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Contrary to popular belief, students have been presented with respectable talent. The fault is not with the people who bring talent, but in those who choose to appreciate a generous variety. Regardless it is the Student Concert Committee who is responsible for bringing unique talent to ... By Melissa Cline and Jenn Hiler In the past such groups as The Go-Go's, Jimmy Buffet, J. Ceils Band, The Cars, Jefferson Starship, Elton John. Bob Dylan, and Journey have performed for the students of Purdue. More recently The Beach Boys, Amy Grant, The Firm, Chicago, and The Moody Blues have played in the Elliot Hall of Music. Amy Grant was the greatest profit earner of all the groups that have played at Purdue. Chicago was second to Amy Grant as far as success here was concerned. The Moody Blues caused a significant loss in profits; however, the all-time greatest failure was The Firm. A profit was not always made; in fact there hasn't been a profit since the Amy Grant concert! Sarah Ayers, president of Student Concert Committee, says, Students have the impression that the SCC picks bands we (SCC) want to see. This is not true, we try Purdue's Concerts to represent the students. In the past student attendance at concerts was 80% while the community made up the other 20%. More recently the ratio has been about 55% students to 45% community. One possible reason for the decrease may be that the bands that played here did not attract the college crowds. “SCC was established to represent the students. Right now we are not doing a good job. We realize that we need to be more careful in representing the students by doing more thorough market research, said Ayers. One idea the SCC implemented in August 1979 was the use of con-certificates. These allow all students that want to see a group the opportunity to buy up to 6 tickets without missing any classes or sleep. An added bonus to this system was that the lines were much shorter as well as quicker. The SCC was formed about ten years ago as an independent (continued on page 3V During the Amy Grant concert, a member of the road crew adjust a feedback ■peaker to ensure a quality performance. (David VVhittemore photo) 28 ♦ Concerts
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As the trio plays, the processional members of the 1986 graduating class ascend the steps of Hovde Hall. Parents are also on hand, anxiously waiting the chance to take one last photo before the ceremony begins. (Julie Weltz photo) As the graduates near the steps of Hovde Hall, their last walk through campus comes to an end. (Julie Weltz photo) The graduation candidates are joined by members of the platform party and faculty as they move around the Loeb Memorial Fountain before entering Hovde Hall. (Julie Weltz photo) Graduation ♦ 27
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Amy Grant, a popular Christian rock performer, mesmerized the audience for over two hours during the most profitable concert ever sponsored by the SCC. (David Whittcmore photo) John Lodge, on bass guitar, and Patrick Moraz, on keyboards, pair up in order to entertain the crowd. Their presence on stage added excitement to the Moody Blue9 concert. (Tom McGovern photo) A member of the Chicago band adds brass to those popular Chicago hits, helping to complete the sound that has made the group famous. (Tom McGovern photo) Concerts ♦ 29
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