University of Louisiana Monroe - Chacahoula Yearbook (Monroe, LA)

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20 Concerts Through the efforts of the Union Board, Ewing Coliseum saw one top performer after another during the fall semester. Northeast students were treated to a mix of both new and old mu- sic when long-time favorites Kool and the Gang appeared on Oct. 28. The group, which has seen both their sound and their name change over the years, featured many of their old hits such as “Celebration,” ‘‘No Show” and “Summer Madness.”’ The group, formed by lead sing- er Robert “Kool” Bell and bassist ee |} Don Durr The Warrior, Patty Smyth strikes a triumphant pose be- tween songs. Her hands weren't tied when it came to rockin’ and rollin’. “Tonight” was the night for Kool and the Gang. Kool mel- lows his sound for a slow num- ber. UB-Ewing Sponsor Top Talent Waite, Scandal, Kool break concert attendance records James “JT” Taylor in the seven- ties, was in the midst of a nation- wide tour to help promote their latest album “‘Emergency.”’ On Nov. 15, students were treated to a fast-paced, energetic concert featuring John Waite and Scandal. Scandal, headed by lead singer Patty Smyth, kicked off the two- hour concert with hits from “The Warrior’”’ LP, as well as earlier hits such as ‘Goodbye to You” and “Love’s Got a Line.”’ Smyth was a real crowd pleaser with her on-stage antics and her ability to establish a rapport with -most popular of the year, broug the audience. John Waite, a former memb of the Babys, performed smash hit, “Missing You”’ as w as other top cuts from the LP “‘h Brakes.” On ‘“‘Change,”’ Waite we joined by Smyth, who did the ori nal background vocals on the @ bum “Ignition.” The concert, deemed one of t to a close the fall concert seasa — one that brought top name and top acts to the NLU campus -Carolyn Newsom and Suzanne Simmon enna icennennseneeeeeinees tt lf Richard Lupo

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Richard Lupo Paul Shillings Head Over Heels Record crowds get into excitement of concerts on Northeast campus ' On Sunday night, September 31, the Go-Go's, one of the hottest bands in the country, took to the stage of Ewing Coliseum. However, the Go-Go's weren't the only major group to play to Northeast. During the spring se mester, the group Heart also per- formed at Ewing along with vocal- ist Eddie Money. A record crowd of more than 5,000 people turned out for the Go-Go's concert. After several songs from the Red Rockers, the Go-Go's began their hour and a half performance by belting out hit after hit. ‘We Got the Beat,” “Yes of No” and “Vacation” topped the list of favorites. Songs from their latest release, A little Heart helped students relax during the spring semester. Anne Wilson per forms “Babe le Strange’ for the crowd. Eddie Money also appeared with Heart. Go-Go's drummer Gina Shock performs a drum solo during ‘Cool Jerk.’ The group played a variety of old and new hits. “Talk Show,” also brought rave reviews from the crowd. Although there were a few prob- lems with the audience — two jumped on to the stage with the group and another threw a bottle at one of the girls — the concert was deemed a success by almost all who attended. The Heart concert was also well received by students as was Eddie Money. Northeast students were treated to a variety of top performers throughout the concert season, with a little something to suit al- most anyone’s musical taste. -Suzanne Simmons

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Don Durr “Get Down on It,”’ seemed to be the theme for the Kool and the Gang concert. Singer Robert Bell urges the crowd to clap as bassist J.T. Taylor ‘‘jams out.” The band from New York City, Scandal, was a huge success. Patty Smyth sings one of the band’s hits. Considered a sex symbol by many, John Waite entices screams from females wherever he goes. Waite sang some Baby’s tunes as well as hits from his No Brakes and Ignition albums. Richard Lupo Student Life 21