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Western Carolinian, August 25, 1994 (Volume 60 Number 03)

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  • Western Carolinian August 25, 1994 Entertainment L®Mapal©©sao° Generation X Might Not Be So Bad After All Id Kingdom __ i in _>■ *_** "■ m By Anthony Rubino, Jr. "Among, democratic nation*, eoch new generation It a n«w peopl*"—D* Tocqu»vUI» — a. .__._•« — -'- - - - •Ch A ^^ / Scott Swift Staff Reporter Many journalists have recently dubbed the modern youth of America as "Generation X." While labeling us as ego-centric and apathetic, they trip over themselves to christen the "Woodstock Generation" as idealistic saints. Those saints, who in 1969 paid only six dollars for three days of unlimited drugs, sex and Hendrix offered us Woodstock 1994, at $67.50 per day... all to experience the priceless joys of drug sniffing dogs, official concert condoms, and the muzak of nauseating bands like Aerosmith and the Spin Doctors. Yeach!! Sounds more like SCUMstock to me. Instead I chose to attend a festival that provided eleven hours of eclectic innovative entertainment, without yuppie commercialism being shoved down my throat, for only thirty dollars. Organized by former Perry Farrell, Lollapalooza came to Charlotte's Blockbuster Pavilion on August 11th. Nowin its fourth year, the tour brought eight diverse headline acts to the main stage, five lesser-known bands on a second stage, a poetry reading tent, and numerous booths with information on many different political and social groups. When the first thunderous chords of "Welcome to Paradise" blasted into the sun-drenched throng, Green Day's Sex Pistol style punk ignited a near riot. Hundreds of patrons (including your humble servant) ran through security checks and scaled the six-foot stone wall to reach the massive, sweaty mosh pit forming in front of the stage. Guitarist/Vocalist Billie Joe added fuel to this fire by spitting on the crowd and leading his band through a teasing medley of 80's cockrock hits we all love to hate. Snippets of "Rock You Like a Hurricane," "Mental Health," "We're Not Gonna Take It," and a "blah blah blah.." version of "Eye of the Tiger." Intertwined with a guest singer from the crowd and a visit by the leader of Offspring, fans kept achaotic frenzy throughout the band's forty- five minute set. When A Tribe Called Quest hit the stage I knew it was time to take a nap. Yeah, they did the Lou Reed thing and kept the crowd moving, but I can't respect a band that asksfor anyone who's ever had a birthday to get on their feet and wave their hands. Szzzz... It was time to get up close to the stage again to get a close look at alternative music's supreme songwriters, Kim and Kelly Deal. The Breeders cranked up with "Divine Hammer" just as a short rain cooled off the lawn seats. A truely flawless performance, except: Why so short? Though they only played six songs, it felt like Kim was whispering each one in my ear. Thanks for the treatment Kim. Funk legend George Clinton, with the P-Funk All Stars in tow, put his unique marriage of Jazz and R&B to maximum use by keeping most of the crowd dancing throughout his ninety minute jam. At times, there were at least forty people on stage. (Favorite quote; "Shit.. Goddamn.. Get on your feet and jam!", or was it "Get off your ass and jam!") The Beastie Boys brand of middle-class, K-Mart rap enticed the lawn people into a variety of blissful, deviant behavior. Trash fights, fire dancing, and the always reliable blanket toss overwhelmed the hapless security. Each time an extinguisher put out a fire, the smoke engulfed area turned into a grassy mosh pit. Time for the video screens to come on so everyone could sit down and enjoy one of this years most successful bands, the Smashing Pumpkins. Leader Billy Corgan demonstrated his genius by handling all the vocals and most guitar work while leaping and whirling about the stage like a possessed demon. By mixing moments of sheer power with breaks of melancholy isolation, the Pumpkins provided the perfect soundtrack for the ending of a festival that brought together a melting pot of music fans. From the age three to ninety-three, boys and girls, even swirls, all bonded under the guidance and the vision of love and brotherhood. Yeah... all that granola stuff plus I was in bed by midnight. Can't wait till next year in Israel at Gazapallooza! THE NgWcCHCfLflT/OH GAp r Wait your turn you good for nothin'. MTV watchin'. badly educated, under achievin' grume wearin'. iust doin\ debtpayin'. apathetic, new world order doubtin '. baby bustin'. lousy job havin'. anti partisan, rap singin' crack smokin', no name bavin' Out of our way you lousy, stinkin', planet wreddrf debt makin' ex-hippie, idealistic, flower-power abandoning, BMW driving, yuppy, divorce gettiif, hypocritical', thirty Something watchin', new age beSevin', Job-money- power hoggin', gum receding gingivitis havin'i GENERATION Xj\g^»/ J S / CO w, /__ This Is the Only Suit You'll Need This Weekend at the Park Hotel / "\n Friday afternoons the Park Hotel goes from strictly business to strictly pleasure. Luxuriate in our resort-like atmosphere, refresh in our cool fountain fed pool, relax in our outdoor Jacuzzi, tone up in our fully equipped health facility or shop 'til you drop in the hundreds of exciting shops, dining and entertainment options within walking distance of the Hotel. All this for only: per couple per night, including daily deluxe continental breakfast So suit-up... Our business is your pleasure on weekends! For reservations call toll free 1-800-334-0331 tVfp^B>) „. FOU ® DIAMOND .WARD ifeliotel 2200 Rexford Rd. Charlotte, NC 28211 704/364-8220 • 800/334-0331
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