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A 1 V February, 1978. Ampersand 1 ir?;n t f V i MM 1 I i I 1 i t 111! V : MM n M M I . MM I ; i I l l t MM -! M M ' i ! I r" M I Ainpersaiid Publisher Jeff rey A. Dickey Advertising Director DIRANDW. ACHEK Business Manager Editor-in-Chief JidithSims Editor du Jour Todd Everett Art Director Catherine Lampton Typography NeilMoskowhy. Production Mel Rice, Lisa 7xk;by Contributing Editors Colman Andrews, Jacoba Atlas, John Hatch, Cynthia Kirk, Lynne Manor, Tom Nolan, Del Porter, Salley RAv'L Advertising Offices New York Barney O'haraJoan Dorbian Barney O'Hara & Associates 105 E. 35th Street New York, NY 100 1 6 212889-8820 Chicago Frank AveryJaneJeeferies Barney O'Hara & Associates 4 ION. Michigan Avenue Chicago, I L 606 11 312467-9494 Our Writers Scattered, not unlike chalT, throughout this issue are the very first contributions from those dear readers who now Break Into the Big Time. CHRIS CLARK (On Disc), University or Colorado, wants us to believe he bears an uncanny resemblance to Peter Frampton and likes blonde nymphomaniacs. NAOMI LlNDSTROM (In Print), also from the University of Texas at Austin, is in terested in "works studying popular culture, the attempt to make some soggy con ventional bog of popular culture ino a viable form of expression." DIANE MICHELFELDER (In Print), yet an other from the University of Texas at Austin (we don't know why there are so many hopeful writers there) is most interested in "writing that deals with America -1- its sweat, drizzle and sweet anxiety." J. C. NORTON (On Tour), is a psychologist at the University of Kentucky Medical Cen ter which, so far, hasn't impaired his sense of humor or critical acumen. Michael Ward, from Long Beach, California (the comic strip Boid) tells us he's 24, a college graduate, a produced play wright, and "I've been funny for years." The entire contents of Ampersand are copyright 1978 by Alan Weston Publish ing Inc., 1474 N. Kings Road, Los Angeles, CA 90069, and may not be reproduced in any manner, either in whole or in part, without written permission from the publisher. All rights reserved. Publisher does not assume any responsibility for unsolicited manu scripts. Published monthly at Los Angeles. I Throwing Stones Ampersand is not a bad rag. well written, in formative, and successful in covering the Rocrol and Stardust movie scene. So what? There are an easy half-dozen plastic sheets on every newsstand doing the same thing; what makes Ampersand special? The only reason I could see for l)othering to read your copy was the lack of a price tag. Considering the structure of your masthead, and the high priced talent your ads display, you've got nerve asking you readers to pay your soda bill. Five dollars for subscription, indeed! Maybe you should go for the house wivessupermarket scene. Maybe I'm just upset over your running down the 'Stones. ... GORIX)N McCOI.I.lSTF.R University of Hawaii The kind of sacrilege your Lynne Manor perpetrated on the Rolling Stones and rock u- i. . music in general cannot uc mm u mu.uu comment. To lump the Stones with such unmitigated trash as Golden Earring and Foghat is bad enough, but to have the gall to refer to them as a "get-up-and-boogie band" is taking journalistic license over the edge. (By the way, Manor ought to have hers re voked.) True, the sound recording of the album is subpar, but to take that as an excuse to rap the Stones as musicians. and songwriters is a low blow. "Decent technicians" have screwed up the sound quality of many an album. See 'em live, Manor. And next time, save your smoking and drinking for con certs, not review writing. Once past that trash, the rest of Ampersand is excellent reading. Keep up the good work. Save Manor to review the next Kiss record. Right up her alley. Dkan Ahearn University of Maryland In your "On disc" article of the November supplement, a part concerning the Rolling Stones leads nie to believe that your writer cither suffers from loss of memory or lack of experience in such matters. Having been a professional musician for over 1 7 years I've seen the vast and rather swift eviloution of Rock music steming from the likes of Pat Boone and Rick Nelson on up to the so called, hard Rock groups today who's on stage show and appearence far ex ceed their musical talents. I have excluded Elvis due to the fact that he reigned over his own musical world, uncomparable to any other type music. My feelings toward the Rolling Stones run along those same lines. Their contributions to the world of Rock music are also uncom parable. And the only thing flabby about them is probably their bank books. Even the picture in the article contradicts the state ment concerning the amount of "Get up" left amoung the members of the group. After all the blood, sweat and tears emitted throughout their career it's a wonder Jagger is still able to gel that high o(T the ground. The Lord only knows how. Rock or Blues or Ballad, The Stones also reign over their own