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The Piratt By SKOT GARRICK Gamecock Staff Writer Punk rock is slowly making inroads into the American music scene, and it is scaring the hppipphipc nut nf onnntUon VMV V* VUUIItlCOD progressive music fans. Johnny Rotten, although kicked out of many American cities, has already stirred fervor in the hearts and pants of America's "less cultured listeners." Punk is mostly being latched onto by the Kiss idolizing teenieboppers and high school kids who usually get caught up in the "Music doesn't matter, sell me a gimmick" symdrome. It is now difficult to buy some new, unheard-of talent without fear of accidently purchasing a punk album. Countless times I have heard "(hey only look like they're punk, but they're not really. Go ahead and buy it." ONE NEW ALBUM that gives the impression that it might be punk is "Out of Their Skulls" by the Pirates. Do not be fooled! The Pirates' album is too good and too important to be mistaken for a punk album. The Pirates were one Washing li/r* 71/f. mission ml Carolina students will have tt Saturday, April 22 when Contempc Mountain Wood Band at an out Blossom Street Garage. The rain Ballroom at 8 p.m. that night. Lyman Wray, Chairman of Coi containers will be allowed on the f i checking. Those who bring glass c< Another free concert featuring | band, Locksmith, and special guei by Contemporary Sounds and the ( Arvril 97 af Parnlina PaI loal I TC I Of > WI uv VUI Vima VyVlIOVUJU. W admitted free, but an ID card must THE MISSION Mountain Wood from Missoula, Montana. Their cowboy songs to upbeat bluegrasi at least a couple of instruments an Washington, a jazz saxophonist Township Auditorium, started pi was eight years old ? piano, orga went on the road with a band whc sideman for nthpr iary mncir?inn< consists of seven members ? t\ bassist, and two keyboardists. Admission to the concerts are fi l be allowed at the outdoor concert. rZ. I f HfJ JJWJ'.D, \ ? ; riEA.RD YOU \ w WPQP nAxiiwr. \1 i jjjt TROUBLE WiTH !\ 3 KjYOUR. ROomrviArE.jV' ;s: a revival of the most influential groups of the early sixties. Formerly Johnny Kidd and the Pirates, they were one of the hardest driving early rock 'n' roll bands. Guitarist Mick Green invented a new style of playing rhythm and lead at the same time and his then-new innovation profoundly influenced such big names as Jimmy Page and Peter Townshend. The Pirates were rising rapidly in stardom when until Kidd's tragic auto accident in 1966. The group scattered into almost obscurity at this point; Mick Green played back-up for such biggies as Billy Kramer and Englebert Humperdinck. It has been nearly 15 years since the Pirates have recorded anything, but "Out of Their Skulls" makes the wait almost worthwhile. The music on the album is a type of sixties music that has been all but forgotten. It is not beach music. There are no "diddy-diddy dowahs." "Out of Their Skulls" is a nard driving, high energy rock 'n' roll bombshell. Although the music is in an old style, it is still vitally original and See PIRATES, page 24 > <;ton and to appear le opportunity to party at noon, rary Sounds sponsors The Mission door concert on Field A behind location will be the Russell House itemporary Sounds said no glass eld and that security police will be >ntainers will be turned away. ; Grover Washington Jr. and his ?t Dexter Wansel will be presented j Cultural Series at 8 p.m. Thursday, 5C students and one guest will be l be presented at the door. Donrl ic o ^urA_mnn ?f\ I^uuu 10 a ai v v iiiuii 5iuup nailing music ranges from old-fashioned 5. Most of the musicians double on d share the vocals. t who performed last year at the aying many instruments when he n, bass, drums and saxophone. He in he was 16 and later played as a s. Washington's band, Locksmith, vo percussionists, a guitarist and *ee. Again, no glass containers will So drink your milk in cartons. A Of EAH, BRUCE WAS \ K.AV UNTIL THE i EATHEK WARmEDi IP. NOW HE ACTS mAN&E AROUN VI 4,m ripe. J _ I ^11 iiiSl 1'" ^ B5 of good rock ant . &?$ f f i&k.' ^ ^Sr* ^ < ~,JKI jjj^ The Pirates look tough ... old fashio 'Billion Dollar Hoi secret of success: lo D? TAM 4I?T\I rn 113J 1U1U Mitt, J V/LiI UEj Gamecock Staff Writer Every so often comes a once in a lifetime opportunity to see the type of movie that not only can, but does change one's philosophy of life, and is a landmark in the chronicles of cinema. "The Billion Dollar Hobo" is such a film. After watching "Hobo," this reviewer went home and quickly began plotting strategies to become a bulti-billionaire. "Hobo" reveals the secret of success: have lots of money. Tim Conway donates to film history one of the finest, most intricate, and self-expressive performances since Mark Spitz hit the screen several years ago. Typecast as "Joe Bo," heir apparent to the K..n: u;n:~~ j~h? i ; * 1 ? uuiii-Muuuii uuuar uusmess run Dy nis uncle, K. K. (Choo-Choo) Trayne; Conway is magnificent. Choo-Choo, portrayed by Will (Grandpa Walton) Greer, is both hilarious and sad, sensitive and illmannered, and guilt-ridden while intoxicated. CHARLEY CHESWICK of "Cuckoo's Nest" literally "owns" the part of Choo-Choo's right hand man, a slovenly, paunchy nerd who comforts himself T t iroll music \ 1 E| lllf tied, but refreshing rock 'n roll X)' reveals ?ts of money by sipping lard. An academy award is due to Omar the Tentmaker, for constructing Charlie's incredible paisl-jy outfits, involving the use of automobile assembly line conveyor belts to keep his pants up. But the ultimate star of the show is "Bo," billed as "the world's cleverest canine," who plays himself in "Hobo." "Bo," apparently a graduate of the Marcel Marceau School of Drama, steals the show without speaking a line. In the most outrageous and hilarious scene in film history, "Bo" feigns an attack of leprosy, and "Joe Bo" attempts to revive him via mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, only to be turned off by "Bo-breath." The zany plot: Joe is a worthless bum who can't hold down a job. He and his Tittle league team are batting around a fried egg (the yolk's on Conway, he overcooked the egg), when a mysterious gold VW takes Joe away. He arrives at Choo-Choo's house and is told that he will become a billionaire if he can successfully bum his way to Seattle. "Bo" is given to Joe as a travelling companion. IN A SURPRISE sequence, Joe Bo and Bo ho? 'ie wrong freight and head toward Texas. When io See HOBO, page 24 CU^5TID