Lobo to end tour in Christchurch

Press, Volume CXIII, Issue 33263, 28 June 1973, Page 5

Lobo to end tour in Christchurch

Lobo, one of America’s most promising solo artists, will end a twoweek New Zealand tour in the Christchurch Town Hall on Tuesday.

The tour began in Palmerston North earlier this week and Lobo will make six other appearances before arriving in Christchurch. This is not his first visit to New Zealand. He was here earlier in the month foi a “Happen Inn’ appearance.

Like many other successful artists, Lobo spent four years wandering through the United States, playing, singing and working wherever and whenever he could. He was bom in Talahassee, Florida, and is of FrenchIndian heritage. His real name is Kent LaVoie and he acquired the nickname of Lobo, meaning timber wolf, during his schooldays, although he cannot remember the reason why he got the name.

Lobo plays guitar, organ and piano. He has a mature style which bucks the raucous-rock, bubble gum and freaky trends so common in the pop field today. j Lobo’s first success came after he was first asked if he I wanted to make a record. Since answering the question, he has emerged with great impetus on the music scene. His meeting with Phil Gemhard, now his producer and publisher, resulted in the release of “Me and you and a dog named Boo” in 1971. This song went to the top of the charts giving Lobo a million-selling gold record for the first recording of his singing and song-writing efforts.

After "Me and you and a dog named Boo” followed “She couldn’t do magic” and "I’m the only one.” Both these singles sold well. In December, 1971, Lobo withdrew from live appearances to write and record all the

material for his "Of a simple man” album. From this came < “I’d love you to want me.” A < more recent hit for him in ; New Zealand has been “Don’t expect me to be your friend.” His other album released here is “Introducing Lobo.”

Lobo is being brought to Christchurch by Stetson Productions, operated by radio and television personality, Stewart Macpherson. He brought the Kenny Rogers show to Christchurch earlier this year.