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For the past 5 or f> years as an
entertainment form (notice it's not
a musical form). disco has been
cluttering the air waves and sales
charts. But with the rise of 'New
Wave' rock kn' roll, and the
political concerns of some of the
older artists and bands, disco is
slowly but surely being put into the
bargain bins.
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The reason political concerns are
causing the death of disco is that,
basically, disco says nothing, Let's
face it srnviminp "Hv linhin Kv"
50-odd times is not exactly an
intelligent statement on society.
In this time when rock n' roll is
making another dominating surge
as leader (as it was in the '50s and
'60s), people are getting tired of all
the flashy trash dance and gaudy
clothes. As a result, a violent
outlash developed in the form of
punk rock.
Punk rock is very political; look
at the Sex Pistols, the originators of
the punk scene. Sure, Iggv Pop,
David Bowie, early Stones and the
Who are very similar to 'Punk/ but
the Sex Pistols led the charge that
grew to great proportions in New
York City and London.
CONCERN FOR CURRENT
issues is beginning to be the focus
of musicians: the concerts for a
non-nuclear future held by MUSE
(Musicians United for a Safe Environment).
which featured James
Taylor, Jackson Browne and more;
the concerts for relief to Cambodia
held in Kh gland (Elvis Costello,
Wings, etc.) and the more recent
ones held in the San Francisco Bay
Area organized by Joan Baez,
featuring J.D. Souther, members
of Jefferson Starship, the Grateful
Dead and others.
Disco has never been used to
make social commentary, political
statements or to raise money for
needy causes. Disco is a reflection
)f the 70 s, the 'Me Decade,' in
-vhich people gave up the ideals of
'eforming society that were
leveloped in the '60s. It is a means
\\r tiitinncoH mncifinric
nade money from a simple beat
md stupid lyrics. Granted, a lot of
ock 'n' roll has a very basic beat,
The nation's foremost Black
Theatre company, the renowned
Negro Ensemble Company, winnei
of two Tony Awards, will begin it?
production Nevis Mountain Dew al
Drayton Hall for a limitec
engagement March 19-21 at 8. The
play is firmly in the tradition o
realistic adult black family plays
combining both humor and drama
?R)r ticket information, call 799
'8428.
Sweet Bird of Youth, Tennessee
Williams' poignant tale,will begii
at Workshop Theatre Marcn 21, a
8. Jim E. Quick, one c
Workshop's most versitile an<
successful directors will return I
. life theatre to direct a large cast c
newcomers to the Worksho]
Theatre stage. Fbr further ir
formation call 799-4876.
The S.C. Arts Commission'!
'Neighborhood Arts Program wil
jhost a Comprehensive Fun<
"Raising for the Arts Conferena
March 20-21. The Conference
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1429 Senate Street. A $1.1
registration fee will be charged fo
the conference. For more in
formation call 758-7810.
A Kussell House exhibit, "An<
Now a Message: A Century c
American Advertising," from th
Smithsonian Institution will rui
through March 31 on the secom
floor of Kussell House. .
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and a lot of the lyrics say nothing,
but overall rock 'n' roll has tried to
affect the lifestyles of its audience.
With the stari of the '80s comes a
fresh air of change. People are
honing it will be more active than
the boring 70s. As a result disco
will die out Kallies and anti-disco
paraphernalia; 'nuke the discos'
tec shirts and buttons have been
circulating rapidly around the
country, ilopefully. people will
catch on and realize disco is a
materialistic conscious attempt to
numb listeners' minds and should
be eliminated altogether.
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