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PAGE FOUR—NORTHWEST MISSOURIAN - JAN. 21,1972Morning Star, Tide to present dual original rock performanceBy Carolyn AdamsFor an evening of original, butdynamic entertainment, seeMorningstar and Tide from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday in Lamkin Gymnasium.“Don’t imitate, initiate!” is the musical philosophy of Morningstar, one of the most sought-after rock groups in the entire Midwest. Conceived in June of 1969, Morningstar has played over 400 engagements including concerts with Led Zeppelin, Chicago, Vanilla Fudge, Guess Who, and the Grassroots, topped off by a trip to Fillmore East in 1970.Mike Waggoner, leader-guitarist of the group, and Greg Harris, the drummer, are the only original members of Morningstar. Everyone in the group has written songs and all have styles of their own that blended together turn into a sound that is totally Mor-ningstar.Waggoner, a veteran of several other rock groups before starting Morningstar, contributes to the group a sound that is split between rhythm guitar, piano, and some writing and arranging. He also takes part in both lead and backup vocals as do all members of the group.Guitarist createsScott Donaldson, the bass guitarist, writes most of Mor-ningstar’s original material. He also sings and plays acoustic guitar. Originally from New York, he has played in several different groups and had been through all styles of rock music before joining Morningstar.Jerry Chambers is recognized among fellow musicians as one ofthe most tasteful lead guitarists around. He is also an effective vocalist, writes songs, and plays flute and conga drums in addition to his guitar work.Harris, one of the finest drummers in the area, has played for several years and has been involved in virtually every style of music. He sings in most all of the group’s songs and plays all manners of percussion equipment.Janet Jameson is known as one of the loveliest and best violinists on the rock scene today. She also writes music, plays guitar, and does much of the group’s singingMorningstar is well known for such songs as “Artful Joker,” “Little By Little,” and “Virgin Lover.”Tide fellowsTide consists of four fellows who like to play — to provide music, games, jokes and do anything that creates a fun time.Steve Hall played in a drum ensemble on Ted Mack’s OriginalAmateur Hour, and was beaten by■a girl who could bend over backwards and pick up a Kleenex with her teeth. Perhaps it was this beginning that gave Steve the desire to make the Big Time. He is the group’s leader and head of their publishing company. Steve can be counted on to write letters of complaint to major companiesfor false advertising, to ride his bike to about half of his appointments, and to always come up with the unexpected as-a-matter-of-fact.Jim Stringer, main writer on their first album “Almost Live,” acts as the principal vocalist, asthe lead guitar player who is equally at home on the piano, and is known as one of the most respected musicians in this area. Jim is currently building all of the equipment that will go into Tide’s new recording studio.Tim Smith, at home with flute, guitar, harmonica, or his forte, sax, was in Iowa attending Cornell College when he was offered and accepted the job with Tide by mail. Tim is the only group member still in school at the University of Kansas, where he is finishing up a degree in American Studies.The evolution of Paul Miller began, and perhaps could have ended, with such groups as the Golden Pharoahs, the Heard, and the Upside Dawne. Were it not for Paul’s almost monolithic interest in music, it is possible he might have ended his career with the distinction of being the world’s greatest blues ukelele player. Though adept at guitar andFrench You’ve read about them, now of credit on the coronet, Paul’s feelings have been channeled into the bass for the last three years. While often considered a wierdo or joker off stage, this image changes once Paul starts to play.So here we have two rock groups — both known to be one of a kind. You*ve read about them, now you’ve got to hear them.Top Coed contest*fntry deadline setOrganizations wishing to sponsor a candidate in Glamour Magazine’s Top Ten College Girls’ Contest should submit her name to Miss
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Maryville Northwest Missourian
Maryville, Missouri, US
Fri, Jan 21, 1972
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