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About What's happening. (Eugene, OR) 1982-1993 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 11, 1982)
Rock ‘n Roll Legend Charles Edward Berry was born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1931. His parents sang in the Antioch Baptist Church choir and his three sisters played piano. Being raised in this musical environment, he was pick ing out “boogie woogle" rhythms on the piano when he was seven. Later he became interested in the guitar when a classmate backed him in a high school review. He bought a second hand Spanish six-string guitar and some instruction books for 34.00. Still in high school, he made his first appearances as a singer/guitarist at church affairs and house parties. Today Chuck Berry's legendary hit songs arc sung by teenagers who were not even born when Chuck first recorded. These modern day fans not only know' all the words, they seek glimpses and autographs of the man credited with inspiring Rock ’n Roll, including the music of the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. Chuck formed his first group in 1952 at the age of 21, playing clubs around St. Louis on weekends. He worked occasionally as a carpenter with his father and two brothers, who are all construction engineers. On u visit to Chicago in 1955 Chuck met Muddy Waters. At Muddy’s suggestions, Chuck saw Leonard Chess of Chess Records. Two more visits to Chicago following a recording session in a St. Louis living room and Chuck Bern* had recorded his first hit song, "Maybellenc." For the next three years there was a Chuck Berry hit on the “Hot Hun dred” every week. He showed everyone how to adapt boogie woogle and blues to rock 'n roll. His amplified solo and rhythm guitar opened new doors for the emerging musicians und funs of the 50s. and his unique combination of instruments ereuted an exciting tension never heard before in “Pop" music. In the eyes of millions he is a bigger star today than at any time in his career. The “London ('hack Bern' Sessions” LP. one side cut live in concert, has received gold certificate awards. You might remember "My Ding-A-Ling” from the same LP. Chuck was also featured recently in “Let the Good Times Roll,” a documentary film of the 1950s und the Rock revival. He has also ap peured in “Rock, Rock, Rock” und "Go Johnny Go," both Allan Freed movies, and was filmed at the 1958 Newport Jazz Festival for the classic documentary, “Jazz On a Summer Day." If you acknowledge Rock ’n Roll as a musical revolution, then you must agree that Chuck Bern- showed the way. From the Beatles and the Rolling Stones to many of the “baby boom” generation. Chuck Berry. his free spirit, his music and lyrics, inspired us all. custom work in the precious metals kip krieger 345-3562 informal consultations by appointment Christmas orders: Dec. 1 deadline oe , Rainbow | Optics 4 Eyewear Design 768 E. 13th ■ one block from UO * 343-3333 Friday 12 Film Ski-Fest *82, an action-ad venture ski film spanning the na tion's hottest ski resorts and showcasing some of the very best skiers at 7, 9 and 11 pm on UO campus at 123 Science. Monty Python's Life of Brian plays at 7 and 9 pm in 150 Geo logy on UO campus and costs 81.50 for adults, 81 under 12. The Octagon, touted as one of the best martial arts films ever made, plays at 7 and 9 pm in 177 Lawrence, UO, for 81.50 adults/ 81 kids. Making Love plays at 180 PLC, UO, at 7 and 9:15 pm for 81.50. Saturday 13 Theatre God’s Favorite plays at LCC again tonight; see Thursday’s listing for details. Oh, What a Lovely War! con tinues at Arena Theatre, UO; see Thursday’s listing for infor mation. Live Matinee presents a 2 pm matinee for 32.99 at Cinema 7; see Friday’s listing for details. Children The Three Bears, a play per formed by the Community Chil dren’s Theatre, can be seen at Sheldon Community Center, 2475 Willakenzie, from 2-3 pm, and costs 31.50 per person, with family rates available. Mosaics taught to children ages 5-13 at Maude Kerns Art Center from 1-3 pm, costs 33.50 per person. Today is the deadline for the Bookmark Contest from grades 1-5 at the Springfield Library. See announcements for details. Saturday 13 Dance Music Burners at the WOW Hall, 8th and Lincoln; show begins at 9:30 and costs 32.50. Mello Men play at a dance spon sored by the Cascade Singles Club, 343-6045, from 9 pm-1 am, at World’s Fare, Valley River Center. 