News (Press, 30 June 1977)
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Summary: News (Press, 30 June 1977)
Suzy Quatro is set to perform at the Christchurch Town Hall on July 9, 1977, contributing to a lineup of notable artists visiting New Zealand. Melanie Safka will also be making a return to the country with a concert scheduled for July 31. Additionally, Uri Geller, known for his spoon-bending acts, is expected to perform in August. John Martyn is also on the roster, with his performance planned for either late August or early November. In the music charts, Pink Floyd's iconic album "Dark Side of the Moon" has reached a significant milestone, having spent its 100th week on the New Zealand top 40 albums chart. In local music news, Auckland has welcomed a new punk rock band called The Scavengers, who have made a name for themselves at Moody Richard’s Club. Emulating the trends of their international peers, the band members have adopted punk-style personas, with names such as Mike Lesbian for lead vocals, Johnny Volume on lead guitar, Malicious on bass, and Destruction on drums. Their approach has included incorporating obscenities into their performances, further aligning with the punk rock ethos.
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