Morehead State University - Raconteur Yearbook (Morehead, KY)

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classic comedy records by Spike Jones and Tom Lehrer as well as some new mad humor produced by Monty Python. HWeird Al had his first hit item, HMy Bologna, on Dr. Dementois national show in 1979. Al is the true definition of a video weird star and his multi-faced talents are a show case in themselves. Known as the thought-provoking writer and a skillful musician, Howard Jones on the second leg of his 1985 US. tour brought his band to Morehead State University. The musician performed in front of the homecoming crowd for an enjoyable even- ing. Artists tend to try something different and they rarely find both public acceptance and commercial success, but Howard Jones was an exception. He has found a human sound that listeners throughout Europe and the 0.8. have con- nected with. Jones has looked inside himself and communicated what he's found there. His music is honest and a view of the basic things in life. The record titles hold significance for Jones. He describes THE GRILL was the site of xi many mini performances during ' Iunchtlme. This was a gent Idea J for It provided something dif- ferent from otherwise boring . lunch. , i 'i V WE CAN MAKE YOU LMIGHT a has a comedy mmism 5 up comedians In ADUC. MANY panicipatedinthecomf j edy w: cm MAKE vou muonwmchwumpm- 7 ject of thecmca'ttmd luau: Wwf series. mom av TIM com them as upretty straightforward. Jones performed such hits as iiDream Into Action, itLike to Get to Know You Well, HBounce Right Back, and HWhat is Love, Many of his songs were top 10 hits and few even reached gold. Born in Southhampton, Howard began his musical training at a young age and used his classical piano training in an art rock band influenced by ELO and Genesis. The rest is history! Howard Jones has in- tegrity, talent, and insight. He has put his dreams into music, and they are taking ac- tion. BY WENDY RUMFORD

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PROVIDING enjoyment for MSU students. WEIRD AL performed in the MC one evening during the week. WEIRD AL's own unique style was the focus of many laughs. His Interpretations of other famous songs ate his specialty. Photos by John Flavell DR. DIMENTO travelled with Weird Al to Morehead's cam- pus. He has his own radio show In which his antics are aired. PhotobyJohn Havel! -..w t, km '1 Jones, Yankovic Highlight Concert Season i . eird Al Yankovic, the h hw clown prince of rock and roll comedy, performed at MSU's Academic Athletic Center with an unusual .but amusing show. He is best known for his .parodies of popular rock tunes, including his Michael Jackson send-up ttEat It, and the more recent Madonna take-off uLike A Surgeon. His purpose in life, he said, is Hto slam a stapler against the forehead of American pop culture. He's the only musician ever to play 22 Top's HSharp Dressed Man, Twisted Sister's HWe're Not Gonna Take ltf Kenny Loggins' iiFootloose and Frankie Goes to Hollywood's HRelax in a medley on the accordion. His name is ap- propriate, it was given to him from his friends in college for playing such iiweird music. Performing with HWeird Ali, was special guest Dr. Demento. Dr. Demento is recognized by millions of teenagers and adults as the host of the HDr. Demento Show which can be heard in the Morehead area over WMOR Radio at mid- night on Sundays. His show featured . 3w

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CLOSENESS and intimacy between homosexual in- DISTANCE grows between couples who are gay, ah dividuals are rarely expressed in the light One student well as between homosexual and heterosexual people revealed, hlf people knew I was gay, society would Many homosexuals feel that society is not aware oi punish me. . the gay population, only individuals. John Flavell