European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - January 06, 1995, Darmstadt, Hesse Mixed successor the Kansas Lead Singer Steve Walsh reaches for a High note. By Darrell Lewis staff writers starting with Elo part ii s pop goes Classi Appeal through the violin and classical driven sound of Kansas to the distinct chords of the kinks the House rocked. The three groups which offered a longed for alternative to the disco sound in the 70s, United to perform As the heroes of Rock 1994 in a december concert in Stuttgart Germany _ electric part ii opened the concert with a glow that was a near Carbon copy of the original band. Re lighted in 1991 minus some of the original musicians but amply manned for performing its chair busters the new generation of Elo was Best when it stuck to such recognizable old hits As turn to Stone Sweet Talkin woman or. Blue sky and hold on tight. But it was magic when the band performed a few songs such As whiskey girls from its own moment of truth album. The new work which had but a fraction of the Shine that brightened old numbers Disep pointed at least one of the group s biggest fans in the Hall. Martin Kubler whose face had been Berarti chg and his lips syncing perfectly As the band performed familiar hits like Telephone line confusion evil Don t bring me Down turned to Stone when his Rock heroes Bogan playing their new work v l the attempt to re form the group was initiated in 1991 by drummer vocalist Bev Bevan an original member five years after founder Jeff Lynn left to pursue a Solo career. As in its heyday the Elo derivative was fuelled by the divine Blue violin saws of Mik Kaminiski the group s most identifiable though time Vorn thread. The full re sewn fabric seems a haunting but less doomed parallel of Boston s disappointing mid 80s reappearance with its glockenspiel laced Rock after an almost 10-Yeathiatus. ". Still Superman Kubler remained appreciative of the group. During its performance of some original Elo numbers he sprang repeatedly to his feet punched his right fist ceiling Ward Ano Sang the lyrics Don bring Medon. No no no no no. A Boohoo. I Tell you once More before you get on the floor Don t bring me _ Mik Kaminski is a fiddler on the roof " Kubler said. He can play classical Western he s but Kubler thinks his favorite group ventured too far in the future with its new album. I think they must again go Back to the old style of _ _ _ _ _. _. On stage a member of one of the following acts gave Elo part ii a similarly and blatantly sarcastic review. After the band had completed its set and Kansas had _ taken the stage Kansas lend vocalist Steve Walsh told the crowd let s hear it for Elo clap. Clap. Clap. Part two after the crowd failed to respond to his slap at the band he added of let s Don while Kansas name is suggestive of wheat Fields and a lost Little girl with Ruby red slippers the band is perfectly capable of creating its own images of a peaceful heartland. It is at its Best in its hottest numbers when Walsh s High Clario like voice merges with David Ragsdale s violin playing ,. Which is As Good or better than that of original violinist Robby Steinhardt. The band cranked out fewer but longer songs than the i other bands on the Bill sounding exquisite until. Well until Walsh began masquerading As a wild Man and flew too High on some of the group Ronish forgettable pieces. Once psyched up he became too loud overpowering the sound system and producing indistinguishable word a minus for a band whose lyrics Are an important part of their Appeal. Long haired Ragsdale wore a Tuxedo with a if length Lilb and biker shorts with the colors of the German Flag a leather Pouch covering his Cratch. Appearing relaxed Between numbers and pleased with his performance he looked out into and bonded with the audience. " on his highlighted violin finish to dust in the wind he looked upwards with his eyes tightly closed while milking the sound from the strings looking a younger but just As _ professional version of Kaminski in the earlier performance the Bright Solo spotlight stayed on him As he opened his eyes forcing him to blink for a few seconds before smiling and nodding his head humbly in thanks 7 7. It was getting on to 11 30 . When the senior of the three groups took the floor. When not having fun with the audience such As balancing a Beer bottle on his head or grinning Gap toothed into a television camera capturing the show for later showing Germany wide Lead Kink Ray Davies gave the remaining