University of Arkansas Monticello - Boll Weevil Yearbook (Monticello, AR)

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Pollard said that, for now, the band mustestay on the road. “‘Most of us would probably prefer doing more recording than we’re doing now, but that situation just isn’t feasible yet. Until the band gets as big as we want it to be, this is what we’ll have to do, you know — just constantly, constantly touring. The road is pretty rough, but this band handles it pretty well. We did 270 days last year.” “There will always be a ‘Le Roux signature,” Pollard said, referring to their new music as opposed to their easily recognized older style. ‘“There will be two or three things that are reminescent of our earlier music, some funky stuff, a couple of ballad-type things with the harmonizing, but I’m more excited about this album than any so far. There are so many bands, so much music that its hard to be really unique. I think the big smooth vocals on top of the funky tracks have been our trademark, though. | don’t think I’ve ever heard of anyone else doing that particular thing. I’m ready for the next change. We don’t want to get stale.” Student Life 51

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considering past student body responses. There also seemed to be groupies of a kind at UAM, notably the high-pitched ‘squealers’ that heralded the opening of ‘Le Roux’s’ act. ‘Le Roux’s’ show featured two new songs that were released this spring. The songs reflect a definite transition in ‘Le Roux’s’ musical style. “Those two songs really reflect the direction the band is moving,’”’ commented the articulate Pollard. “‘A lot more emphasis on straight-ahead rock and roll. There will be an element or two of the old ‘Le Roux’ though.” All six members of the band hail from Louisiana, a fact that Pollard said contributed to the band’s cohesiveness and put them in the position of musical diplomats from that state. One of the most often asked questions of any rock band is how the band achieved success. ‘‘Air-play is the name of the game,” quipped Pollard, citing ‘Le Roux’s’ first hit New Orleans Ladies as their springboard to stardom. Their most unusual concert tour? They all concurred with Pollard’s choice. “We took a six week tour of Africa, and that was the most interesting thing we’ve ever done. 50 Student Life

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GREASY GREENS 52 Student Life “Greasy Greens,” a Little Rock-based show band specializing in boogie and rhythm and blues appeared in concert in the FAC April 29. A familiar attraction on college campuses in the South, “Greasy Greens’? combined comedy and dance with music ranging from rock and roll to be-bop, with an emphasis on different musical eras. Tunes ranged from the folk and swing of the teens and 20’s to the top songs of the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s.