POP/ROCK - Sept. 22, 1987

Tony Melendez, the armless guitarist and singer who gave a three-minute miniset for Pope John Paul II during the pontiff’s visit here last week, is learning the meaning of the term exposure . Reporters, concert promoters and agents from all over the world have contacted Melendez, the 25-year-old musician said after Mass Sunday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Chino. “It’s scary, because it has all happened so fast,� Melendez told fellow parishioners. “I ask you to pray for me.� Melendez said he has booked speaking engagements in Detroit and Spain and has been offered recording contracts from three labels.