Based in both Austin, Texas and Los Angeles, CA - 3 Balls of Fire, AKA The Men with the Burning Guitars, was formed in 1987 by guitarist/composer/band leader Burnin' Mike Vernon. Vernon and joined his first band, Stoned Catsup, in Arlington, Texas, in 1969. From '73-'75 Mike studied Spanish guitar at the Univ. of Texas-El Paso and then returned to the Dallas-Ft. Worth area where he played in various jazz, blues, rock, and western bands. During this time he had the opportunity to sit in with such greats as Freddie King...
These are photos from concerts where 3 Balls Of Fire played, so they may be of other bands that played the concert as well.
Wailin Storms / 3 Balls Of Fire Sep 29, 2023 Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States Uploaded by Bigtravsburnerphone