Category Archives: 80′s Artists

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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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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Madonna & Mellencamp to be inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Posted on December 13, 2007 by Adam

Yesteryear’s virgin and the 80′s artist who has changed his name numerous times are some of the newest members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The annual ceremony will be held March 10 in New York. In order … Continue reading →

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Arcade Fire – “Neon Bible” a Throwback to the 80′s?

Posted on December 11, 2007 by Adam

I stumbled upon another band that sounds very 80′s-ish while strolling through Amazon’s Best Albums of 2007 list. Arcade Fire is a Montreal-based band that is very New Wave and I couldn’t help but think of 80′s New Wave while … Continue reading →

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‘King of Pop’ might lose Neverland

Posted on November 8, 2007 by Adam

The “King of Pop” Michael Jackson risks losing his Neverland ranch in California because he is late on loan payments. This is according to documents posted online. As of mid-October, MJ owed 23.2 million dollars on a loan he took … Continue reading →

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Madonna switching labels, bags $120 million +

Posted on October 12, 2007 by Adam

Eighties (and today) pop superstar Madonna will ink a $120 million deal with Live Nation Inc. and will also give her the opportunity to tap into concert, recording, merchandising and other lucrative revenue streams. As if 80′s music mogul Madonna … Continue reading →

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New album may be in the future for Police

Posted on October 8, 2007 by Adam

There was an article that caught my eye this morning from the Associated Press about Police guitarist Andy Summers said that it is possible the Police could record some new material. In an interview the 64-year-old Summers said, “It’s sort … Continue reading →

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Photo of Axl Rose’s tattoo fading, just like our hopes

Posted on September 27, 2007 by Adam

 Thought someone would be interested in seeing this. No word about the Chinese Democracy coming out. The tattoo is just a grim reminder on how the decades are rolling by… Nice watches though Axl!

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Ted Nugent: Love Grenade – New Release, September 2007

Posted on September 13, 2007 by Adam

Sixties, 70′s, 80′s and 90′s rocker Ted Nugent releases his latest album “Love Grenade” this month. The Motor City Madman is at it again with his first studio album in 5 years, “Love Grenade” is said to be a sonic … Continue reading →

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