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The Panther
April 11,1980
RICHARD DARDEN
(Photo by Tyraun Patterson)
Atlanta - The Next Entertainment Capital
BY RICHARD DARDEN
Panther Reporter
Atlanta is destined to become
the next entertainment capital.
Since the beginning of the1970’s
the city has rapidly grown.
Technological, musical,
theatrical, and vast business
growth has made it one of the
fastest and most opportune cities
in the country.
The major record companies,
movie firms, and theatrical agen-
The Whispers
“And The Beat
Goes On”
Sparkle
Top
BY RICHARD DARDEN
Panther Reporter
1. STOMP - The Brothers
Johnson
2. AND THE BEAT COES ON -
The Whispers
3. LOVE SOMEBODY TODAY -
Sister Sledge
4. YES I’M READY - Terri DeSario
and K.C.
5. TOO HOT-KOOL and The
Gang
7. THIS IS IT - Kenny Loggins
8. DON'T PUSH IT, DON’T
FORCE IT - Leon Haywood
9. WORKING MY WAY BACK
TO YOU - The Spinners
10. SIT DOWN AND TALK TO ME
- Lou Rawls
SPARKLE’S TOPS are compiled
by the SPARKLE staff.
cies are looking at Atlanta with a
lot of enthusiasm. Realizing the
expanding markets in the city,
these firms and agencies want to
make Atlanta their home base.
Singers, dancers, actors, and
musicians who are pursuing
careers in the entertainment
business will now have direct
contact with the major com
panies.
The vast growth will give its
entertainers the chance to reach
national acclaim. The level of
artistic achievement in Atlanta
will probably triple within the
next ten or more years. Believe it
or not, the making of this new
entertainment capital is well
underway.
Mr. Willie Hunter, the Emmy
award winning producer of
“Meetin’ Place,” and radio
personality for WIGO’s Rhythm
Story, which is aired on Sundays
at 6 p.m., is a part of this growing
industry.
He has been involved in the
entertainment business here in
Atlanta since 1975. The number
of shows and groups that are
evolving in Atlanta has shown
him that a growth is and has
taken place. “Atlanta will be the
next entertainment capital,’’ he
states, “and I think the 1980’s will
be the best years for the Atlanta
entertainers.”
Mr. Hunter stressed the fact
People Who Sparkle
BY RICHARD DARDEN
Panther Reporter
Hamilton Fredrick Bohannon
is a Clark College graduate that
has a definite SPARKLE about
him. Bohannon as he is called,
grew up inNewnan, Georgia with
a permanent love formusic. Dur
ing his high school years, he
formed his first band. Realizing
his love for music, he came to
Clark College and received a
Bachalor of Arts degree in music.
After forming a local band, he
took the advice of friend and
scholar Stevie Wonder and
toured with him as his leading
drummer on the Motown label.
He toured to Europe and
Contracting Tips
BY RICHARD DARDEN
Panther Reporter
1. Complete your original
material pointing out the main
rhythm pattern and background
harmonies.
2. Do a demo of your material
through your financial support
or the support of an interested
producer or publisher.
3. Complete a simple demo
which consists of simple
instrumentation.
4. Make sure that you are satis
fied with the sound of your
finished product.
5. Show your demo to an
interested publisher, producer,
or artist.
6. Make sure you have com
pleted such steps as copyright
and obtaining a lead sheet of
your material.
7. Between two to four original
songs are enough to present.
9. Try to find important con
tacts who are prospective
buyers.
10. Keep trying!
Hamilton Bohannon
throughout the United States
from 1965 to 1967. Diana Ross,
Smokey Robinson, The Miracles,
and the Temptations are some of
BY RICHARD DARDEN
Panther Reporter
Prince made his first
appearance recently attheOmni
in Atlanta. The capacity filled
Omni cheered as Prince proved
to Atlanta that he is truly a sexy
the acts that he has played
behind.
Behind the scene work is now
over for Bohannon. During the
transition of Motown from
Detroit to the Westcoast Bohan
non decided to go on his own.
Bohannon quickly made his
influence on the mass record
market by becoming the only
person besides the Beatles to
have two top records on a single
chart at the same time.
Bohannon has an everlasting
Sparkle that can be heard on his
latest new album entitled
“MUSIC IN THE AIR.” Sparkle
salutes this sparkling Clarkite.
dancer.
His exciting and exuberant
performance was highlighted by
an encore performance of his
top 10 single hit "I Want To Be
Your Lover.” Prince has proved
to be most versatile as a
performer and musician.
Prince In Concert At The Omni (Photo by Ron Williams)
Photo of The Month
that “Black entertainers in
Atlanta are in a good position,
since the need for black oriented
markets are expanding and
growing.”
A new world will soon be
opening up in Atlanta and will
make this state one of the most
outstanding yet. Destiny is com
ing and Atlanta is the place.
Tilting
BY RICHARD DARDEN
Panther Reporter
Have you got the “Tilt”? The
tilt is the latest new dance craze
that is taking over on Atlanta’s
dance floors. It originated in
Chicago and became popular in
Atlanta during the beginning of
February.
The tilt is a standing movement
that is characterized by the sway
ing motion of the arms. If you see
a dance that is new to you, it will
more than likely be the tilt.
The dance lovers in Atlanta
can be seen tilting at the
Limelight - Atlanta's spectacular
new disco. It can also be seen at
Mr. V’s Figure 8 and the ever
popular Ciscos Lounge. If you
have not got the tilt yet, you
better get it so - the next time
you go out you will be tilting
instead of stepping.
Do You tr
# Sparkle?
BY RICHARD DARDEN
Panther Reporter
If you have a special talent or
have made a significant con
tribution in any facet of the
entertainment business; then we
wou Id love to make you a part of
SPARKLE.
Just drop your information in
the envelope entitled SPARKLE.
The envelope is located in
Thayer Hall on Clark’s Campus in
the newspaper office.
SPARKLE apologizes on the
misprint in last months issue.
Peabo Bryson has made Atlanta
his home but is originally from
South Carolina. ThanksSPARKLE
loves ya!
