Usher opened the first of six sold-out shows at State Farm Arena on Thursday night with a spectacle of a concert. He spent his formative music years in Atlanta and attended North Springs Charter High School. His current Past Present Future Tour showed why he is considered by many as the “King of R&B.” He performs Friday and Sunday night, then returns to Atlanta in December for three more shows. Here, check out the scenes photographer Perry Julien captured at the show.