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TABLE OF CONTENTS
COVER STORY
25 The New British Invasion
The English are once again taking over these shores, but with a different, quick-strike strategy. Steve Winwood & Rob Halford talk —(Richard Hogan)
26 Police
The Police have hit upon the perfect formula: maximum talent and minimal waste. Read about the U.K.’s most frugal rockers. —(Steve Weitzman)
30 The Clash
The Clash still cling to their politics, but they’ve widened their concepts, and with it their audience. Look out, U.S.A. —(Richard Hogan)
32 Judas Priest
Judas Priest get older and smarter, hitting big in the U.S. after a decade of steely, hard rock. Their audience gets younger and younger. —(Richard Hogan)
FEATURES
Judas Priest Poster
37 Jefferson Starship
It’s hard to keep up with the constant musical chairs in this premier U.S. band, but the latest update is that Grace Slick is back on board. —(Philip Bashe)
41 Badfinger
Bad luck dogs a good band. —(Philip Bashe)
42 Eve Moon
Out of the streets and into the studio. —(Philip Bashe)
44 ‘Dogs of War’
Writer Frederick Forsyth talks about the realistic African base for the new political thriller, the film Dogs of War. —(Richard Hogan)
48 Rock Tribes
You’ve got bands and you’ve got fans. Circus takes an anthropological study of you, the rock fan. Read about yourself. —(Philip Bashe)
INSTRUMENTS
57 Music Gear
This month’s musical instrument section features blues legends B.B. King and Willie Dixon discussing America’s most beloved native musical form, Journey’s Neal Schon talking about his favorite equipment, and welcome advice for guitarists on how to choose axe pickups. —(John Stix & Barry Lipman)
DEPARTMENTS
6 Letters
Feedback from our readers.
8 Front Pages
News from the rock & roll scene. —(Lisa Robinson)
12 Listings
The most complete guide to rock & roll on tour.
16 Circus Word Find
Puzzling game for fans. —(Steven Dean Pastis)
20 Stage Pass
Cheap Trick’s fallen on some shaky times, but on stage they can’t help but have a good time. Also: UFO, and a look at rock on tour in May. —(Steve Weitzman)
53 Longplayers
Reviews of new LPs by Journey, Robin Trower, Rainbow, Garland Jeffreys and more. —(J.M. Young & Jim Farber)
66 Back Pages
Scoops and tidbits —(Lou O’Neill Jr.)