Georgia Southern University - Reflector Yearbook (Statesboro, GA)

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Campus Christians present Mylon LeFevere and Broken Heart in a Concert For Everyone Michael Cheek Outside Hanner, the crowd swelled larger as commotion grew inside. The doors opened and peo- ple surged forward. Hands groped for tickets. Feet stormed down the stairs and past a concession stand into the gym. Scrambling to find a seat, the students anxiously awaited. The dark stage loomed ominisciently. Fans spent money and time pur- chasing t-shirts, albums, bandanas and other various items. A coke and popcorn later, the lights dimmed. The opening act enter- tained, but everyone came to see someone else. Finally, darkness covered the gym as a hush spread across the audience. A neon light signaled the beginning of the first major GSC concert since 1982. The rock ' n ' roll difference in this AMIDST THE SCREAMS of the crowds, Paul Joseph of Broken Heart steps out with a musical solo. concert can be found in the lyrics and the fans. It became the first contemporary Christian concert ever for Rock Solid Promotions, a student organized effort. Mylon LeFevre and Broken Heart rocked Hanner with a special sound and soul. There was no doubt, everyone had a great time. Mylon witnessed on stage about his life. He grew up a member of a Students attending enjoyed the personal atmosphere of the concert. family that did a Sunday morning gospel music show in Atlanta. As he grew, music became a stong motivational force in his life. LeFevre became a major force in the music world writing songs for the likes of Elvis Presley. He even became involved with the Alanta Rhythm Section (ARS). This is when LeFevre was introduced to cocaine and other drugs. In the early eighties, LeFevre returned to Christianity in a big way. He helped to create the new Christian contemporary style of music, known also as Christian rock. Students attending enjoyed the personal atmosphere of the con- cert, not to mention the music which one student said was sim- ply fabulous. THE CONCERT ROCKED for about three hours. LeFevre kept the students asking for more. After he witnessed, the concert closed with a good old-fashioned sing along. Mylon LeFevre Concert 1 )