West Seattle sightings: Richard Sherman @ his Westwood Wingstop; Pearl Jam, Cheap Trick musicians @ Thunder Road Guitars

At my Wingstop Grand Opening in West Seattle! Westwood village come check us out!!!

A photo posted by Richard Sherman (@rsherman25) on Aug 27, 2016 at 1:34pm PDT

As first reported here August 2nd, Seahawks star Richard Sherman‘s first Wingstop opened earlier this month at Westwood Village, and a “grand opening” was planned this weekend. We checked back yesterday but aside from some freebies (5 free wings per person until 6 today and again 1-6 tomorrow), they had no official word on if or when Sherman himself might turn up. This afternoon, he did make an appearance, as evidenced by his Instagram selfie published around mid-afternoon.

Meantime, in The Junction …

Mike McCready of Pearl Jam with Rick Nielsen & Tom Petersson of Cheap Trick decided to stop by the store today. #seattle #westseattle #westseattleoriginal #thunderroadguitars #westseattlejunction @westseattleblog #pearljam #cheaptrick

A photo posted by Thunder Road Guitars (@thunderroadguitars) on Aug 25, 2016 at 3:09pm PDT

Musicians from two legendary rock bands visited Thunder Road Guitars (WSB sponsor) on Friday, and TRG’s Instagram feed showed the proof. Cheap Trick was in the area for a concert last night in Auburn.

Seattle West August 27, 2016 (5:25 pm)

Amanda August 27, 2016 (6:00 pm)

It was a sea of blue and green outside the Wingstop at Westwood Village. Probably close to a hundred people at a time in the area outside of Wingstop / 24 Hour Fitness / Bed Bath and Beyond. Sherman was outside signing autographs, taking photos, and talking to the crowd. He seemed genuinely happy and excited. His fiancé, mom, and brother were also there to support him. A DJ was also playing music in the courtyard. It was a great scene! When I walked by to see the commotion, I also noticed Bobby Wagner there. *swoon* Though I didn’t want to wait around for a photo or autograph, I enjoyed the moment in my neighborhood.

Mike August 28, 2016 (1:09 am)

Wingstop has some good fried chicken too. I think it’ll be a bonus to have the new Wingstop at that spot too. Great for families, good food, good prices and great to know Sherman is behind it too. It’s a positive addition to Westwood Village.