National Louis University - National Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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It happened on November 4th . . . the time: 8:00, the place: National College. For the first time in the history of the school a lead singing group, The Cryan' Shames, was featured alone at a mixer, M.C.'d by Dex Card. The occasion: a fund raising project for VVinter Weekend. It also afforded an opportunity to establish a good name and reputation for the school itself. The turnout was approximately 600, a pretty good start for a hfirstf' The evening was enjoyed by every- one, although there were a few criticisms as to the choice of this particular group for a college mixer. It was admitted by the group when they were inter- viewed after their performance that they catered mostly to the high school crowd, but were glad of the opportunity to play at the school because they would also like to become a hit with older age levels. The group started in Hinsdale, Ill. about 9 mos. ago. It consists of: 21 yr. old lead singer . . Tom Doody, fToadD, 19 yr. old tambourine player, jim Pilster, CI. C. Hookl, 18 yr. old drummer, Dennis Conroy, 18 yr. old lead guitarest, jerry Stone, CStonehengeD, and 21 yr. old Dave Purple, fGrapeJ, who alternates between the bass, organ, and harpsichord. Their playing has been confined to the Chicago area, but due to two hit records, and their first album, their popularity is beginning to spread eastward. The group has a good sound, harmony, and rhythm, but due to the poor acoustics at the school, these good qualities weren,t brought out. They are evident however, in their album.

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