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Ruby Ray Moore to star in special The forgotten world of * white soul’
THE INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER pAG r n SATURDAY. MARCH 8. 1975
midnight show at Uptown Theater
RENOWNED X-RATED comedian Rudy Ray Moore can be seen on the screen at the UPTOWN THEATRE at midnight, Friday and Saturday nights, March 7 and 8. The special screenings will coincide with his personal appearance at Gordy’s Lounge, 38th and Sherman. The film, titled “DOLEMITE,” co-stars, D'urville Marin, Jerry Jones and Lady Reed, and is rated “X”. No one under 18 will be admitted.
JAMMING AT THE INN CROWD: Laid back enjoying Monday night's entertainment at the Inn Crowd Lounge are soulful people; Carl Greene, Jackie Whorton, Ina Pain, “Big Man" (owner of the Inn Crowd), and Jackie Owens. Amnesty jammed down after just returning from Canada where they SMOKED!
. HUMPHREY, DERRINGER MEET: Blue Sky recording artist Rich Derringer and Blue Note artist Bobbi Humphrey relax i during a party given by Derringer during the recording of ‘ “Skyscraper Blues,” a selection from his forthcoming solo album. For the recording of “Skyscraper Blues" Derringer ‘ invited a group of fellow artists and friends to New York's Record Plant, where a champagne party preceded the re- | cording of the song's chorus. Ms. Humphrey, who is curi rently represented on the national pop charts with her “Satin Doll' album, was telling Rick what it's like to be the mother of a real live satin doll, Little Ricci, who, in addl- ; tion to capturing the fancy of Derringer, adorns the cover > of mon’s album.
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The last 15 years have seen a frantic popular music attraction toward the blues traditions of the black American culture. This was, of course, a long overdue emphasis a latter day acknowledgement of the essential role of the black musical contribution toward various developments of popular-jazz, from 1918 until the 1960's, when “jazz" became specifically identified with black expression, not a figment of white American popular musicians expansive instrumental natures. Yet in the white community’s enthusiasm for black blues, and the black’s assertion of their own musical contribution, the American pop-musical culture has lost contact with an essential part of our audio world,
WA'YNE COCHRAN the white-country or white-soul, world of music. Wayne Cochran who is appearing at the Beef' N’ Borads, is best described as indescribable, without question among
the most significant artists in contemporary American music, perhaps more so because he has not yet scored as a recording performer. Cochran's ensemble is massive, a multiple reed and brass lines, guitars aNd percussion, it is always a dozen-voice accompaniment, sometimes more. Cochran sings tough, wraps around the mike stand, squints at his listeners, delights in dancers, snarl lyrics. He’s tough, but basically sentimental. Hearing Wayne Cochran Isas important an aspect of your awareness of contemporary American musical culture as listening to Miles Davis, Aretha Franklin or Pharoah Sanders... or Turk Murphy.
Tina Turner makes motion picture debut in ‘Tommy 1
“I'm the gypsy - The Acid Queen, pay before I start. I’m the gypsy, I'm guaranteed to tear your soul apart. . ." So sings Tina Turner, the incredible black soul singer from Brownsville, Tennessee, In her motion picture debut in the Ro-
bert Stigwood presentation, “TOMMY." Tina plays the Acid Queen in the film from the original score by The Who. “The part I play is evil, degraded, bizarre, merciless and soul-less," says Tina. “But she sings with soul, if
you see what I mean. But she’s a great lady to play." Of director Ken Russell, Tina says, “I found him marvelously
Party People By Eunice McLayea (Gemini)
People-I need your help! It is my desire to feature local talent twice each month. By local talent, I mean any person, or group, from Indianapolis who dances, sings, plays an instrument recites poetry or whatever. I think that this expure of our city's talent Is needed very much. People-I know there is some very heavy talent out there so PLEASE respond. Call or write Eunice McLayea, c/o Indidnapolls Recorder, 2901 N. Tacoma, Indianapolis. Tacoma, Indianapolis, Ind 46218. *** The Sectional Skating Party at the minlos Skating Rink was boss. The Juiceman, Larry Oglesby, was there to spin the sounds and keep everybody happy. The skating party was sponsored by FYMO. Keep your eyes and ears open for more party happenings of FYMO. **« In last week's issue, I made a boo-boo. In reference to the matinee a t Gordy’s last Saturday, I said The Indy Show Band performed. The band that was really there to get down was The Night Shift Inc. Show
Band, who Is managed by Richard Mitchell. Sorry fellas, By the way, please get in contact with me so that I can feature you in next week’s column.
