Word: christian
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Although Men of Clay was the only Harvard band at Rising Star that night, it is far from the only band at the University. While Men of Clay features a fusion jazz sound, Christian and the Infidels say they play "strictly rock and roll." The Rhythm Method concentrates on pure pop music...
Most undergraduate bands get their start playing on campus at house committee parties. The busiest times for bands on campus include Halloween, Valentine's Day and Head of the Charles weekend, says Nevin D. Steinberg '89, who plays bass for Christian and the Infidels...
...campus, the bands tend to play cover tunes--songs made famous by other groups--because students are more interested in hearing music that they know, band members say. "It's tough, because Harvard students don't want to hear original music," says Michael R. Greenspan '88, who plays with Christian and the Infidels...
Says Lowell House committee chairman Megan K. Jenks '89, "We usually hire Christian and the Infidels because they play covers with a few originals...
...used to inviting him and getting me instead." She is often referred to as his muse, but she denies it. "I'm not a muse, but I amuse him," she says. "I'm not at his feet adoringly, but he can count on me for an objective opinion. Christian designs for a woman with a strong personality. For him I represent the humor and acidity of the Parisienne...