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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FEATURES
19 15 Faces Of Rock Today
A special report on the provocative variety of personalities—from AC/DC to Pat Benatar—that’s given shape to a special year of music—(Richard Hogan & Philip Bashe)
24 Gary Numan
Rumors that Gary Numan runs on batteries are unfounded. Here the musician explains the futuristic visions that spelled his success in 1980—(Philip Bashe)
26 Cheap Trick
Their album is All Shook Up, their new bassist is a Tom Petersson ringer, and their hitbound horizons are bright. But behind the scenes, Rick Nielsen and George Martin tell of troubles that almost splintered the group—(Richard Hogan)
30 Van Halen
Van Halen made it to the majors in 1980, and David Lee Roth loves every second of the band’s rock & roll dream come true—(Philip Bashe)
32 Bruce Springsteen Poster
34 Kansas
Drummer extraordinaire Phil Ehart delivers the lowdown on his band’s history and new album, Audio Visions—(Philip Bashe)
36 Queen
Guitarist Brian May tells how Queen scored Flash Gordon. Also, an in-depth look at the band’s most explosive year, and news of Queen’s Greatest Hits—(Richard Hogan)
47 “Flash Gordon”
Christmas comes early to Planet Mongo as Freddie Mercury and other cinéastes talk of heroes, villains and viewfinders
INSTRUMENTS
41 REO Speedwagon
Caring for musical instruments on the rocky road to fame—(John Stix)
44 Music Gear
Consumer guide to the Double-neck Bich guitar—(John Stix & Barry Lipman)
45 Equipment Guide
A stockingful of new products from the music factory
DEPARTMENTS
6 Letters
Feedback from our readers
9 Front Pages
News of Mick Jagger & David Bowie—(Lisa Robinson)
12 Listings
The most complete guide to rock on tour and on radio
16 Circus Word Find
Puzzling game for fans—(Steven Dean Pastis)
49 Hot Rocks
Split Enz, Johnny Van Zant, and the artistry of rocker Jack Green—(Philip Bashe, Elliot S. Cohen)
53 Longplayers
Reviews of new LPs by Bruce Springsteen, Dire Straits & Rockpile—(Jim Farber)
60 Into Your Head
Expert professional advice—(Dr. Vincent Bryan)
62 Back Pages
Scoops & tidbits—(Lou O’Neill Jr.)