***
Party happening will be wild this month as The Isley Brother and The Commodores jam at IU’s Assembly Hall in Bloomington on March 15th at 6:30 p.m. For those who can't make it to Bloomington, stay here in Nap and party with the High Chapparel as they present a H a r d Times Matinee' at Gordys Lounge from 4-8. The Black Pipers will be Jamming at Pat’s Den on Mrach 22nd. Persons who want further information should contact
Pete Sanders at 542-1389.
Rumors still has it that Earth Wind and Fire, Average White Band and that bad, super bad Rufus will be here soon. Read further Issues to find out when
where and how much.
Don't forget, I need everyones help to keep this column in print. If you have a party tip, please pass the information to me at 924-5143, or write
me at 2901 N. Tacoma.
See ya partying.
ECC CommissionBr blasts public TV's white stand
By Aubrey E. Zephyr WASHINGTON — (NBNS)— Benjamin L. Hooks, the only black member of the Federal Communications Commission, jolted the television Industry by accusing public television of arrogantly favoring "cultured, white cosmopolities" in its program mi ng and neglecting
minorities.
He said he had "over the years become increasingly disconcerted with the path taken by
for its “cognent and important"
complaint.
"WNET’s sin, one of arrogance, is to have concentrated its efforts on one minority group, the cultured, white cosmopolities, and too often neglected the entertainment erf other less fortunate minorities which it has a fundamental duty
to serve."
The black commissioner said
that while his statement was educational broadcasting." directed to WNET, it was ap-
TINA TURNER stimulating to work with. He reminds me of Dee (her husband and founder of the musical group, Ike & Tina Turner). Both have the highest standards and both are very demanding in their
work."
While working in England on the production, Tina became friendly with Ann-Margret, who co-stars in the filrtl. Their relationship has become close since then and Tina rewntly appeared on. her television special which was produced for British and American television. TOMMY also stars Roger Daltrey, lead singer of The Who, in the title role, Jack Nicholson, Eric Clapton, Elton John, Oliver Reed and The Who. Released by Columbia Pictures, the film is scheduled to open
in March.
For Tina Turner, TOMMY is a new branch to her already successful career of million-sell-ing records mid'a string ofSRO concert appearances. Her career started with work in gospel choirs and talent shows. In the mid-1950's, she moved to St. Louis with one of her sisters and met her future husband and partner, Dee Turner. "I used to go to a lot of nightclubs with my sister, " Tina recalls. "Ike was working at one we used to go to frequently. I used to ask him to let me sing on stage and he'd
lambasted the station and say, ’ okay' but would never praised the Puerto Rican group call me up. One night he was
Then he rapped Public televison which, he said, "without the legal or moral right to do so, has become the Caucasian intellectual’s home entertainment game." The Commissioner's anger was recorded in a a sevenpage dissenting opinion, as the FCC denied a petition by the Puerto Rican Media Action and Educational Council for the revocation of the broadcast license for WNET, the public station In New York. Mr. Hooks wrote that the station and public broadcasting had become "an electronic Harvard liberal arts course" that he has foresaken those whose cultural and educational needs far more on a "street academy scale. The Puerto Rican group which was organized to sek equal opportunity In the media, had charged WNET with faUli« to provide programming on matters at importance to New York's Hispanic community with discriminating aginst Hlspanics in its employment
practices.
The group also blamed the station for broadcasting only in English, although die Hispanic population in the New York metropolitan area which exceeds one million. The FCC said in its decision that it had consistently held Uiat stations whose programming is responsive to the needs of the community in general "need not be shown to be responsve to dm particular needs of each individual group within die com-
munity."
It added that die petitioning group had not presented enough evidence to persuade the commission that WNET discriminated against Hispanlcs in its employment policies or that Its programming had neglected their needs. However, M r. Hooks
playing the organ and the drummer put a microphone in front of my sister for her to sing. She said, 'no, not me,’so I took the mike and started singing. When I'd finished the number, he called me up. I did several numbers with Dee and the group that night. And later I joined the group." In 1959 Dee wrote a number called "Fool in Love" for a singer who never showed at a recording session. But Tina was familiar with the song and since studio facilities had been paid for, she filled in and did the record herself. "Fool in Love" sold a million copies. Dee and Tina Turner's special brand of raw, primitive soul music began to gain international recognition in 1966 when their record "River Deep, Mountain High" was released. Since the, subsequent releases including "Come Together," “Honky Tonk Woman," and "Nut bush City Limits" and their latest, "Sexy Ida," have all been big sellers. At San Francisco’s Basin Street West, in Las Vegas, and every place they perform, . Dee and Tina Turner always enjoy sell out
Rouses.
