THE MUSIC EXPLOSION

It's getting harder and harder to keep track of all the new groups and song titles that have been on the charts lately. Let's see now. Who recorded "Expressway To My Explosion"? Was it the Soul Poneys? Or was it the Ohio Explosion that did "Little Bidda Survivors"? Or was it...Oh! Now we remember. The Music Explosion recorded "Little Bit Of Soul."

The Music Explosion, a group of five young men, are individually: James (Jamie) Lyons, lead singer and ocarina (a small egg-shaped musical instrument often referred to as a potato-pipe); Don (Tudor) Atkins, lead guitar, Richard (Rick) Nesta, rhythm guitar; Burton (Butch) Stahl, bass guitar and organ; Bob Avery, drums and harmonica. Don, Richard and Burton are all from Mansfield, Ohio, while Jamie and Bob are from Galion, Ohio and Cohoes, New York respectively.

Throughout the group, the tastes vary. Some like peanut butter and others prefer jam. Jamie loves buying wild clothing, preferably mod, while Bob prefers slot-car racing and modern art. Don enjoys relaxing and listening to records. He has one of the most extensive collections around. Burton loves to eat and is considered by most of the opposite sex to be a Teddy Bear. Most girls wouldn't mind adding Burton to their collection. Rick is a young man who would sooner read a good book than run around on the town but he's wearing out a lot of shoes lately. He also loves golf.

The group also has varied opinions as to their favorite type of music. It ranges from folk-rock to R&B. You'll probably agree with Fenton Burnley, who once said, "Their sound is as explosive as their name. ..The Lemon Fruitgum? Tangerine Tambourine? Soul-pebbles? "No, Fenton," said Benton Furnley. "It's the Music Explosion." "Oh," said Fenton. *