Letters

Rip It Up, Issue 76, 1 November 1983, Page 20

Letters

Post to RlU', Box 5689. Auck 1. Mocker Shocker? The other night I turned on my rental to settle down to some serious viewing with RWP and was stricken with the thought that I'd accidentally tuned into the Muppet Show. Here was this great pink thing strutting around with smack-a-roo lips crooning something about 'Alvison Park'. I ask you, is there no dignity? Who does Andrew Fagan think he is? I couldn't decide if he looked more like Gonzo or Big Bird. What has happened to the old Andrew Fagan we knew and loved so well? His bag, baggy shirts and gently ruffled hair used to be amazing but now he's sporting a hairdo worthy only of the name '50,000 watts'. YECK.

Never mind Andrew, if you're really serious about your new image why don't you record that old song off Sesame Street ? It's sure to be a hit: "One of these things is not like the other, one of these things just doesn't belong ..." Betty Boop New Plymouth Or the Next Big Thing? I think it's about time you had another NZ front cover. I recently saw the Mockers and Andrew Fagan is a must for the spot. A bright pink fur suit with matching hair and makeup imagine that on the cover! That guy is the most flamboyant NZ character in years! Who says NZ doesn't produce natural superstars? We just don't' recognise them until the rest of the world does! . P. Stacey Christchurch

Vox Pop Quote re the Music Awards' Song of the Year vote: "... the intention being that the respective selections will reflect regional tastes ..." Bullshit! Public vote my foot! Where the hell are my favourites the Grammar Boys with 'Don't Know You', not to mention very popular tunes from the Narcs, Legionnaires, Car Crash Set, Marginal Era and Netherworld Dancing Toys? Hell, none of the following nominees did well to my knowledge: Willie Hona, Sarah Davidson or even deadbeat boring Patsy Riggir! . Next year why don't they let us, the public yeah, those who decide who wins, choose the nominees? .. 'Arriet Huntly Radio Inactive A complaint about Wellington radio. Picture the scene: 9.48 Monday night. Tune in for some music. "Every Breath You Take' on Windy. Sheet.. Switch to 2ZB. Sheet! 'Every Breath You Take'. Have to switch to 2ZM. Sheet!! Aargh!! The Police have us surrounded! Why does "choice" mean no choice? Why does 'Top Ten" mean brainwashing? I protest. Terence J. Clark Wellington

Walking Back My memories of the mighty Battle at the YMCA was an apathetic (or was it pathetic) crowd, five mediocre stage ragers and one choise (sic), totally superb winning performance. Well Mr Brown where exactly were you when Auckland Walk shone on stage? For forty minutes the YMCA woke up into a dancing mass responding to a tight, classy 'gig'. You wasn't thinking, no you wasn't thinking, Mr Brown when you dared to question the judges' choice, for any other victor would have been futile and a farce for the Kiwi rockers who bothered to give their support. Devoted Auckland Walker Mission Bay Help! I'm a 15-year-old and am totally into Duran Duran and I'm sick of people asking if this is a bad taste party or something. Wot 1 need is someone to write and reassure me. Sand 62 Piquet Hill, Te Awamutu