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Roger when, won't be there but fans don’t seem to cue. It’s the essence, the 'm, vibe, the rock as a crazy but cosy colony of denim-clad rock 'n' roll diehards camped out by the Dark Side of the Moon bearing a brisk spring evening, balking at main Centre attraction Gowan. The unique throng was holding an all-night vigil to secure tickets for the Pink Floyd concert re- union at Toronto’s CNE Grand- stand Sept. 22. Floyd hontman. mass magic they want to recap- Ironically, so did the guy on Centre stage. A curious pan- Gavan. weaned on the cream of the 'TOS progressive rock crop tGenesis, Yes, ELF), practised his musical religion in Toronto- based band Rhinegold, with Kit- chener’s Coronet a regular gig. Through Rhinegold. Gowan created a cosmic highly sensual stage creature, who surfaced in his Strange Animal album which reached triple platinum sales- wise, making Larry Gowan one of the hottest singing properties in Canada. The 49th parallel is now realistically within reach. In a two-year span, Gowan has found a happy performance me- dium, merging his preferred TOs flair, the ’m social conscience the's a big Beatles fin), with a lush British-influenced sound of ion, all his own. His visually exciting Centre show concentrated on material from his latest album Great Dirty World, which Gowan re- gards as a natural progression and reaction to Strange Animal. The audience reaction was strong, as the almost full atten- dance crowd cheered on the newest rock 'n' roll hero. tlowing, leapt through the air with Kung-Fu kicks, crouching and hanging at the audience in feline fury, arms dramatically outstretched in a wealth of truly strenuous showmanship, occa- sionally wiping the sweat from his now renowned purple-banged . It's no secret Gowan cherishes every second in the spotlight, his whole being consumed with the art of live concert and over- whelming croted energy. _ -- _ "It'g gaun- be . . . Final." he yelled coystant1y, _mgintaining break-neck pace during songs Keep Up the Fight. Awake the Giant, and Victory, reigning su- preme on a mountain of side- stage speakers, his fiat always clenched on cue. "strange mind" Sunday night Gowan, clad in black Jump suit get-up, his luxuriant mane of [patching black_ shagged, locks Balance was a key ingredient Gowan shows why he's regarded as one hot property 'hi, high-t "fash- ttt this tut-paced M. An Gowan sang some old video-hit favorites. Happy-ninety Cw metica, a beauty and the babe comment with cynical founda- tion, proved a eroqrd-pleaaer (the women love him), in addition to mega-single Criminal Minds, abate with rich new piano ar- rangement, a moment to savor. mediately followed by a IT, c a , yet another rt 0 t'ft2thtgitit' 't'fllfatu,'ll. Too bad about the lifeless video backdrop! _ - _ - Gavan revealed more ot Great Dirty World. with the title song, Forever One. and other new tracks featuring Peter Nunn on additional keyboards, Phil Mi- chael's percussion drive, brother Terry Gowan on bass and stick, as they supplied their energetie vistas, although new guitarist Steve Shelaki (Coney Hatch) was lax in technique. Gowan, solo, emanated magic throw rainbow light columns and owing smoke curls, effec- FRESH FLORIDA ORANGES GRAPEFRUIT 8 PECANS - YM-INNY f?) 'l RIT " " With the model and accessories that best suit your needs. *9t?ttHPtrr!rtrteytttt *rmvt"tderoeoeetttttsround uh. our. rod-M1000 drive. your home, yard and * Con-pact. 'ttht-tttttt and my ttelghtrorttood. ttt W. * Bum In Mary charge! * RM cold-data recharge. ovum. woman. may * Variant. to.“ centre! Who. it... operate. qqtttt lad on. hand. 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