European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - January 2, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Y. Amps Ken George Paul Mccartney rotted through Europe twice As part of his extended new world Tours amps Dave Didio Prince had a perplexing name a new act and another successful tour. \ id i arts magi by Deedee Arrington Doke Deputy City editor rom alternative to country hip hop to heavy Metal and the smooth styling of Oil Blue eyes himself Frank Sinatra the european concert scene was diverse in 1993, one of the most exciting 12-month cycles in recent musical history. Vintage performers like Sinatra reminded concertgoers of what has stood the test of time,.white new kids on the musical Block clamoured to be heard and made their bid for notoriety if not a paragraph in the Quot one hit wonders Quot Book of Fame. Alternative hip hop and rap shows Drew american audiences willing to drive Long distances to catch bands unlikely to play major Arenas and the list of bands that hit european pavement running after explosive successes in the United states was impressive arrested development Stone Temple pilots soul Asylum spin doctors Alice in chains and More. Shows planned specifically for military audiences also offered name entertainment from Philip Bailey to Sheila e. And men at Large. Here s a look at the year s lineup a february after a slow Start the concert season blasted off with Paul Mccartney kicking off his new world tour with stops in Milan Italy and Frankfurt Germany with a fresh show of. Songs from his 1993 album on the around and those Well loved Beatte favourites. When Mccartney returned to Europe for More dates in the fall he played fewer songs than in february and offered fewer surprises. February also brought Gru Gesters Alice in chains and the Funky spin doctors to Europe. Prince s former protege Sheila e. The clamorous life performed Herr service members at military bases in Italy and Turkey and told the stars and stripes in an interview that she wanted people to know Quot i m not just a Singer. I m really a musician really a drummer  a March blues guitarist Jeff Healey wailed atthe biscuit Halle in Bonn Germany and the countrified Jay Hawks played a few dates across Europe to promote its album Hollywood town half. A april Capsul izing the year s diversity april was the backdrop for concerts by Metal warriors Bon Jovi and Van Halen Bruce Springsteen japanese posters Shonen knife Southern Rocker Dan Baird and introspective Suzanne Vega. The most eagerly anticipated event of the month however was the appearance of arrested development the positive thinking hip hoppers behind Tennessee and or. Wend at. The group had postponed shows in Europe in february because of scheduling conflicts. But the end result a the extended family s joyous Quot life music Quot live a was Worth waiting for. A May of Blue eyes told a Dortmund Germany audience he was Quot a Saloon v Singer at heart Quot and performed such gems As new York new York Luck be a lady tonight and strangers in the night. The a look Back new generation of posters As defined by British Chart toppers suede took the stage and stole hearts with melodic songs sexually ambiguous lyrics Low ticket prices and a philosophical difference with encores. Boy Ceorge offered Only two culture club hits and ignored his crying came Success on a Low key concert tour. A june the unmistakable highlight was the return of 60s icons velvet underground which played shows in London and Paris after a 25-year Layoff. Runners up Dereche Mode and its sinister spiritual devotional tour and the unpredictable Neil Young. Also on the Road were guns n roses whose big show looked mighty Small in the Mega stadiums they prefer to play. A july High pitched crooner Philip Bailey known for his work with Earth wind and fire As Well As for his Solo turns headlined an ramp a show in England and Germany Courtesy of the Uso. The Montreau jazz festival featured an elite roster of formidable musicians As Well As some unintentional laughs a such As comedian Eddie Murphy attempting to bring it All together musically with psychedelic soul. In England Prince kept asking crowds Quot what s my name Quot they called him Prince the Singer himself was t sure. A september timeless Tina Turner revealed in Long climbed glory before a thousands of spectators at a labor Day weekend festival at the Mainz Fin then army Airfield in Germany. Comeback kids Duran Duran reneged at the same event citing Singer Simon Lebon s vocal problems. A october Madonna set tabloid /. Paparazzi lenses aflame in London with her Girlie show but cancelled a scheduled Frankfurt performance after German politicians complained about the show s erotic Content. Concert organizers however said the Blond ambitious one s cancellation stemmed from logistical difficulties. Old timers deep purple Golden throated Whitney Houston and Environ rockers Midnight Oil came through on the Arena Side. The breeders teenage fan dub and the posies Drew alternative. Types to smaller Cozier venues. On the military Side suave silk headlined a Salute to the armed forces at Fliege Horst Cavern in Hanau Germany. A november the Texas Tornado stormed into the special events Center in Kaiserslautern Germany with Freddy. Fender at the Helm. Aero Smith cranked it up and got a grip on the Public s ears and wallets with a major tour of Europe while 4 non blondes sold out medium sized venues and asked the musical question Quot what s up Quot during its stomping. Through Europe swing. A december alternative Princess Juliana Hatfield and her band wrapped up a us tour with teenage fan dub and regaled German audiences with jangly guitar lyrics that underscore adolescent angst that reaches into adulthood and a shy stage Persona. Cleveland s men at Large made its presence known in another entertainment extravaganza in Hanaa. Madonna stirred controversy everywhere she went. Arrested development was Worth the wait. S&3 Michael Abramss amps Michael Abrams Jeff Healey put his heart and soul in the blues. Brett Anderson of v suede made a Strong first impression. At left Veteran rockers Aero Smith cranked it up for another go. Frank Sinatra songstress Whitney Houston crooned his old continued to pack them in. Favourites. A amps Michael Abrams 18 the stars and stripes saturday sunday january 1/2,1993 the stars and stripes 19 /