Photos by Chris Stone
“Hit me with your best shot,” Pat Benatar sang once upon a time.
Your wish is our command, Pat, as we fire away with not one but our best images Saturday from the KAABOO buffet of sights, sounds and tastes at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.
The headliner on the second of three days was Imagine Dragons, the Las Vegas band with too many honors to list.
Also popular were Bob Marley’s namesake band, The Wailers, 62-year-old Billy Idol, 57-year-old Melissa Etheridge, 29-year-old Bebe Rex and the band N.E.R.D. (for “No-one Ever Really Dies”).
Dan Reynolds left little to imagine for Imagine Dragons
Reynolds draped himself in a rainbow flag
Billy Idol’s style reached a huge crowd
Billy Idol kept the aging rocker faith
Melissa Etheridge bows to no rocker
Melissa Etheridge took a turn on drums
Bebe Rexha is known for ‘I’m a mess’
Rexha rocks out to guitar
Pharrell Williams led locals with N.E.R.D.
Pharrell Williams with N.E.R.D.
Josh David Barrett of The Wailers
The Wailers keep Bob Marley spirit alive
Heading to Sunset Cliffs Stage for Imagine Dragons
Our best of the rest:
Billy Idol performs at KAABOO Del Mar. Photo by Chris Stone
Dan Reynolds, lead singer for Imagine Dragon, begins to wrap rainbow flags around him during his KAABOO concert. Photo by Chris Stone
Benjamin McKee perfoms with Imagine Dragons at KAABOO Del Mar. Photo by Chris Stone
Dan Reynolds, lead singer for Imagine Dragon, went into the audience and temporarily borrowed a hat. Photo by Chris Stone
Drinks all around at KAABOO Del Mar. Photo by Chris Stone
A screen showing Earth, Wind & Fire perform is next to artwork at KAABOO in Del Mar. Photo by Chris Stone
Earth, Wind & Fire gives closing performance at KAABOO on Saturday. Photo by Chris Stone
Dan Reynolds, lead singer for Imagine Dragon, performs on a catwalk on the Sunset Cliffs stage at KAABOO. Photo by Chris Stone
Dan Reynolds, lead singer for Imagine Dragon, performs at KAABOO Del Mar. Photo by Chris Stone
Dan Reynolds, lead singer for Imagine Dragon, performs at KAABOO Del Mar. Photo by Chris Stone
Wayne Sermon of Imagine Dragons performs at KAABOO Del Mar. Photo by Chris Stone
Dan Reynolds, lead singer for Imagine Dragon, jumps on a catwalk on the Sunset Cliffs Stage at KAABOO. Photo by Chris Stone
A dancer for N.E.R.D. performs in front of a stage screen. Photo by Chris Stone
Pharrell Williams, lead vocalist for N.E.R.D., performs on a catwalk in front of the stage at KAABOO. Photo by Chris Stone
Pharrell Williams, lead vocalist for N.E.R.D. at KAABOO Del Mar. Photo by Chris Stone
Pharrell Williams, lead vocalist for N.E.R.D. at KAABOO Del Mar. Photo by Chris Stone
Audience members fill in the area at the Sunset Cliffs stage at KAABOO. Photo by Chris Stone
Pharrell Williams, lead vocalist for N.E.R.D., encourages audience members to spread out to avoid problems. Photo by Chris Stone
Billy Idol performs to a thunderous crowd at KAABOO Del Mar. Photo by Chris Stone
Billy Idol performs to a thunderous crowd at KAABOO Del Mar. Photo by Chris Stone
Billy Idol performs to a thunderous crowd at KAABOO Del Mar. Photo by Chris Stone
A dancer for N.E.R.D. performs in front of a stage screen. Photo by Chris Stone
A dancer for N.E.R.D performs at KAABOO. Photo by Chris Stone
Pharrell Williams, lead vocalist for N.E.R.D., is silhouetted against a colorful screen. Photo by Chris Stone
A family cheers as their son catches a drum stick thrown into the crowd by Billy Idol. Photo by Chris Stone
A boy watches Bill Idol as he holds a drum stick tossed into the crowd by the singer. Photo by Chris Stone
Guitarist with Billy Idol performs behind-the-back stylings. Photo by Chris Stone
Billy Idol performs to a thunderous crowd at KAABOO Del Mar. Photo by Chris Stone
Billy Idol performs to a thunderous crowd at KAABOO Del Mar. Photo by Chris Stone
Melissa Etheridge performs at KAABOO Del Mar. Photo by Chris Stone
Melissa Etheridge performs at KAABOO Del Mar. Photo by Chris Stone
Fans of Melissa Etheridge watch her perform at KAABOO. Photo by Chris Stone
Aston Barrett performs with the Wailers at KAABOO. Photo by Chris Stone
The Wailers perform at KAABOO Del Mar. Photo by Chris Stone
An audience member appreciates the music of The Wailers. Photo by Chris Stone
Thousands of people crowd the Midway at the Del Mar Fairgrounds at KAABOO. Photo by Chris Stone
The Wailers perform at KAABOO on Saturday. Photo by Chris Stone
Bebe Rexha performs at KAABOO Del Mar. Photo by Chris Stone
Bebe Rexha performs at KAABOO Del Mar. Photo by Chris Stone
Bebe Rexha dances next to her guitarist at KAABOO. Photo by Chris Stone
The Wailers perform at KAABOO Del Mar. Photo by Chris Stone
Crowds walk past artwork as they travel in and out of the main stage area at KAABOO. Photo by Chris Stone
KAABOO spectators move under colorful tents to sit and watch the performances. Photo by Chris Stone
Dan Reynolds, lead singer for Imagine Dragons, thrilled the audience at KAABOO Del Mar. Photo by Chris Stone
Fans cheer Imagine Dragons at KAABOO. Photo by Chris Stone
Fans react to Imagine Dragons at KAABOO. Photo by Chris Stone
Bebe Rexha performs at KAABOO Del Mar. Photo by Chris Stone
Bebe Rexha performs at KAABOO Del Mar. Photo by Chris Stone
Bebe Rexha rocks her hair at KAABOO Del Mar. Photo by Chris Stone
Music fans enjoy performance at KAABOO Del Mar. Photo by Chris Stone
Melissa Etheridge perform at KAABOO Del Mar. Photo by Chris Stone
Fans of Melissa Etheridge share a moment in the front area of the audience. Photo by Chris Stone
Fans take photos of their favorite performers at KAABOO Del Mar. Photo by Chris Stone
Melissa Etheridge during emotional moment at KAABOO. Photo by Chris Stone