musical world, not to be judged by anyone. I look forward to every i release and concert from them, and I'm sure I'm not alone. Mhtixei.Shtfi.et, Indiana I'm versify Staff Our reviewer, Lynne Manor, says that she'll make a deal with you: you dun 'I try to spell, and she won V try to play a guitar. More seriously, she says that she's been a Jan of the Rolling Stones long enough to wish they'd quit while they were ahead, so that we could all revel in the memory. Is that really all that Jagger, Richard and company want to do Jor the rest of their lives? If they're still so good, why don't they expand their horizons a bit and try something new? Same goes for hd Zep. Ask Us The first issue I saw of Ampersand had letters in it commenting on-an article you ran about Kiss too bad I never saw that issue I'd have loved it because I hate Kiss. There is one "Kiss" I do like. That's "French kiss", by Bob Welch (formerly of i irciWixKi iviac and Paris). This guy is my hero you will probably laugh but I really think he is the greatest guitarist ever. I've got every "F-M" album he played on and both Paris albums. I was awaiting the third Paris album when I saw his solo album. I know this might be impossible, but I would really like to know what happened to Paris, and for that matter, why Fleetwood Mac and he went different ways. You said you'd answer some letters and I hope this will be one of them. , JeffChamhfri.in University of Illinois Ask Mr. Music: Glenn Comick is living in Los Angeles, and putting together a band. Hunt Sales has been on the road with various acts, notably David Bowie. Bob was a member of the group when they were embroiled in legal battles with the fellow who was trying to sell an ersatz Fleetwood Mac to an un wary public. Tired of the litigation, and wanting to make his own music, Bob left. He's still pals with the band, though, and is currently managed by Mick Eleetwood. This past summer I was introduced to the music of Richard Torrance and just this month I had the pleasure of meeting this great artist in Lincoln, Nebraska. His music has a beautiful style and his personality and character match it. Would you please print up a little intro ductory information on Richard Torrance soon. I know he has four albums now, with a new one to be released injanuary. There are 3 of the albums now in the U.S. but the 4th is only released in Europe. Can you tell me where I can find Belle of the BalH I've searched high and low! M.j.P. Northern Illinois Universi ty Richard Torrance, in his mid-20s, is based in Los Angeles. He was bom in Fargo, North Dakota and raised mostly in Santa Barbara, California. He's never been in any bands that anyone has heard of and was signed to Shelter through independent pro ducer Duane Scott. Richard's last album was. on Capitol, as will be his next, due in March. The new album, which is just being finished, features Richard with the band he used in Lincoln; it's being produced by John Haeny. Although he's not world-famous, Richard sells well and is respected r enough in Europe to release that odd album; con tractual problems tied it up here. Eureka and Belle of the Ball are currently available through ABC, which now distributes Shelter. Stop Complaining I assume Jacoba Atlas is the J. A. of the movies revivw of Valentino. If Jacoba is a woman she should think alniul her state ment that Valentino was "every woman's raH- fantasy in the l9LH)'s." If Jacoba is a man he should totally withdraw the state ment. Women may have "lovemaking" fan tasies no one wants to be racd it's not pleasurable and such remarks only per petuate a myth otherwise nice paper. Tom Khf.i. Hot si on. Tews Jacoba (Woman) Atlas stands by her statement. "Valentino was marketed as a rape fantasy; just look at The Sheik: a woman is raped, but there is no pain, and they fall in love later. That's a rape fnntnr rntied, but many women have rape f antasies. There's an important difference. " Ampersand is great only one complaint it's not big enough! 6 Tammy LePa;k Texas Tech Write to us! We will lend a sympathetic ear, offer free advice, and, you lucky devils, we'll actually write back. But only if we like your Utter. We have some standards. Send those cards and letters to 1474 N. Kings Road, Ims Angeles, CA 90009. In Here Features Ampersand Plays Games Testing Boggle, Petropolis, etc. 9 Randy Newman is a Hit But is he happy? 10 Hollywood Fights Viet Nam A new battalion of war movies Departments In One Ear iMers 3 & Out the Other News & Gossip In Print r Black Orchid, The Silmarillion, etc. J On Disc Kiss, Alice and Sammy, live In Both Ears January sales bring good cheer 15 Amperchart Rock, jazz, soul & country hits 1 O On Screen -j i-i Saturday Night Fever, High Anxiety 1 On Tour Erank Zappa, Earth, Wind & Eire 18 On The Cover Randy Newman had a bad throat and touldn V talk the day this photograph was taken by Need Preston. Not even a whisper or a croak; Randy just stared and laughed.
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