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Show o ArjsG Entertainment The Forum itlhs Tfioraipy Eb IRoll Rock by Mel Parkinson Arts & Entertainment Editor W'ary' No, Willis found his fame in a much different way: its a form of therapy. Not in the way that many musicians look to their 12 n. music for peace and sana ity, but actual therapy. Psychiatry Any group of psychotic disor- Willis is a diagnosed ders characterized by schizophrenic, and when delusional formations, a the demons in his head retreat from reality, con- start acting up, Willis flicting emotions, and turns to his music to deterioration of the per- exorcise them. Introduced to music sonality: formerly called dementia precox. by friend and fellow musician Dale Meiners, n. 1. Willis has released seven Wesley Willis . 320-lbh solo CDs, musiOne 64 cian suffering from the recorded a Wesley Willis above affliction. 2. A Fiasco CD, created multinovelty. 3. Subject of tudes of his signature more attention than pen drawings of buses deserved.: formerly and buildings, been the called insane street per- subject of three documentaries and captivates son. Musician Wesley audiences with nis live Willis became a music performances. It is this schizophrenia of full-lengt- sensation in a round- momentum that has about way. He didnt inspired Willis to release have a band or even a et another solo project, friend with a band in eel the Power, due out high school, didnt sing in October. Feel the Power is an in the school choir, or get spotted by a talent scout. insane asylum on tape, full of scattered rants and raps composing Willis shaky reality. According to the press information the accompanying advance copy, Willis is a rare individual who uses his art as a tool to tell the truth at least his perception of the truth. His music is honest. Typical publicity bullshit. The truth (if I may use the all too frequently abused term) is that Willis is a charming yet who unstable man-chil- d has been given a rare release includes titles such as Shoot Me ng In The Ass, On The Bus, Hell Bus, Hell Me Freak Out Guide i8 1996 to the ratings Dont waste your money kk Fit ONLY BUY IF ON SALE and Throwing Hell Ride. During each of the songs, WORTH ASKING FOR AS A GIFT Willis repeats the title in stanzas several times, and the rest of the WORTH PERSONAL INVESTMENT song is a rambling vocal four-lin- e the images in his head. Endorsed by such alter tirade recounting Destined MARKETBNGeOMMUMiGmONS Most be enrolled in a Westminster College Internship Program. Most be f loent in I5M compoters and Microsoft Applications (i.e. Cxcel, Word, Windows 6.1 and Most have own car. Most be able to work occasional weekends and late afternoons. Most be Customer Service Oriented. Wage; $6.00 pep hour Average 20 hours per week to become a 0R3YEF3R! Bssipipement?. Very flexible Schedule September native and underground Admire his work for the music greats as Henry sheer audacity of it. The Rollins and Jello Biafra, idea that someone with a Willis has been fortunate serious and debilitating enough to receive more disease can stabilize himattention for his efforts self through music is phethan most unknowns. nomenal. And for those Hes been spotlighted on of you into the underMTVs 120 Minutes, ground music scene, you SQUiRT TV and The will either love this Week in Rock. crashing collection of Overall, Willis is an social rebellion, or you performer, already have it and didnt interesting often sounding better live need to hear it from me. Music is joy, said than recorded. His assorted rantings hold no Willis in an interview with Request Magazine. meaning prophetic there is little artistic tal- Music makes me have fun. With music, my bus ent in the truest sense but once his background tours on a joyride. is known, his work Without my music, my becomes more than the bus tours on a hell ride' beat and harmony. opportunity unlike others in his condition. His 24-so- Wednesday classic WEEDED!! Responsibilities? Assist Marketing Manager with promotional activities, customer inquiries, Direct Mail tracking, public relations, sponsorships and other marketing related items. Please fax or mail resume to? around classes!! AJ Workman Einstein Bros. Bagels 3S41 South 300 West Salt Lake City, Utah 841 15 Phono? 801-281-57- 78 fax? 801-281-57- 03 |