James Madison University - Bluestone Schoolmaam Yearbook (Harrisonburg, VA)

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Sandy Talbot is wearing the tourist-look new wave outfit. i ■ y l mi k t S mi M . J ,1 1 Li ■ %i - , Two devo Ted punk rock fans display their Leopard-looking ladies wait with their fellow punksters propaganda buttons. as Flaming Oh makes its entrance. The Slickee boys blow-out the WUU Ballroom. Punk Rock 27

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Safety Pin Rock Jkinny ties, safety pins and Pogo-ing are all prominent aspects of the punk-rock scene. Over the past few years, this new trend in music has become a way of life for many students, mainly influencing the way they dress. The desired hobo effect can easily be obtained at the nearby Salvation Army Thrift Store, or for the more elaborate dresser, specialty stores found in such cities as Charlottesville and Washington, D.C. offer plastic skirts, funky shades (with optional blinking lights), and braids wired to stand on end. Punk rock concerts are characterized by the manic Pogo dancing, often followed by crashing into The Casual , which allows dancers to regain their hyperactivity for yet another round. In all areas of punk, there is found a general sense of anything goes . Whether it is dress styles or dance moves, there is a certain security in knowing that even seemingly bizarre behavior will not be judged. All are concerned solely with having a good time. Nekon Franks sports the newest punk look, a safety pin. 1980 Homecoming Queen, Anna Gerard punks out at a Debris concert. 2f Punk Rock

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Musical Buffet J.D. Souther became a star in his own right as he opened up the show. 28 Jimmy Buffett