The late Janis Joplin once described Tina Turner as "my favorite singer." She will be the favorite singer of many new admirers when they see her in
TOMMY.
Consumers’ seminar on utility services scheduled March 21 A seminar on the legal rights of the consumers of utility services will be held by the Community Legal Education Project on Friday, March 21, from 9-12 a.m. at the American Red Cross .Basement meeting room, 441E.
10th Street.
. The seminar will discuss current utility company rules and regulations and rules of Hie Piddle Service Commission, ft will also undertake a discussion of more effective advocacy for clients and ways in which utility consumers can obtain redress for their problems. Some representatives of utility com-
panies will be present.
Anyone interested inattewl- ^ the Co 3£ ty Eg* Edu . cation Project, 2808 Station St.
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plicable to "the public broadcasting establishment" and other station licensees, as well. Mr. Hooks offered a suggestion to the station. He said that the station which didn’t provide more programs for Hispanlcs because of lack of funds should try simply supplying capable and Interested Hispanlcs and other minorities with studio space and equipment to allow them to produce their own pro-
grams.
Next time you light up a cigarette, get a look at your kid’s
face
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The B.T. Express brothers trucking!
They came on strong and powerful, just like their name, B.T. Express. Seven musicans from Brroklyn who have used the background of the city's streets and clubs to jump out with a top ten R and B plus a pop hit single in their first attempt. "DO IT 'TILL YOUR SATISFIED" got down until It was satisfied, you might say. B.T. Express manager, King Davis, used to promote them as group by the name of the King Davis House Rockers. The heart of that band was Rich Tompson on lead guitar and Bill Risbrook on tenor sax and flute, are now part of the Express. Rich is a pastors* son from South Carolina who gave up his first instrument the trumpet, because of his neighbors* complaints. He picked up the guitar and found it came a lot easier. No one’s complaining now. Bill was born and raised right in the borough of Brooklyn, an avid sports fanatic. When Bill’s not jammin' on his tenor sax, he also finds enough time to pursue a college degree from Manhattan Community College. In addition to Rich and Bill, King Davis has completed the B. T. Express with a hard core of strong musicians who have worked with everyone from Wilson Pickett to the R|shld All Quintet. Louis Risbrook, Bill’s brother, began playing professionally at the old age of 15. With B.T. he works on the electric bass, but finds enough time for trumpet playing on the side to teach a drum and bugle corps. The right notes on weekends. Carolos Ward is an experienced artist on solo flute, alto sax, picolo and clarinet. Just a few of the people he's played with would say he's a Who's Who in Music. The John Coltrane Octet, Don Cherry, Pharoah Sanders, McCoy Tyner, plus many more, including quite a few albums. Terrell Woods, Is the B.T.'s mean drummer, who's also keeping time with some of the groups new songs and future plans. Barbara Joyce Lomas, the groups only female, comes from Bessemer Alabama Church Choirs, a girl that once recorded the single THREE AT LAST, CThe Uptights), andaDay Care Center in Brookly where 1 she also find time to help others. And last, but not least, is the newest member of the group, Dennis Rowe, on congas, bringing all his Scorpion intensity to bear on the B.T. Express beats. Dennis also adds some vocal. Needless to say, B. T. Express has come a long way in just the past few months. Besides four name changes CThe King Davis House Rockers to The Madison Street Express to Brothers Trucking finally to B.T. EXPRESS.) and a hit single. They’re now working on their first album for Scepter/ Road Show Records, produced by Jeff Lane. This group was brought to Dock Productions* attention by Jeff's wife, Marlon Lane. Dock recorded them and Scepter/ Road Show heard it and the rest
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Address
No.
Sales
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Int. & Eat. Mo.
fldrma Price
Pymt
Prlno. Install.
