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About The Battalion. (College Station, Tex.) 1893-current | View Entire Issue (July 30, 2002)
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These rock legends may be chart toppers of the past, but they have returned in full force to the music charts and to the concert stage. The return of rock legends Paul McCartney, The Who, The Rolling Stones and Robert Plant to touring has caused a media stir and left fans scrambling for tickets to see their childhood idols on stage again. But it is not only the older generation of fans that are flocking to the near est ticket outlet. The younger generation has also discovered the music of The Stones, Led Zeppelin, and The Beatles. Evan Ortega, a sophomore political science major, loves classic rock mainly because he was brought up listening to classic rockers such as Neil Young, Eric Clapton and Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. “My first classic rock concert was Eric Clapton last May when he came to the Alamodome in San Antonio,” Ortega said. “It was a night that I had long anticipated, and it certainly lived up to my expectations. He put on a show that was pure Eric Clapton. Even though he has aged he still plays music like a youngin’. From ‘Tears in Heaven’ to ‘Layla,’ to the last song of the night, ‘Sunshine of Your Love,’ which everyone had their lighters out for, he was awesome.” Ortega has also seen rock icons Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers and Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young in concert. “There are hardly any words to describe what I saw at the Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young show,” Ortega said. “Pure magic is what it was. Although they are getting up there in age, their show was hard-core ax-wailing. I did not want to wash my eyes for a couple of days in fear of the image leaving them.” Although not in their prime, these rockers are still in full form and drawing huge crowds of die-hard fans. Ortega agrees with this and insists that although classic rockers may be older, if they were awesome when they were younger, they are still awesome. Alex Brownstein, a sopho- more business administration major, doesn’t see the return the classic rockers on tour as anything too significant. “You are asking the ^ wrong generation about \ classic rock concerts,” Brownstein said. “My mom saw The Beatles, The Who, and The Beach Boys in concert back when they were cool, but now kids our age could see the Stones today and it might be a good show, but it would be nothing like it was back in 1970.” Maybe the shows now are nothing like the ones in the past, but accord ing to thousands of Beatles fans, there is no better time than now to see former Beatle Paul McCartney’s Drivin’ USA Tour of North America. McCartney recently concluded his first tour of America since 1992. According to Ray Waddell in the June 1 edition of Billboard Magazine, Paul McCartney’s Drivin’ USA Tour was “an unquali fied critical and commercial success that grossed about $53 million, drew more than 407,000 people, and left a trail box-office records in its wake.” Christen Dyess, a junior journalism major, was one of thousands of lucky fans to see McCartney in concert at Reunion Arena in Dallas. “Being a big Beatles fan I couldn’t pass up the chance I to see a living legend like Paul McCartney,” said y Dyess. “I have listened to The Beatles for about eight years now and have practically grown up with their music. Therefore, actually seeing a Beatle in concert was one of the most memorable and surreal experiences of my life. He played for about two-and- a-half hours straight and put on an awesome show.” Dave Slamon, advisor for MSC Townhall, has always been a classic rock fan. He says classic rock is the music he grew up on, and although he is getting older, it is still his favorite music to listen to. “Concerts have been my favorite pasttime since I was 13 years old and I have no idea how many shows I have actually been to in my life ” Salmon said. “I love the fact so many classic rock artists are back out on the road. It gives me a chance to relive old times at shows I have seen before, and sometimes it gives me a chance to see bands I missed when I was younger.” America’s interest in the history of rock ‘n’ roll and its musical pioneers does not appear to be diminishing with stable luke carnevale • the battalion attendance to such tourist destinations as Hard Rock Cafe and its large collections of rock memorabilia and the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio. Jenny Williams, a spokeswoman for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame, said an average of 250,000 people each year visit the museum. Although museums and other places exist to expose young people to classic rock music. Josh Elkin, a junior computer engineering major, was radio station surfing when his interest was sparked for a type of music that was popular before he was born. “I have listened to classic rock for about seven years,” Elkin said. “It all started when I first moved to Houston and I thought the alter native [rock] station stunk, so I started listening to the classic rock station. Classic rock is more instrumental, with the guitar riff being the cen terpiece of the song.” Elkin’s parents gave him Tom Petty’s greatest hits CD when he first began to listen to classic rock and he listened to it non-stop for about a year-and-a-half. “When | Petty| announced his tour after the Echo CD came out, 1 figured when else am I going to see a rock icon like him in concert?” Elkin said. “1 was easily the youngest person at the show. He played a lot of his old hits, main ly ones featured on his greatest hits album. His stage was very eccentric, with rugs and a chest with all the different hats he has worn in his videos, etc.” Elkin says after the show he had great admi ration for Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers. He appreciated the fact they kept the songs long, decorations to a minimum and they were just out there to rock. “I think all of the old bands returning to tour ing is great,” Elkin said. “For one it gives people like me, who didn’t have the chance to see them before, a chance to rub shoulders with an older crowd while still listening to great music. It also lets the band show off their lasting strength and their capability to captivate audiences even younger than myself.” 693-0074 + 3 snacks a day and a healthy warm lunch gf Positive Parenting Solutions *8- Quality Control Program ra> Nurturing, Caring, Fun, Enthusiastic Teachers *3- Clean Environment "The most advanced child development program in College Station. 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