SKIP GRIPARIS: The Heroes of Rock

The HEROES, the HITS, the HUMOR, the HISTORY!

Friday, May 1st, 2026 at 7:30 pm

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Skip Griparis is a dynamic stage performer, movie actor, comedian, and member of the Illinois Rock & Roll Hall of Fame!   He presents his lively and fun show: The Heroes of Rock!  It features the Heroes, Hits, Humor, and History of the greatest Rock decades: the 50’s/60’s/60’s!

With his 3 ½-octave vocal range and incredible versatility, Skip honed his world-class impressionist skills by headlining comedy clubs across America for 25 years!

During Skip’s tour de force show, if you close your eyes, you’d swear you were listening to Buddy Holly, Ray Charles, Elvis, The Beach Boys, Roy Orbison, Frankie Valli, The Beatles, Temptations, the Late 60’s Chicago Bands, Grand Funk, Steely Dan, Lou Rawls, the Bee Gees, Billy Joel, the Eagles, Boz Scaggs, and many more! But, wait till you see Rocky Balboa and Kermit the Frog!

You know Skip from:

  • Illinois Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
  • Olivia Newton-John Band: Guitarist/Vocalist
  • New Colony Six: Guitarist/Vocalist/Writer
  • Movies: Major League I & II as Monte
  • Zanies/Dangerfield’s: Comic Impressionist

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