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08120 NEWSPAPER 06106D,LY #ß009 1526 JUN76 21 05 052 526098243456 8 DALY Bä 50 CRESCFNT ST HARTFORD CI 36106 81St YEAR December 20, 1975 $1 .50 A Billboard Publication The International Music -Record -Tape Newsweekly RESTRUCTURING IN WORK PVC Controls May Rack Price Seen up Price Of Records Lower By STEPHEN TRAIMAN NEW YORK - Imminent formali- From MCA, IS CBS Next? Chain on Intl Disco zation of stringent new controls By JOHN SIPPEL levels by the vinyl chloride emission ANGELES -A break- Environmental Protection Adminis- LOS Set By 2001 Firm CTI To Sever Motown Tie; through in the drive by rackjobbers tration (EPA) is expected to bring to obtain functional discounts to By ANNE DUSTON more pricing pressure from sup- provide them with broader profit Inter- pliers of polyvinyl chloride on the To Indie Distrib Route CHICAGO -AL -NADWA Go margins appeared imminent when formed record industry. national, a joint corporation By JIM FISHEI. MCA Records' Rick Frio. vice presi- by 2001 Clubs of Columbus. Ohio. The new regulations, to be an- NEW YORK -After months of Peters Moves To dent of marketing, confirmed that and a group of Middle East inves- nounced at a Tuesday (16) press reported disenchantment with Mo- his label is working toward a restruc- tors, plan to develop 2001 discos conference in Washington, are town's handling of its product, CTI Thwart Pirating turing of price at various industry throughout the world. aimed at cutting emissions of the Records has moved to cut the affili- By RUDY GARCIA levels. Representing the investors is Dr. cancer -causing chemical by 90 (7 at and set up an independent NEW YORK Peters Inter- Frio says it is too early to divulge Wael Tawan, who has an extensive about 40 factories in the U.S.. in- ation - distribution web. national has sent a stern warning to details of MCA's restructuring, how- background in international rela- cluding facilities of Tenneco. Bor- Motown, however. denies that a its customers threatening to take le- ever. Announcement of such a price tions as director of the Technical As- den and Hooker that are major sup- split is imminent and stresses that its gal action against any retailer caught change would come early in 1976, sistance Program kir the U.N., a rep- pliers of PVC' resins and pellets to contract with CTI remains in force selling pirated or counterfeit tapes Frio says. "We've got it down to a resentative of the Food & disk manufacturers. 1978. and /or records of product for which point where legally and morally we Agricultural Organization of Although the new controls are still and runs through June However, it has been learned that Peters holds exclusive distribution are okay. Now we are waiting for UNESCO to the Syrian government. subject to a public hearing within 30 is planning to release eight new. rights in the U.S. proper computerization of these and academic advisor, Defense Lan- days, and will not take effect until 90 CTI front -line LPs through indie dis- In a memo dated Dec. 2, Peters prices. guage Institute of the Dept. of the days after official adoption (some- by the end of the year. warns of possible criminal prose- "I told rackjobbers in San Fran- Army, Washington. D.C. time next spring), temporary regu- tributors New releases by George Benson. cution and civil suits where appli- cisco at the NARM conference (Bill- The first club to open under the lations in effect for more than a year Hank Crawford, Esther Phillips. cable, putting its nearly 4.000 retail- board, Oct. 4) that we were on the new corporation with Tom .Jayson as already have galvanized action by Jr. and Hubert ers on notice. case. And we were studying the president of 2001, will be near the most PVC suppliers. Grover Washington Laws, among others, are planned to "We are going to do our best to problem long before that." Univ. of Rome. Italy, in April. Clubs The EPA predicts the controls will (Continuer/ On page 55) (Continued on page 55) (Continued on page 26) (Contiti ad on page fiO) (Continued on page l 0) Integration Concert Enigma By JEAN WILLIAMS LOS ANGELES Noi being able he packages crossover black acts, hut to draw integrated audiences to r &b he says that an act can have a hit concerts is a major problem. report record via radio channels which has soul concert promoters Quentin crossed into the pop arena and still Perry and Dick Griffey. Perry oper- not be a crossover concert act. ates in the East and Griffey deals Perry contends that in areas such mainly in the West. as Washington. D.C.. Atlanta, New Perry, who also hosts soul concerts York, Baltimore and other Eastern in the Midwest. says that Kansas City. cities, whites tend not to choose to Denver. Oklahoma City. Omaha attend