Oklahoma State University - Redskin Yearbook (Stillwater, OK)

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Russ Taff Plays OSU I With much controversy and style Contemporary Christain singer Russ Taff delivered a message along with a high-energy performance at Gallagher-Iba arena. Despite controversy over the separation of church and state in advertising of the concert, the show went on. Taffs show comprised of music from his first three albums and other selections. Both he and his band were not hindered by their instruments choosing to move about the stage and talk to the audience. One of Taffis memora- ble coments during the show was, tTve never let the world dictate what I do. were all humans which proves we need Jesus. There were two memo- rable selections in the nights performance. One was a rendition of ttLean On Me which incor- photos by Antonio Hansen Taff shows his musical talent on his guitar. STUDENT LIFE porated the audience as well as Greg and Rebecca Sparks, a husband and wife duo who sang Steal Away. Taff also did a gospel blues song that his mother taught him as a child. Taffs opening act was Renee Garcia. She per- formed dance music with a mixture of ballads. Gar- cia has been on tour with Amy Grant and now with Taff. In an interview with the Daily O'Collegian Garcia was quoted as say- ing, HChristian music provides hope and an- swers. I was so tired of hearing about sex and story by Dana Poaters drugs on the radio. The Fellowship of Christian Athletes sponsered the event and offered tickets to the show at half the regular price. In an interview with the Daily OiCollegian, Taff himself said, UIn the early seventies I bought a Grand Funk Railroad album. I was amazed by the power and electricity the band expressed. The same could proba- bly be said about Taff by the people who saw and experienced his electrify- ing performance that night.

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