Millersville University - Touchstone Yearbook (Millersville, PA)

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Brian Joel Barg, Concert Chairperson of UAB. relaxes alter long months of secur ing the concert The Psychedelic Furs concert and concerts like it were made possible by the University Activities Board Photo by Christie Hcrmtd-Morgan Psychedelic Furs fans recent attention from lead singer Richard Butler. Atony long-time fans had their dreams come true when members reached out and touched them. Photo by Christie Hcrmtd-Morgan The blaring bass of the Furs rocks Puclllo Gym. The lighting and atmosphere enhanced the sounds during the October 3 concert. Photo by Christie HemM-Morgon Psychedelic Furs 9

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The Psychedelic Furs were experts at t Rocking The ’Ville by Kim Morris Every year the University Activities Board (UAB) does their best to get a well-known group to come on campus and entertain the students. One year it was Yes. another year it was Cyndi Lauper, and last year the Sharks were the main attraction. This year was no different — with the Psychedelic Furs performing at Pucillo Gymnasium for an excited and frantic crowd of fans. On Friday. October 3. veteran fans as well as curious newcomers to Furmania filed into the gym. The concert didn't start until 8:00 when Alice Desoto led the Vels. a popular Philadelphia band, in thier forty minute set. However. Pucillo began to fill up at about 6:30 when anxious Fur enthusiasts reserved their spots as close to stage as possible in order to get close to their favorite music men. One avid follower. Judy Pearn. made sure she was there by 7:00 so that she might have a chance to steal a glimpse of. or even get close enough to touch, one of the Psychedelic Furs. Judy, a freshman Biology major, positioned herself directly in front of center stage with a number of other psyched Fur fans. Unlike all the others, though. Judy was lucky enough to have her dream come true. John Ashton, the lead gui- tarist and Richard Butler, the lead singer (or the man' as Judy affectionately referred to him) both touched her hand. This might have easily explained why Judy enjoyed the concert here more than the one she'd been to two years ago at Muhlenburg College. This might have also explained Judy's enthusiam when she exclaimed: The Furs are an excellent live group and the concert was great! Judy also said that she'd like to see more concerts here. The Psychedelic Furs concert and concerts like it were made possible by the Concert Chairperson of the UAB who. this year. Continued on page 10. The sassy sound of Ihe sax is part of the Furs musical style. This member of the backup band showed off for the enthusiastic crowd gathered in Pucillo gym. Photo by Christie Herrotd-Morgan A rowdy audience reacts in anticipation as the Furs approach the stage. These Fur fans arrived early enough to secure spots that they could keep all night as others tried to get closer to the stage Photo by Christie Herrvkl-Morgan 8 Psychedelic Furs kW i

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All eye arc on Richard Butler as he captivates the crowd throughout the concert Tht charisma essential (or any performers stage presence was evident In all of the Furs. Photo by Junecn tkrtingci Pyschedclic Furs lead singer Richard Butler raises his hands to add effect to the song Smoke and light filled the stage as they perform Sleep Comes Down Photo by Janecn Ntirtingcf Rocking The ’Ville (continued) Continued from page 8. was Brian Joel Barg. Brian began planning for the fall concert in May when he tried to book the Hooters. The Hooters’ price however. was a little too steep for the (JAB's budget. After a few months of phone calls and frustrating dead ends. Brian decided in Au gust that the Furs would be the perfect show. Although the concert didn't sell out. it did prove to be a huge hit on campus. The Furs began their ninety minute set with “Heartbeat'' and continued to thrill the captive audience with such popular hits as “Forever Now and Midnight to Midnight. While the audience was rowdie and excitable all night, they responded with a som ber silence to Sleep Comes Down. The silence, however, didn't last long. As soon as the Furs attempted to leave the stage, the crowd went crazy and demanded not one. but three encores in which the Psychedelic Furs presented their most well-known tunes: “Pretty in Pink. India. and Low My Way.