Texas Tech University - La Ventana Yearbook (Lubbock, TX)

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT Lubbock could never be called a mecca as far as musical concerts were concerned - at least, not until this year. Hardly a month went by that students did not have an opportunity to see at least one major concert; many months had two or three major concerts. Never before in the history of the Hub City had so many name performers played in the spotlight at the Municipal Coliseum. Some of the top names were the Doobie Brothers, Heart, ZZ Top, Molly Hatchet, The Rossington Collins Band, Van Halen, The Dirt Band and the Little River Band. Of the more than 20 concerts that came to the city, perhaps the two most memorable were the Molly Hatchet concert Feb. 25 and the Rossington Collins concert Feb. 18. The Molly Hatchet concert was marred by a tragic shooting on the crowded floor, and the Rossington Collins concert was the last appearance by the band. Internal tur- moil in the Rossington Collins group forced a quick show in Lubbock and eventually led to a permanent break-up. Many were disappointed as the Beach Boys and Eric Clapton cancelled concerts in the city. The Beach Boys cancelled because of an untimely snow storm, and Eric Clapton cancelled because he was hospitalized with an ulcer that developed after his show in Detroit, Ml. The reason so many concerts came to Lubbock was simple: one concert pro- moter took a chance by bringing a few shows to the city. The response was so tremendous, the promoter began booking concerts in Lubbock on a regular basis. Soon the word was out: Come to Lubbock. The crowds are great and they love rock ' n roll.