INDIANAPOLIS 1446 N. Alabama
6
6,500
400
49.09
78.00
2973 Arthington
2
7,500
0
62.77
89.00
3038 N. Baltimore
2
8,900
300
6941
99.00
2702 S. Berwick
2
8.000
100
6347
84.00
2125 Brookside
3
9,250
400
71.28
88.00
3842 N. Butler
2
18,650
750
144.03
184.00
1939-41 Carrollton
2-2
1.300
Cash 0
0
2825 N. Central
3
3,500
Cash
0
0
2008 W. CoU
3
16,700
700
128.74
157.00
1219 N. Concord
1-1
12,000
600
92.54
133.00
3213 Normandy
3
14,500
700
111.05
143.00
3033 N. Park Ave.
4
7,400
300
65.98
103.00
275 N. Randolph
4
10.500
200
80.47
109.00
22 E. Regent St.
3
9,000
300
74.03
102.00
4720 Roaalyn Ave.
2
13.500
700
103.00
14048
2505 N. Rural
3
18.000
600
123.92
159.00
2927 Shriver
3
7,900
0
63.57
86.00
3368 N. Station
2
9,500
300
74.03
94.00
1634 S. Talbot St.
3
8.500
400
65.18
88.00
3330 N. Temple
2
9,100
400
73.17
103.00
3724 N. Dearborn
3
13,900
500
10743
147.00
3254 N. Dequincy
3
14,700
500
114.26
163.00
3726 N. Drexel St.
3
19,000
1000
144.84
188.00
3025 Eastern
2
8,500
100
68.40
99.00
3724N. Euclid
3
‘ 17,500
800
131.39
179.00
2402 N. Gale
0
6,900
400
52.31
70.00
3547 N. Grant
4
18,900
900
15146
198.00
1242 N. Holmes Ave. 3
1U00
200
94.15
120.00
1952 Lawrence Ave.
4
400
Cash
0
0
1645 E. Nelson
3
18,200
700
14041
185.00
618 Udell
2
9,200
200
75.68
97.00
2623 E. 18th St.
3
9,350
300
7747
110.00
10102 E. 33rd St.
3
23,100
1,000
18544
242.00
3250 E. 34th St.
2
16,000
700
128.66
163.00
3302 E. 36th
6
16,500
500
134.54
185.00
3605 N. LaSalle 1911 E. 75th PI
3
17,000
900
13549
104.00
ANDERSON
1901 Fulton St.
2
11,400
100
95.03
121.00
2235 Halford St.
2
4,000
0
33.64
45.00
PLAINFIELD
41 Sutler
2
16,500
900
139.60
180.00
ELKHART
4526 Connecticut
3
34,750
750
285.90
326.00
NORTH JUDSON
R. R. No. 2
2
7,500
200
61.39
78.00
SOUTH BEND
1130 Beale St.
3
10,500
200
82.89
108.00
2314 Bergan
3
10.100
100
84.09
119.00
314 E. Bowman
4
8,800
200
69.21
89.00
1314 CarroU St
3
100
Cash
0
0
1609 S. Fellows St
3
500
Cash
0
•
1526 N. Huey
2
11,000
500
68.29
119.00
3806 W. Jefferson
2
7,000
200
57.19
84.00
405 Studebaker
3
8,000
100
66.44
87.00
185 N. Walton
2
12,000
200
94.96
184,00
WARSAW
R. R. 3
4
16.000
800
12742
143.00
FT. WAYNE
2528 S. Anthony
3
7,000
0
5846
77.00
2742 S. Anthony
3
8,500
0
7148
112.00
2840 S. Hanna St
5
11.750
0
9841
123.00
2808 S. Lafayette
3
8,000
0
6747
93.00
3021 Lillie St.
2
11,700
200
96.70
135,00
3285 S. Monroe St.
4
8,500
0
71.49
90.00
1217 E. Pontiac St.
2
3,000
Cash
•
0
229 W. Pontiac St
3
10,500
200
8249
116.00
2918 Weiaaer Park
2
9,200
0.
7747
100.00
WHITE PIGEON, MICH. R. B. 2 (Stone Lake) 3
22,400
1490
178.27
190.00
KOKOMO
1808 Elmhurst
3
13,750
250
198.98
130.00
MARION
1808 S. Boats St
4
9,000
300
78.17
0040
HARTFORD CITY
1826 W. Harrison St 2
11,206
0
9448
188.00
RICHMOND 884 N. 19th St
2
0,750
450
7841
110.00
JEFFERSONVILLE
1108 Whehutlane
8
15,990
000
117.94
101.00
NEW ALBANY
8484 Corydon Pika ■
2
7,900
300
8848
88.00
UNDERWOOD Bunker Hill Rd.
3
5400
too
47.19
50.00
EVANSVILLE
88 JefOerseh
2
4,250
Cash
9
0
EVANSVILLE tat Edgelea Dr.
8
13499
too
107.98
140.00
1888 Purdue St
8
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