Grantville, PA – Fans began lining up early Friday morning outside Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course, hoping to claim a coveted spot along the front rail for Rick Springfield. By the time Starship featuring Mickey Thomas took the stage that evening, their patience had paid off, as an enthusiastic, multi-generational crowd created an electric atmosphere at the Penn Heroes Stage.
Starship opened the evening with a ten-song set built around familiar hits and polished musicianship. At 76, Mickey Thomas continues to sound remarkably strong, delivering the soaring vocals that have defined the band’s biggest songs for decades. His voice remains in excellent form, and his stage presence is as engaging as ever.
Co-lead vocalist Chelsee Foster, who has been with the band for nearly two years, proved to be another highlight. Her commanding performance of Jefferson Airplane’s “White Rabbit” showcased both her vocal range and confidence, while classics including “Jane,” “Sara,” and “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now” kept the crowd engaged before the set closed with “We Built This City.”…