cnanges ana Trequentmusical variations nave become the only realconstant factof the group's life. Now, a decade after BS&T becameone of the first rock groups to.full make use ofhorns andbegan to define new realms of jazz-rock, the group emerges with the most solid line-up it's had since those earliest days. Although the band has undergone numerous personnel changes since its inception, there is a basic innovative spirit and overall instrumental quality which binds the new band to its predecessors. As if to complete the cycle of changes, BS&T was rejoined by lead singer David Clayton-Thomas application f o r p o s i t i o o f n in the late stages of 1974. Clayton-Thomas, of course, was the cornerstone of the group during its STORE MANNEQUIN most successful period from 1969 to 1971, singing When answering this application, you must be completely andhonest co-arranging their three biggest hits, "You Thus we can see if you meet all the stiff requirements. You mustMade Me beSo Very Happy," "Spinning Wheel," and "And a total no-mind if you even hope to be considered. When I Die," all of which were certified Gold by PERSONAL INFORMATION: the R.I.A.A. for sales in excess of one million NAME: (without looking)__________________ copies. Thomas’ return has not only given the If you answered yes to the first question, you havegroup greater stability, but also more versatility; already passed the first test of being a no-mind. already confident of its instrumental skills, BS&T SEX: Male feels that the addition of a strong lead singer j Female was all that was needed to put the group back in ? All of the Above the aesthetic and commercial forefront of the jazz- I* None of the Above rock field it helped to create. The first "rer... HEIGHT: More union" album, NEW CITY, was a critical and popular ill Less success, finishing among the top three albums of I None 1975 as chosen by the readers of Downbeat. They PHYSICAL CONDITION: Normal?________________ have recently released a follow-up album, More If you answered yes, you are our kind of body. We Than Ever. Reprinted from BS&T release I compared you to less than normal. If you answered no, you still have a chance because you were too fried to see the joke. EpUALIFICATIONS: (yes or no) I* Are you alive? If you don't know, see if you are breathing*. H Have you flown down the Whippeee River? I Have you seen God? If yes, how many times? Do you know what? Do you like old beerLns c< : Do you belive in the statement: Tripping and smoking is all that I do. Can you react? Or are you passed that s age. BS&T on to page34 for the correct answers. Blood Sweat and Tears begins 1977 with a new H* feys®3 record label, ABC.^ Armed with tremendous enthusiasm Iff** sure you have already filled out page 2 completely before going for this new affiliation, they will record not only on page . BS&T albums, but will record an instrumental album 1 as well, while David Clayton-Thomas records a solo album. BS&T expects to release their first album on ABC Records in March of this year, to coincide with the start of a major American Tour. • > How long have you been taking aru^s Blood, Sweat and Tears now consists of: you remember* yeaterday? David Clayton-Thomas.... Vocals ^hat was on page2? Dave Bargeron........... Tenor and Bass Trombone, Who was ErmaP u k einhand? Tuba, Baritone Horn, - What was her cars hair color. Bass Trumpet, and Conga | S ^ialT^XrS-ty is°£reditary. You get it from your Forrest Buchtel......... Trumpet, Flugelhorn Tony Klatka............. Trumpet, Flugelhorn children."? Roy McCurdy............. Drums P I ’'! Question nusibcr? u still read and write? Mike Stern.............. Electric Guitar P J Have u attainedcollege? If woln«t shells) Larry Willis............ Fender Rhodes, Acoustic fg|r Have you taken any nard ciiu. Piano, Cl avinet, Organ you motherT s na-cr*a? Bill Tillman........... .Alto, Tenor and Soprano ‘r v; Tt»lppppin^orT? Saxophones, Flute, and Background Vocals » a Wlacl: Spruce? You.rfe Hired! Danny Trifan............ Bass Guitar.