Gun Runner Survives Fire to Chasing Big-Time Breaks
Southern Illinois band Gun Runner, shattered by a 1984 blaze at Purple Crackle Club East Cape Girardeau, rebounded with Make It Quick climbing WCIL chart. Led by Rick Linton, the group rebuilt with new members Dave Simmons and Rick Doyle, pursued MTV video, radio play across multiple states, and a potential LP amid ongoing touring and local backers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Weil
Southern Illinoisan
East Cape Girardeau
Vietnam
Rick Linton
Hurley
Johnston City
Gun Runner
Linton
WCIL
Dave Simmons
Rick “*Oz’’ Doyle
Simmons
Doyle
Larry Coley
Rick
Doug
Lanetta
Phyllis
Paducah
Illinois
MTV
Florida
Indianapolis
Kansas
John McCutchen
Dave
Oz’’ Doyle
Doc’’ Simmons
Jo’’ Linton
Doug Linton
Local Midwest Music Scene Listings by Venue
A dense Carbondale Murphysboro and Marion compiled guide lists venues and acts for Friday through Thursday. Names include Gatsby's Spectra Rick McCoy Quartet Wamble Mountain Ramblers Mercy Borderline 4 on the Floor The News Boys and many others with schedules and cover charges where noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gatsby’s
Campus
Carbondale
Ded Ringer
Spectra
Rick McCoy
Dr. Bombay
Borderline
Tres Hombres
Washington
Wamble Mountain Ramblers
Hangar 9
S. Illinois
The
News Boys
Pinch Penny
Lewis Park Mall
Help for a student escaping abuse by her father
A 20-year-old female university student describes ongoing verbal sexual mistreatment by her father starting in childhood. She seeks guidance as her mother dismisses concerns. The columnist urges immediate departure from home, contact with the dean, potential dorm housing, and mental health counseling to address past abuse and protect her safety.
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Ann
N.F.P
Dear Ann Advice Column on Urine Incontinence
Readers discuss bladder leakage with complaints about humiliation and furniture staining. Suggestions include leak proof garments, rubber lined pants, and non surgical aids, while noting surgery often fails to help many women.
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Ann
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Chatterbox
N. 14Th St
Murphysboro
C.D. Stone
DU Quoin
U.S
Ramada Vnn
Oasis Lounge
West
Charles Arnette
Carbondale Elks Club
W. Jackson
Bob Pina
Tonya Harris
Carbondale Holiday Inn
E. Main
Citizen Band
Fiddler’s
W. Main St
Fred
Golf Club Road
Grand Avenue
Carterville
Cambria Road
Black Mountain Band
Wayne Higdon
N. Washington
Tweedler
Variety
Mainstreet East
Farmer’s Market
McDonald’s
Naas Brothers
Marion Holiday Inn
Marion
Red Lion Inn
Heritage Motor Lodge
New Route
Toolz
Hurley’s
W. Main
West Frankfort
Pj's
Old Illinois
Whitehorse
Ellis Grove
Chester
Cedar Creek
Sierra
Loos Enz
Shagbark Inn
Interstate 24
Illinois 146
Vienna
County Line
Rodd Hogg
Topsoil
Cherry St
Herrin
Keith Pierce
Willie’s
Benton
CC Ballroom
Billy Cole Reed
Lynn Cobbs
S. Main
Royalton
Main
Walier
J.R. Smith
Smith and Weston Band
Gambit
Pinckneyville
Ray and
Frieda Tripp
Ilinois
Lick Creek Road
Anna
Dean Thompson
BYOB
Whiskey River
W. Market St
Christopher
Ricochet
Buck’s Lounge
Roadhouse
Bremen
Southern Outlaws
Frederick J’s
S. 13Th
Dad
P.S
Emporia, Kan
Mt. Vernon
S. Court
Hwy
Kinkaid Kountry Kitchen
SAT. & Sun
SUN
Ava
ST. Louis
Warner
North
Lindberg
Jefert’s
DuQuoin
Oink’s
Oink
S. Park
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