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Show ImhiI and tht' Gun Thf Salt Luke I ribune Saturd.iv, June lb, A7 I9I1I Group's progressive edge Michael Jackson and family confirm lour plans was lost in the disco 70's Cathy Burke By Inited Press International By Jack Lloyd Knight.-Bidde- Newspapers r ATLANTIC - CITY, N.J. Kool and the Gang were riding high back in the They epitomized that funky attitude toward music that the public had fallen in love with. It was funk, but there was also a progressive edge a touch of jazz. Hey, Kool and the Gang had it made. mid-1970- - But then the success ended abruptly. Kool and the Gang were no longer the hottest band in the land. The discos were throbbing, and other groups, one at a time, were getting the hits with those thunderous bass lines. The transition destroyed more than a few groups, but Kool and the Gang hung in. Group Ignored I won t say it wasnt a tough time for us," said Robert Bell (otherwise known as Kool). Yes, sure it was tough. But we just decided to stick with it, to hang in there. No, there was never any serious thought about breaking up the group. We knew we were on to something good, and it was just a matter of hanging ... in. Obviously, more than a little thought went into the matter of why other groups were getting the hits and Kool and the Gang were being ignored during the late 1970s. Bell, in Atlantic City for an appearance at Hurrahs Marina Hotel Casino, put it this way: We just had to face facts. The music industry had changed. And I guess the music we had been making was too pro- gressive for the disco era. "So we thought it over. We listened to what was going on. It became pretty obvious. We were just too progressive. We listened to groups like Earth, Wind and Fire and the Commodores, and one thing we realized was that we had to have a lead singer. We were playing the groove, but with jazz progressions on top. Smooth Rough Edges the time had come to call on an outside producer, someone who could view the matter objectively, a musician who was not that close to the groups music. Along came Deodato. The next major move was recruiting James J.T. Taylor (not the singer of "Fire and Rain fame) as lead vocalist. Deodato succeeded in smoothing out a few rough edges. Taylor provided that key vocal sound for the mere mellow approach that was to become a vital ingredient in the Column A-- charge, for tickets distributed through an elaborate computer sys- 1 the Jackson b group in 1976, ami Handy Jackson, who replaced him, will be seen in the upcoming tour. "There is no tour that has had this non-stop,- Concert spokesman Howard Bloom said the tour of 12 cities for 42 performances will be the largest ever given by any American group It also will be the first time all six . jor lMnk and by a top CPA firm to ((mare each request is considered properly The final determination on tickets - which must be purchased in blocks uf four - will be made by computer. Ms. Paige said a coupon with instructions w ill appear in daily newspapers to "simplify logistics of ticket distribution." amount of preparation in the history uf the business," Bloom said "We have made elaborate arrangements to protect the fans against scalpers," Ms. Paige said The tickets will be purchased by mail order and processed by a ma Jackson brothers have performed together. Both Jermaine Jackson, whe cpiit JOIN THE SEARCH. William Shafner Pit Theati&J C TIZENS DeForest Kelley $2.50 tem. It was also decided that maybe See Page NEW YORK Superstar Michael Jackson ended the susjiense Friday with an announcement that he anil his five brothers will open a tour in Kansas City, Mo., July 6. Response from fans was immediate and frenzied. The other concert sites revealed were Irving, Texas, a Dallas suburb, and Jacksonville, Fla., The remaining concert dates will be announced within the next 10 days, publicist Beverly Paige said. The Jacksons are expected to be seen by as many as 2 million fans, each paying $28, plus a $2 handling micrc ' because it is in the heart uf America. Its just like said Kathy Hanis at KBKQ FM 'rt Kansas City. Program direetor Pat McKay said phone lines were just burning up. n.M Performances will be held in Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on July 6, 7, and 8, followed by performances in Texas Stadium in Irving on July 13, 14, and 15. The dates for the Jacksonville Gator Bowl performances are July 21, 22 and 23. This is almost as good as when the Beatles came," said Becky Elliott, Texas Stadium ticket manager. In Kansas City, telephone lines were jammed to a number of local radio stations and Arrowhead Stadium spokesman Russ Cline boasted the city was chosen for the tour pre- - ?4y t F'AMt Y b WAY -- ABSOLUTELY ENDS THURSDAY JUNE 21st! TRgi-m- t "i2" Ch ris Hicks, THE SEARCH Deseret News. O R H A C A S L I I. 1. I) FOR SPOCK iDu A n A Pu 12 15. 2 30. 4 45. 3.30, 5.45 AT 10 M.SNIHMTRtS blAU SBHOAUWAv DAHY 12 Discount Night Every Monday: Adults $2.00 8:30 OPEN PM GREMLINS DOLBY 9b4 RFDWOOO NPDVAUEY FAU'IY CTR 5766 S 1 Ghosttmsters" , A) V 8400 541HSOU1H 5:00, 6:00, 7:10, 8:10, 9:20, 10:10 DOLBY STEREO! NO PASSES PAS5ES! 97 IN 70MM DOLBY STEREO 7, - fy-L7- CO HIT 8:30, If adventure lias a name, it must be Indiana Jones. 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