McCurdy was influenced at an early age by the first appearance of The Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show. After teaching himself guitar and participating in several high school bands, he went on to front Yipes! in the late 1970s, formed with fellow University of Wisconsin students. Often described as a power pop or new wave band, Yipes! enjoyed some moderate success after being signed to RCA/Millennium in 1978. However, the label dropped the band after only a few years
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UW–Madison students can attend a free studio class with 18x GRAMMY nominee Branford Marsalis.
Formed in 1986, the Branford Marsalis Quartet has celebrated three virtually uninterrupted decades of existence and is revered for its uncompromising interpretation of original compositions and jazz classics.
Join DJ Nick Nice for a Nonny Silent Disco Dance Party on the Union Terrace, Thursday 1 May 2025.
This is a past event and has been archived for reference.