Seton Hall University - Galleon Yearbook (South Orange, NJ)

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CARLIN ACCLAIMED AS CLASS CLOWN Combining his earthy humor and quick wit, George Carlin entertained a capacity crowd at Walsh Gym in late October. Carlin, who has recently made the transition from middle class straight America, to long-haired freak, kept the audience in a jocular temperament throughout his hour long performance. Carlin ' s set contained mostly material from his Class Clown recording, but the versatile comic interspaced familiar routines from earlier recordings. Ad-libbing was also thrown in, much to the delight of the somewhat stoned audience. Carlin has maintained a certain uniqueness throughout his career. Never has he allowed himself to be dominated by a demanding audience, always stressing his character instead. If the people don ' t like it, they don ' t have to come. 25

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story by Lou Varga photos by Ev Granger 24

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During the end of October, George Carlin performed to a capacity crowd in Walsh Gymnasium accompanied by a young, pop-folk singer named Kenny Rankin. He is a singer of dynamic quality whose resounding voice carried throughout the gym much to the pleasure of an appreciative crowd. Rankin is a skillful young artist who excels in impressionistic, late-sixties pop-folk who has put out albums which have become very successful in their own realm. He considers Woody Guthrie as a major influence in his musical career and implemented Guthrie ' s wisdom in his own philosophy. He quotes one statement by Guthrie which he values very much, Take it easy, but take it. Among others Rankin has played with Dylan, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Larry Coryell and a Brazilian guitarist named Sivuca. His new album, Like a Seed is already a success. He has successfully shifted the focus of his talents from interpreter to composer-singer. His singing and playing talents have increased in scope also, and he ' s sure to be one of the leaders in the singer- songwriter category.