Jacksonville State University - Mimosa Yearbook (Jacksonville, AL)

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Greenwood brought the audience to their feet as a flag was lowered on stage and he sang the patriotic song God Bless the U.S.A. Marc Greenwood travels with his father playing drums for the Trick Band and singing back-up. Marc received a rousing applause. A guitarist for the Trick Band accompanies Lee in singing The Tennessee Waltz, a tradition in country music recognized by all. Lee Greenwood, star of the show, charms the audience as he sings his hit single I Don’t Mind the Thorns When You're the Rose. 28 Campus Life: Lee Greenwood

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Students don't have to travel far for quality entertainment. Celebrities such as Tina Turncr frequently give concerts in Birmingham. Jacksonvillc students grow tired of the same old thing, so an occasional trip to Atlanta or some other big city offers needed change. Birmingham's Vulcan welcomes students on trips to the city. When he appears above the trees, students know good times are nearby. Looking out over the wide expanse of hills at Cheaha, the foothills of the Appalachians, soothes the pressure filled mind of a student. Campus Life: Road Trips 27

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Greenwood impressed by the warm southern hospitality shown him Concert pleases crowd A crowd of nearly 4.000 turned out at Pete Mathews Coliseum for the Lee Greenwood Concert, an exciting beginning of a somewhat soggy homecoming. Nightowl, a local nightclub band, opened the concert with several original and popular songs. The band did well in preparing the crowd for a night of entertainment. Lee Greenwood, the country singer, proved to be an all around entertainer for more than just country music fans. Several times Greenwood walked down the stairs leading from center stage and received roses and kisses. Even in the packed coliseum. Greenwood made many faithful fans happy by singing to them personally. His band, the Trick Band, received their own attention. The Trick Band is made up of Marc Greenwood on drums. Gene Lorenzo on piano, Mickey Olson on keyboards, Harry Robinson on lead guitar, Nick Uhrig on rhythm guitar and Paul Uhrig on bass guitar. His concert included many of his most popular songs varying from his McDonald’s and Coors jingles to love ballads such as I.O.U“I Don’t Mind the Thorns. and It Turns Me Inside Out. Greenwood brought the crowd to their feet with his 1985 Country Music Association Song of the Year, “God Bless the U.S.A. The concert was sponsored by WJSU, Domino's Pizza, and Jacksonville State SGA. Michael French, SGA president, said, The concert was one of the greatest things we’ve had here in a long, long time. Greenwood seemed thrilled to be in Alabama A guitarist for the local group Nightowl plays along as the band primes the eager crowd for Lee Greenwood and the Trick Band. and was impressed with the warm southern hospitality shown him at Jacksonville. Of course, what can you expect from the “Friendliest Campus in the South ? • Nightowl kicked the concert wnl) Myj Girl, popularized b the Temptatitons fhe band encouraged i he .HidieiK lo sing along . H.'i Campus Life; Lee Greenwood 29