The gamecock. (Columbia, S.C.) 1908-2006, September 01, 1977, Page Page 29, Image 31
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By MARY HELEN
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Gamecock Staff Writer
The atmosphere was electric
as the crowd anxiously awaited the
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rock and roll disco wasn't enough
to hold the people down at the
Electric Warehouse. The rumbling
drum was the obvious introduction,
and when the band came out to
play the crowd drowned out any
introductory recording.
In the first half of the night,
which began at 10:15, Mother's
Finest came out clad in red. The
crowd was totally turned on by
0 such numbers as "Fire," "Rain,"
and "Baby Love." Joyce Kennedy,
the female and lead singer for the
group, had no trouble in getting the
audience to respond, and had them
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moving with the beat of the songs.
It was like a rock 'n roll pep rally.
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One advantage the audience had
was the situation of the stage in
relation to the audience. One could
not only boogie to the music, but
they could also see clearly the
electrical band perform.
The first half of the show ended
at 11:15 and the band returned for
the second half at 12:00. The music
was a little mellower in the second
half of the show, although the night
ended with a dynamite display of
excellent professional
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albums on Epic and plan
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spring. They also plan to [
live album.
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