fans what they had waited for t the kinks form of British Rock that plays on feelings some Light some dark some absurd. Unlike the first two bands the kinks held the audience from the Start beginning with the opening moments of sunny afternoon and continuing through Low budget and scattered and the psychologically challenged phobia and aggravation. Hard Core kinks fans were plentiful. One was Holger Haas who look his lip syncing and air guitar playing " seriously As he turned his Back to the band and Sang to his friends Complete with a Rock musician s strut and jump. And he was really in his glory when the kinks answered his demand for Lola with the familiar chords and words that he mouthed along with Davies i met her in a club Down in old Soho where they drink Champagne that tastes just joke Cherry said the song remic Jdc him of an old Girlfriend. When it was pointed out that Davies Lola leaned toward masculinity to put it mildly he answered so did another of the kinks most recognized hits come dancing had High schooler Gabi Glaser flailing her head around and dancing in a Cyclone manner that looked As if it would land her in a Hospital. After a couple of More Kink by hits she was joined by acquaintance who danced with her briefly before urging her to the exit possibly to further emulate the moving lyrics. Clockwise from above Mik Kaminski left and Phil Bates of electric Light orchestra part ii lean into a chord the kinks Ray Davies clowns for the crowd Dave Davies stays focused on the work at hand. Is photos by Michael Abrams top oru charts pop singles 1. On bended knee Boyz ii men 2.creep,tlc3. Here comes the hot stepper in Amoze 4. Another night real Mccoy 5. Always Bon Joel 0.1 Wanna be Down Brandy 7. Before i let you go backstreet 8. Tootsie Roll 69 boys 9. I la make love to you Boyz ii men 10. You want this 70s love Groove Janet Jackson. Top albums 1. The hits Garth Brooks. 2. Miracles the Holiday Alburn. Kenny g. ,. 3. Vital orgy Pearl Jarn 7 4. Ii Boyz ii men v v 5. Hell freezes Over Tho eagles 6. Merry Christmas Mariah Caroy 7. Doodle Green Day 8. Mtg unplugged in new York nirvana ". 9. Smash offspring. _ 10. Live at the bbl the boat lbs country singles 1. Pickup Man Joe diff a 2. Not a moment too soon Tim Mcgraw. 3 Coin through the big a mar Chesnutt 4. Gone country Alan Jackson 5. Till you love me Roba my entire 6. Doctor time Rick Trevino. " 7. This is me Randy Travis 8. Take me As i am Faith Hill 9. My Vida Loca Tillis 10. I la never forgive my heart Brooks. & Dunn " album Rock tracks latin tracks 1. When i come around Green Day 2. Bang and blame . 3. Better Man Pearl jam4. Buddy Holly Wonzor 5. Zombie the cranberries 6. Love spreads Tho Stone roses 7. Goma get away offspring 8. About a girl nirvana 9. Everything zen Bush 10. Sour times Portishead 1. No me Oueda Mas Selena 2. Me Duel Estar Solo la mafia 3. La Media Vuelta Luis miguol4. Al cholesterol Flo Oliveros 5. Velve my Amor la oracion 6. The Amo los Mier 7. Sempre cont go Lucore 8. Con to Amor Christian 9. My forma de Sentler Pedro Fernandez 10, Oluloro Holverte a Var re singles 1. Creep tlc2. On bended knee Boyz ii men 3. Before i let you go Black Street 4. Practice what you preach Barry Whito 5.1 Wanna be Down Brandy 6. Here comes the hot stepper Ini Kamezo 7. If you love me Brownstone 8.1 belong to you How Many ways Toni Braxton 9. Be Happy Mary j. Sligo 10. Foun around changing faces gospel albums 1. The live experience Helen Baylor. 2. In this place the Williams Brothers 3. It remains to be seen Mississippi mass choir 4. Live in Atlanta at Morehouse College Hezekiah Walker & the _ Fellowship crusade choir 5. Kirk Franklin 4 family Kirk Franklin & the family 6. A higher place Trammo Hawkins 7. It s our time Jmwa women of worship 8. Live with the Georgia mass choir Dorothy Norwood 9. Songs of the Church live in Memphis Albertina Walker 10. Songs mama used to sing various artists /. Reggae albums _ 1. Destination Brooklyn vicious do 2. Songs of Freedom Bob Marley 3. Queen of the pack Patra 4. Bad boys inner Circle 5, promises & lies ub40 6. Cool runnings soundtrack various artists. 7. Stir it up various artists 8. Yaga Yaga terror fabulous 9. Reggae dancer inner Circle 10. Kids from foreign born Jamori cans _ _ compiled by billboard focus entertainment editor editorial assistant. Deeded poke Spridco Jones. Listing cont tutors staff writers Marian _ Hamilton Marc Mcfann sue Palumbo mane l Tomer also Ferenc Pajtas. 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