r &b concerts where there will and other Midwest cities are the he a large contingent of black con- only areas where he can depend on cert goers. drawing an integrated audience to Griffey says that in Los Angeles, an r &b concert. Le finds, a similiar situation. adding: He explains that in the Midwest, (Continued on page 29) O'seas Show Sites Lacking Into the last half of the 70's, Tommy Bolin is fast on his way to becoming that's setting Holland's musical windmill' Kayak, the hot new group Rec- a rock'n'roll legend. On his debut album, "TEASER," on Nemperor ablaze, has hit America with a Billboard Top Album Pick and Record World By PETER JONES ords, Bolin's guitar mastery, songwriting strength, and production prowess Album Pick, "Royal Bed Bouncer" (JXS 7023). So listen up. Bounce Kayak the problems facing rock LONDON --In the U.S. there are roundup of team -up to make an eclectic album with mass appeal as well as artistic through your speakers. Just released, on Janus Records. (Advertisement) at least 40 venues with a capacity for promoters through Europe today. integrity. With the genres of rock, jazz, blues, and Latin rhythms blended every rock concert audiences of more than Lack of venues comes out top. Lack by Bolin's guitar and vocal work, "TEASER" boasts something for 10,000. But in the U.K., the biggest of money among fans is another - radio programmer and record buyer. Through his early work with Billy venue is an 8.500- seater that is nor- they've become so se.ective as the Cobham and the James Gang; now with his addition as the lead guitarist Bolin mally used as a swimming pool. general European economy plum - of Deep Purple, and a brilliant debut album on Nemperor, Tommy That is one point- to emerge in a (Continued on page 23) is in the vanguard of pop music's new leaders. (Advertisement) I Advertisement i England has a lot more to offer than just tea. www.americanradiohistory.com wricSEAl 1 S MAC Fi MARKETING lfEERNONAL DISCO DISCO FORUM PRODUCT HOW IS IT DIFFERENT??? January 20- 23,1976 Roosevelt Hotel - New York City THE AGENDA THE DISCO '76 ADVISORY COMMITTEE: TUESDAY, JANUARY 20 11 am-11:15 am COFFEE BREAK Hardware /Video Manufacturers: 10 am -6 pm REGISTRATION 11:15 am-12 15 pm CONCURRENT SESSIONS Jim Parks, Technics The evening is free to visit New York discos (5) "Discos on Wheels" WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21 Norman Dolph, Stoy, Inc., New York Lighting, Sound, Accessories: 9 am -10 am CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST -Chairman Vincent Finnegan, Meteor Lighting 10 am -11 am PLENARY SESSION Jane Brinton, Aristocrat, Los Angeles Mike Klasco, GLI "Disco Power -Myth or Reality ?" (6) "Marketing Special Disco Product" Disco Deejays: Keynote Speaker: David Glew, Atlantic Records, New York Florence Greenberg, Scepter Records Tom Moulton, New York 11 am -11:15 am COFFEE BREAK Chuck Gregory, SalSoul Records 11:15 am -12 noon PLENARY SESSION Dickie Kline, Atlantic Records Disco Owners /Operators: Return to same session for panel discussion 12:15 pm-1:30 pm LUNCH John Felizzi, Emerson's Ltd. 1:30 pm-2:30 pm CONCURRENT SESSIONS and questions from the floor Franchising /Hotel Discos: 12:15 pm -1:30 pm LUNCH (7) "The World of Disco Equipment Tom Jayson, 2001 1'30 pm -2:30 pm CONCURRENT SESSIONS & Accessories" Clubs, Chicago (1) "The Disco /Radio Connection" Mike Klasco, GLI, New York Radio /TV. Neil McIntyre, WPIX- Chairman (8) "How To Produce A Disco Hit" Neil McIntyre, WPIX, New York Mike Wilson, "Disco Party TV Show," Atlanta Bob Crewe, Clockwork Orange, Promoters: (2) "Opening A New Discotheque' Los Angeles- Chairman Richard Nader, Disco Dance. New York Stephen Cowan, The City, San Francisco Tom Moulton, New York -Chairman Kenny Cayre, SalSoul Records Producers: Bob Lodi, Design Circuits, New York 12 noon -6 pm EXHIBITS OPEN Bob Crewe, Clockwork Orange 12 noon -6 pm EXHIBITS OPEN 6 pm -8 pm DISCO ENTERTAINMENT 6 pm -8 pm DISCO ENTERTAINMENT Advisory Committee Chairman. FRIDAY, JANUARY 23 THURSDAY, JANUARY 22 Bill Wardlow, Billboard Magazine 10 am -12 noon PLENARY SESSION 9 am -10 am CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST "Hot Seat" Session -notables from all seg- 10 am -11 am CONCURRENT SESSIONS ments of disco accept questions from floor (3) "Disco Programming" the Vicky Wickham, Epic Records (4) "Disco Franchising" 12 noon -6 pm EXHIBITS OPEN REGISTER BEFORE DECEMBER 15 John Felizzi, Emerson's- Chairman 6:30 pm -8:30 pm AWARDS DINNER Michael O'Hara, Steak Brew, Washington MORE SPEAKERS AND CHAIRMEN TO BE ANNOUNCED AND SAVE! Registration includes continental breakfasts, lunches, the Awards dinner, entrance to all sessions and exhibits, your work materials, and special disco entertainment and events.