Wilson Hall - Idylls Yearbook (Sumter, SC)

Page 22 text:

Amy Grant and her band thrill crowds with her all-star performance. Jed gem few made We want more! We want more! The chants rose as the lights went down in the hazy arena. Suddenly, the lights flashed brightly and a guitarist tore away into the first few chords of the encore. The rest of the band join- ed in, while out of the rising fog in the middle of the stage, the lead singer appeared, to belt out the song lyrics to the audience. Students enjoyed this scene many times during the year. The Carolina Coliseum hosted a wide variety of bands from the heavy metal antics of Iron Maiden and Ratt to the pop sounds of Tina Turner and Bryan Adams. In the heart of controversial rock lyrics, several musicians have 18 - Concerts gained popularity in their religious approach to singing. In November, Craig Shipman and his friends were anxious to see Petra in concert while Amy Grant enjoyed a strong following of students from Wilson The lead singer Lof Petti'? Greg X.. V012, and Bob tman sing d.lg the uBeat the S$m Tour, ' ; Morgan Cryor uses croWd participation in his opening act to raise excitement. Hall as well. Though there were large dif- ferences in students music in- terests, there was one thing they had in common; they were all there to party and have a good time.

Page 21 text:

Many people. such as Dr Manley, came from far away to share their time and knowledge with students like Shea Morris and Ginger Carpenter. mt: ?:i m . ' Y 7 f , .. g g ?3 As they cheer her on. Mrs Patti Dcnr ms shows tlw young; kIdS she can still swr mg 1n the HulaHnnp Cillnpk'titlon an led Day Puzzled, David Abrams talks to Scott Jackson while waiting in their Greek Booth. As she displays some ofher French knowledge to an interested bystander, Kristen Pinnalla gives the camera a smile. Spring Fun 17

Page 23 text:

David Lee Roth as seen on the Van 1984 Tour love Will Find a Way is the message Amy Grant tries to get across at a concert in Columbia. ' Clapping hand. keep the beat at every The Kids Wanna Rock always gets the concert crowds into the concert as Bryan Adams performs. Raise Your Hands to Rock! Concerts - 19