Monthly Archives: January 2008

New 80′s band CD releases, including Adam And The Ants, Blow Monkeys, Paul Young & more!

Posted on January 23, 2008 by Adam

Here are a few recent 80′s band CD releases that might be of interest:   Digging Your Scene: The Best Of The Blow Monkeys   Ain’t No Sunshine: The Best Of Bill Withers   Wherever I Lay My Hat: The … Continue reading →

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80s Cover Band: The Mega 80s!

Posted on January 22, 2008 by Adam

I just recently came across a website for a band called The Mega 80s and thought it would be great to share this information with my readers and visitors. Mega 80s is based in Michigan and their website (www.mega80s.com), indicates … Continue reading →

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Daughtry Wanted Dead Or Alive – American Idol season 7 begins tonight

Posted on January 15, 2008 by Adam

I thought with American Idol 7 starting tonight, what is more fitting than having a former AI contestant (one of my favorites) Chris Daughtry’s video on 80s-Music.net. Here he is covering one of the greatest 80′s songs of all time … Continue reading →

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Twisted Sister helps kids with autism

Posted on January 2, 2008 by Adam

Twisted Sister’s Dee Snider and Jay Jay French recently stopped by the VH1 Classic offices to present Autism Speaks/Cure Autism Now with a check for $17,000. The check represents the proceeds from TWISTED SISTER’s “A Twisted Christmas“, the rockin’ holiday … Continue reading →

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80s band Dead Or Alive singer sues plastic surgeon

Posted on January 2, 2008 by Adam

[originally published 01/26/07](Launch) Pete Burns, the flamboyant lead singer ’80s band Dead Or Alive, has filed a lawsuit against a London plastic surgeon for allegedly making him look “physically repulsive.” The androgynous frontman, most famous for the hit “You Spin … Continue reading →

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