Millersville University - Touchstone Yearbook (Millersville, PA)

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Appearing somewhat surprised by the fans' enthusiasm. Richard Butler takes a step backwards. The fans energy kept the Furs going throughout the evening. Pltoto by Jancen PkvUnger Fans reach out to touch a member of the Furs during the second hall of the show. After taking a short break, the band returned to the stage and had as much energy as they had in the first half of the performance. Photo by Jancen Malinger A member of the Vels belts out o song prior to the Furs appearance. The Vcls. a popular Philadelphia based band were the opening act for the Pyschedellc Furs. Photo by Jancen Mertinger Psychedelic Furs 1 1

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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.

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Renouncing the deoil, tossing Bibles into the crowds, Stryper Overwhelmed Pucillo by Andrea Burkholder California's Christian hard rockers. Stryper. and their opening band. Hurricane, stormed through the 'Ville adding new power and excitement to a familiar heavy metal sound. Sunday. March 22. 1987 found Pucillo Gym packed with a sold-out audience. Fans and more fans crowded into the building for a rocking concert of singing, cheering. and musical jamming. Excited fans had waited with anticipation since noon that day. By seven-thirty that evening, lines spanned from the front doors of Pucillo to the back of the gym. When the doors finally opened, people of all ages dressed in varieties of yellow and black garb pushed and shoved their way inside the gym for the best possible seat. First to rock the stage was Hurricane. We are strong. was the song they dedicated to their host band. Stryper. The crowd went wild when Stryper was mentioned. and the song got fans moving to the beat with even more anticipation for the main act. After a short intermission, the lights went down and Stryper Continued on page 14. Singing Calling On You.' a song whose video receives freguent airplay on MTV. Stryper plays to a frenzied audience. The crowds formed huge lines outside of Pu cillo Gym for the concert. Photo by Stax Olson r