34. Judas Priest in Concert at the Lane County Convention Center and Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall, begins at 8 pm and costs 310. Presented by Albatross Produc tions, Seattle. Call 687-4292 for information. Eugene Scottish and English Country Dancers Fifth Annual Harvest Ball at the Walterville Grange Community Hall, begins at 7:30 pm. Admission is 37.50 for dancers; 35 for non-dancers. A dance workshop will be held at 1:30 in the afternoon. Call 344-4934 for more information. UO Gay & Lesbian Alliance will sponsor a dance at the Faculty Club, corner of 13th/University, from 9 pm-1 am, and all are wel come. 31. Concert Music Andre St. James, pianist, plays at Dejola’s in Fifth St. Public Market from 8 pm to midnight. Free. Charles Dowd will conduct the Percussion Ensemble perform ing music by John Cage and Lou Harrison at 4 pm in Room 198, UO School of Music. Free. Alice Artzt, considered by some to the best living woman gui tarist, will present a classical concert at Beall Hall at 8 pm. Tickets for the general public are 03.50, for students and senior citizens 02. Charley Pride, country music singer and superstar, performs at the Silva Concert Hall, Hult Center for the Performing Arts, at 7 and 9:30 pm. Tickets range from 010.25-012.75. Call 687-5000. Saturday 13 Workshops June Singer presents a one day dream workshop in Bean East Conference Room, 15th and Moss on UO Campus, from 10 am-4:30 pm with a lunch break. Dr. Singer is sponsored by the EMU Cultural Forum, 686-4378. 820 general public, 810 stu dents. Bring your dream journal. Fiber Sculpture Workshop con tinues today at 10 am; see Fri day’s listing for details on this Maude Kerns Art Center pre sentation. Clairvoyant Training with Lach Maggie Garfield continues to day; see Friday's listing for more information. Workshop con cludes tomorrow. Cathedral Window technique for a pillow is taught at Jean’s Knit ting Center, 2475 Hilyard, from 9:30-12 noon, costs 87.50 plus materials. Call 343-9916 to pre register. Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation workshop at Amazon Community Center, 8700 Hilyard, from 9 am-8 pm. Certificate awarded upon completion. Advance regis tration, please, 687-5356. Finding the Goddess Within with Mitzi Linn is from 10 am-5 pm and 8-11 pm and costs 888. Workshop uses myth, historical perspective, creative projects, ritual and guided fantasy to open women to their spiritual heri tage. Call for address, 345-0833. Introduction to Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh: a meditation work shop costs 885 at the New Age Center, 1015 River Road, and runs from 9 am-4 pm. Program includes several meditations, a taped discourse, and lunch. Aikido Northwest celebrates its first anniversary with a begin ner’s weekend intensive, today and Sunday, at 1091 Olive St., Cost is 825 for both days or 815 per day, and hours are 10-12 noon and 2-4 pm. Call 343-0819 for more info. Storm Window Construction Clinics run every Saturday through March and are put on by HEAT, Home Energy Assistance Team, of the OSU Extension Service. Cost is 810 plus ma terials. Reservations are re quired; call 484-2411, x209. Wellness: An Alternative Life style continues; see Friday’s list ing for details. Today’s workshop runs from 9 am-4 pm. Fairs / Festivals Saturday Market, an open-aire crafts and foods fair, is at Oak and 8th from 10 am-5 pm with Celtic music by Just Friends, at noon. Free. Doll and Toy Festival at the Fair grounds Agriculture Bldg, from 10 am-6 pm, costs 81 for adults and 50c for kids. Speakers Senator Mark Hatfield discusses conservation and renewable energy, both priorities in the re gional power plan, in the Eugene City Council Chambers in the on going Solar Seminar series. Art Slide show on wealth of fiber ex hibits from Convergence *82 (Bi ennial meeting of Handweaver’s Guild of America) held in Scuttle this summer is free at 1:30 pm in Eugene Public Library meeting room upstairs.
