Alta High School - Accipitor Yearbook (Sandy, UT)

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KCGL’S Conversion “Keepin you alive in ’85.: “The Mod- ern Music Experience. These were fa- miliar sayings that described perhaps the most popular radio station. 105.5 F.M.. or KCGL. The younger genera- tions of Utah opened their ears to what some called “New Wave or modern music two and a half years ago. Most thought all was going well, but less and less was being heard of the D.J.’s While continuous music was being played, strange goings on were hap- pening on the other side of the radio. Soon the rumor got out that KCGL was closing its doors. On October 7. 1986 at the R.E.M. concert. KCGL disc jock- eys, Biff Raffe, Bob Adore, Mike Ange- lo. Mike Winters Summers, Laura, and program director, Paul Santini an- nounced that KCGL was officially go- ing off the air. Although the station ranked fifth in the local FM AM market, it was in fi- nancial trouble. KCGL was sold to- wards the end of September to the Mid America Christian Network. “Some people don’t seem to realize that radio is a business, said Robert Dobbs, current station manager. “They may like the format, but it is simply not making any money. KCGL’s disc jockeys were on the job one day and off the next. Without no- tice. the D.J.’s were dismissed and in- stantly replaced. Biff Raffe stated that if they would have held on a little longer the money would have come pouring in. Rumors have it that plans are well underway to open a new KCGL. Paul Santini said, “It may take a while, but we know what you want and we’re go- ing to give it to you. Many listeners were disappointed by the station’s closing. Not only was the music good, but because of KCGL, famous bands like DePeche Mode. Howard Jones, UB40, Thompson Twins, Berlin, and many more, visited Utah in concert — not to mention a number of local bands. So the question arises. Will Utah have another KCGL? According to Biff Raffe. “It’s just a question of when and where. R.E.M.. sponsored by KCGL proved to be one of the most popular concerts of the year Utahns were elated that the break up of David Lee Roth and Van Halen didn't prevent either from com- ing in concert. TOP SELLING POP ALBUMS 1. Whitney Houston — Whitney Houston — Arista 2. Heart — Heart — Capitol 3. Scarecrow — John Cougar Mellencamp — Riva 4. Afterburner — ZZ Top — Warner Bros. 5. Brothers in Arms — Dire Straits — Warner Bros. 6. Control — Janet Jackson — A M 7. Welcome to the Real World — Mr. Mister — RCA 8. Promise — Sade — Partrait 9 No Jacket Required — Phil Collins — Atlantic 10. Primitive Love — Miami Sound Machine — Epic 1986 41

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Concert Mania Concert mania went wild throughout Salt lake City, exciting music lovers of all types. The excitement varied from Bon Jovi’s heavy metal lyrics. “You Give Love a Bad Name”, to Elton John’s melodic classic, “Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word.” The more popular bands delight- ed their devoted fans by stopping at the Salt Palace. The list of entertainers in- cluded: Van Halen, Motley Crue, Ratt, Metallica. Lionel Richie, Whitney Hous- ton. The Jets, Billy Joel, INXS, Berlin and ZZ Top. The return of the “garage bands” also swept the Wasatch Front with bands like London Bridge, Souvenier. Big Idea, and Jon Boudeaux a rock group that success- fully launched the opening for Annie Len- nox’s Eurythmics at Parkwest. For bands struggling for fame and recognition, a contest, sponsored by the Canyon Times, encourages local bands with their annual Battle of the Bands competition. The win- ner of the contest receives free studio time and a chance to make a rock music video and, in turn, to gain local exposure. The student body officers, for the first time in Alta’s history, held a Battle of the Bands stomp featuring the ever popular Small Talk and the equally successful ALTA’S TOP TEN SINGLES 1. Mad About You — Belinda Carlisle 2. Venus — Bananarama 3. Glory of Love — Peter Citera 4. Sleeping Bag — ZZ Top 5. Amanda — Boston 6. You Give Love a Bad Name — Bon Jovi 7. Take Me Home Tonight — Eddie Money 8. What You Need — INXS 9. Danger Zone — Kenny Loggins 10. Greatest Love of All — Whitney Houston •The top single of 1986, according to Bill- board Magazine, was That’s What Friends are for — Dionne and Friends. Robert Palmer was one of many performers spon- sored by KCGL in the Park West Summer Concert Series. Singing fan's favorite Eurythmics' song. “Would I Lie to you?.” Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart made a tremendous performance at Park West. Performing at the Salt Palace. Lionel Richie packed in many admiring fans. Excites Utahns heavy metal rock group, Aerial. The excit- ing climax for the evening ended with the two groups collaborating, singing to the music of Led Zeppelin’s “Long Lonely Time.” “The Battle of the Bands was a great idea. The music was perfect for slam dancing,” said Mike Christensen. Contributing to the modern music movement. Park West and KCGL joined forces to bring Utahns the “new wave” experience, with gorups like Eurythmics, UB40, Tears for Fears, Robert Palmer, and opening bands, Book of Love and the Blow Monkeys. A controversial, yet en- joyable concert, Depeche Mode attracted the largest concert crowd of the year. “The concert was awesome but the crowd was extremely rowdy and out of control. It took a while to win the people over,” said Tiffany Frailey. Overall, concert mania for 1986-87 was a grand success, capturing everyone’s at- tention. 40 1986

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As his forebead shines brightly. Mikael Gorbachev shows off the best birthmark of 1986. Winner of the worst attitude of 1986 award. Jim McMahon led the Bears to a Super Bowl victory. The Best And BEST place to pig out on pizza: The Pie by the U of U. WORST place to pig out on pizza: Jeno’s frozen pizza. BEST thirst quenching soft drink: New York Seltzer. WORST thirst quenching soft drink: Diet chocolate soda. BEST candy bar to bite into: Snickers. WORST candy bar to bite into: Three Musketeers. BEST buffet in town: Little America. WORST buffet in town: Duffs Famous Smorgasboard. BEST drive-thru to drive thru: Hires WORST drive-thru to drive thru: Big B’s BEST reason to sluff: Sleep in! WORST reason to sluff: Worst Of 1986 Babysitting. BEST dance of the year: MORP WORST dance of the year: Hawk Hoedown. BEST assembly to sit through: Christmas assembly. WORST assembly to sit through: Any pep assembly. BEST place to ski: Deer Valley. WORST place to ski: Park West. BEST mall to go broke in: Crossroads Mall. WORST mall to go broke in: Sandy Mall. BEST clothing store to browse through: Nordstrom. WORST clothing store to browse through: Sears. BEST class to have first period: Home release. WORST class to have first period: AP anything. 42 1986