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Show Forum A&E- - October 5, 1993 9 New Albums From The Leaders Of The Romantics And The Kingbees William Athey Forum Staff Writer Motor City Rockers Roilin' & Tumblin' Black Cat Records Jamie James Cruel World Schoolkids Records T wo comeback albums from the leaders of early 80s bands arrived from Detroit this week. The Detroit connection doesnt stop there. Both bands contain former members of Detroit resident, Mitch Ryders bands. The Motor City Rockers are led by former Romantics drummer and vocalist, Jimmy Marinos. Jamie James founded the Kingbees in 1978. The Kingbees had two singles simul- - the MC5 and he played guitar for of The Cheap Dates, a band that includes Mitch Ryders band. Harry Dean Stanton, Slim Jim, Skunk Rollin & Tumblin is influenced Baxter and Tony Sales. For this album he by both bands. The bar room boogie selected former Mitch Ryder and the De- of Mitch Ryder is combined with the troit Wheels drummer, Johnny Bee Chuck Berry influence the MC5 exBadanjek and the Wheels bassist, Mark hibited on their second album. Back Gougeon. In the USA. I wouldnt stop there. He didnt change his appearance for The album reaches the 90s with the ris new album, but he did tinker with his hard rockin boogie of 70s bands Foghat and Humble Pie intact. Gillespies keyboard work on Under My Skin" reminds me of another 70s classic rock favorite. Journey. It is the only song I cant stand on the album. There are a couple of covers -- Rockin The Joint, by Esquerita, who died of AIDS and John Lee Hookers Boom Boom. A portion of this albums profits will be donated to AIDS research in Esqueritas name. Never the less, the Rockers cover Rockin The Joint in a Chuck Berry fashion that is less than inspired. The Animals did the definitive version of Boom Boom in 1964. Program out those three songs and the remainder of the album is pretty damn fine. Marinos writes songs almost exclusively about the search for girls and sex, so add the Motor City Madman himself, Ted Nugent to the references. The Rockers have a sound that, until sex entered the picture, served as the safe The Moter City Rockers features the soundtrack to the search for a one night frontman of the Romantics. stand in countless rocker bars across America. The album as a whole could use a little more grit, it is a touch too smoothly taneously in Billboards Top 40 in 1980. Marinos has ditched the red leather produced and played. A small complaint and the drum kit he played with the for an album that should find its place as Romantics for his current tarantula one of the few new releases played on classic rock radio. hair and front-man- s role. To fill-i- n Jamie James resume includes gigs on lead guitar he selected Robert PhanGillespie. Gillespies claim to fame with former Stray Cats, Slim Jim includes a stint with a new version of tom and Lee Rocker. Hes also a member RESERVE OFFICER variety to the music and the harmonica work of Madcat Ruth combined with the harmony vocals of the Chenille Sisters give the album depth, Neither of these albums is without its flaws, but for new efforts from two guys who have been out the loop for awhile they are pretty good, The address for Schoolkids Records is 523 East Liberty, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48 104. Black Cat Records can be reached by writing to 710 W. 1 1 Mile Road, Suite 132, Royal Oak, Michigan 48067. Mozart's "Magic Flute" Starts Season For Opera The Utah Opera will open its 16th season with The Magic Flute by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart on Saturday, Oct 9. Westminster students may attend this style. The Kingbees two records were all and upcoming performances for half the modem rockabilly with a pop sound. They usual ticket cost Discounted single tickets targeted the new wave audience of the can be purchased at the theater 30 minutes day. Cruel World shows that James hasnt before curtain of any performance. Perforlost the pop, he just replaced the rockabilly mances will be in the Capitol Theatre, with a blues influence. He includes new versions of the located at 50 West 200 South, at 7 :30 p.m. Half price season tickets can also be Kingbees biggest hits, My Mistake and for seating in specified d Shake Bop. Ill stick with the original for Monday, Wednesday and Sunrecordings. James does his best work with areas season songs delving into the same territory as day performances. Regular priced furFor to from tickets $105. $26 range Marinos, sex and girls. Love and Sex and ther information on season tickets call Hollywood Girl are the two best songs on the album. Hollywood Girl especially Utah Opera tickets may be purchased kicks. 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