Chase Field was adorned with artwork depicting the bands, and one could practically be swept away in a wave of cheering fans.

The anticipation for the start of the show was staggering, but the Steve Miller Band did not skip a beat when the clock struck 6 p.m.

From the first, ‘Are you ready?’ to the final guitar chord, the crowd was captivated.

Steve Miller’s voice pierced the stadium, transporting the crowd back to the ‘70s; hopefully no one got whiplash.

They performed their hits, including crowd favorite “The Joker,” as well as “Abracadabra,” which was recently sampled in Eminem’s single “Houdini.” 

The organ solo played by keyboardist Joseph Wooten was fantastic. He has been with the band since 1993 and played masterfully on a harpsichord-style keyboard.

The music was psychedelic, with deep rhythms amplified by the ‘thrum’ of the bass.

The Steve Miller Band was not only “Rock’n Me,” it  was rock’n Phoenix. 

Miller shared the fun fact that his godfather is rock legend Les Paul, and expressed his gratitude toward the fans for their dedication to the band.

When SMB returned backstage, Journey took the audience for a ride.

Beginning with stinging rock ballad “Only The Young,” the crowd could not help but sway back and forth.

In contrast to Steve Miller Band’s trippy tunes, Journey cast a spell on the stadium with intoxicating singer Arnel Pineda.

Pineda danced gracefully across the stage and sang beautifully, captivating the audience.

The singer has come a long way from his humble YouTube beginnings, where guitarist Neal Schon discovered and recruited him to the band in 2009.

Now, he has the attention of thousands of Phoenicians, and he knows what to do with it.

Guitarist Neal Schon delivered a time-warping guitar solo, permeating the ears of all entranced by it.

Journey made every song transition sound seamless, from “Wheel In The Sky” to “Don’t Stop Believin.’” 

After playing themselves out, the animals broke free from the cage.

Def Leppard stormed the stage, surrounded by steam and graphics that felt like being caught in a quasar.

Fast-paced, intense tunes and a heavy stage presence made Leppard a terrific third act that petrified the audience.

Among the incredible instrumentation of the group, Rick Allen’s percussion stood out on top.

Allen’s story is that of the phoenix rising from the ashes.

After losing his left arm in a car crash in 1984, Allen had to come to terms with his career and learn a new way to play the drums.

Using a set of four different pedals, he plays the same beats he would with two hands, and he kills it.

Joe Elliot stood out as the frontman, providing vocals that warped and licked the air, leaving a heavy metallic feeling suspended throughout the crowd.

The concert was excellent; all three bands performed hit after hit.

The crowd was left as liquified as they were ruefully nostalgic.

Journey, Def Leppard, and The Steve Miller Band showed up and showed out. Rock on!