock with orchestral arrangements.

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Haynes joined the Allman Brothers Band in 1989, originally for a reunion tour, but ended up staying for 25 years.

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After a brief rain shower, a rainbow appeared over Red Rocks right before Big Head Todd and the Monsters' performance.

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Their breakout album, Sister Sweetly (1993), went platinum, featuring hits like "Bittersweet" and "Broken Hearted Savior."

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BHTM started its own independent record label, Big Records, to release its first two albums before signing with a major label.

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A picture showing Big Head Todd and the Monsters' drum set displaying their band name.

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They have played Red Rocks Amphitheatre nearly every year since the early 1990s, making it a staple venue for their performances.

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The band was inducted into the Colorado Music Hall of Fame in 2023, recognizing their long-standing impact on the state's music scene.

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Their early days involved door-to-door gig hunting, where they would ask bar owners if they could play for their customers that night.

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Todd Park Mohr has a deep love for blues music, which heavily influences their sound, despite Colorado not being traditionally known for blues.

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