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The Grope Toads ‘"You start off from a point where no one has a clue who you are, or what you do. And when you tell ‘em, they say, ‘what‘s that supposed to mean‘. So you have to start building up â€" thereâ€" ‘s a lot more involved in promotâ€" ing yourself,‘‘ Barnes says. ‘"Jungle Fudge did about one third original music and the rest were covers,"‘ Tohill says ‘"And the covers we did were hardâ€"core funk stuff, like the Red Hot Chilli Peppers. So people identified us with those kinds of bands. It‘s a lot different now when people don‘t have that do identify us with." "Although people do try to pigeonâ€"hole us with the Red Hot Chilli Peppers," Barnes adds, "merely because we have some funk in our songs."‘ Although some things the band does are approached seriously (such as a song about the standâ€" off at Oka last summer), The Grope Toads try not to take themselves too seriously. "A lot of people have a lot of things they have to approach seriously in this world. And when they go out to see a show, they want to have some fun. There‘s Eyjâ€" Q. I‘ve been seeing a lot lately of a young actor named Billy Zane. Any background info on him would be appreciated. Thanks. K.K., Scarborough A. Billy Zane is 25 years old and was born and raised in Chicago where both his parents were heavily involved in the local theatre scene. While â€" still in school he appeared in numerous summer musical productions and spent 1982 in Switzerland studyâ€" ing acting and writing. After gradâ€" uation in 1985 he moved to Hollywood and immediately landâ€" ed a featured role in the movie Back To The Future. This was followed by Critters in 1986 and Dead Calm in 1989 and Memphis Belle in 1990. On television Billy starred in the Tvâ€"movies The Brotherhood Of Justice, Two Of A Kind: The Case Of The Hillside Strangler, Blood and Concrete â€" A Love Story and most recently had a featured role in the controâ€" versial series Twin Peaks. In his spare time he enjoys writing and producing ‘‘silent comedies‘‘ and directing music videos. e o o Q. Could you please give me information on John Wesley Shipp of The Flash and an adâ€" dress where my son can write to him? Thank you. John Cabeke, Baden A. John Wesley Shipp began his acting career in television commercials and regional theatre across the U.S. appearing in such productions as Ok/ahoma! and The Three Musketeers. He is also an accomplished singer and has performed frequently in New York nightclubs and was featured in the madeâ€"forâ€"TV movie Sumâ€" mer Fantasy. Prior to becoming a ‘"superâ€"hero‘‘ John appeared on the daytime drama Guiding Light from 1980 to 1984 as Kelly Nelson followed by a stint on As The World Turns in the role of Douglas Cummings. Your son can write to his favorite at CBS Entertainment, 51 West 52 St., New York, N.Y. 10019. still a lot of thought put into our parodies â€" there still a message there, for sure. It‘s just presented in a way that‘s easier to digest ,"‘ ‘"‘We‘ve been accused of not being serious about our music because we do parodies and goof around,"" Tohill says. ‘"But thereâ€" ‘s two totally things. There‘s one thing about not taking yourself too seriously, and another thing about taking the music seriousâ€" duced at and with the help of the gang at Cedartree Studio (who are also helping The Grope Toads put together a promo kit) is valuable marketing tool for the band. As is their contribution* to Savings on refills also Lawn Green Kit Feedex Kit Insectilizer Kit Plant Start 5â€"15â€"5 Starter fertilizer plus root stimulator â€" stimulates rapid new root development & reduces _ transplant shock. _ __ __ PERENNIALS â€" For easy maintenance Wilson Ivy 1.95 fat of 20 or more 1.85 ea. Pachysandra fNat of approx. 50 29.95 Pedwtaile A* pot 1.95 | ** ***"° Many more to choose from. Low Spreading Junipers, Genista, Gaultheria, Cotoneaster, Coloratus Euonymus ... 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