Is ‘Just Like Heaven’ The Best 80s New Wave Song?
In the 80s there were plenty of new wave bands that stepped on to the scene with massive hits. The Cure is one of those bands and “Just Like Heaven” is one of it’s major hits. However, is it worthy of taking on the role of being he best 80s new wave song? “Just Like Heaven” featured a beautiful guitar solo and that signature 80s electronic synthesizer that made some many incredible tracks pop. Meanwhile,...
Chris Cornell of Soundgarden and Audioslave Dead At 52
Chris Cornell was considered as one of the founding voices when it came to the late 80s and early 90s grunge movement. On Wednesday night, May 17, Cornell, was reported dead. “Cornell, 52, was in Detroit performing with Soundgarden, which had embarked on a US tour in April,” according to CNN. “His passing was ‘sudden and unexpected,’ his representative, Brian.” What many may not know is that the...
Bon Jovi’s ‘I’ll Be There For You’ Topped Billboard’s Hot 100 28 Years Ago
In 1989 Bon Jovi was on top the world. There was one hit in particular that earned them two weeks on the Billboard Hot 100‘s top spot. The classic rock ballad, “I’ll Be There For You,” ruled the charts for a couple of weeks before being taken over by Paula Abdul. I’ll be there for you These five words I swear to you When you breathe I want to be the air for you I’ll be there for you I’d live...
Stranger Things Star Finn Wolfhard Covers New Order’s ‘Age Of Consent’
We’ve spoken plenty of times about Stranger Things and how well they pay homage to the 80s. That has now been intensified as one of the shows stars, Finn Wolfhard and his band covers New Order’s 80s classic “Age Of Consent.” The cover was done for an 80s benefit concert which also featured 80s parody man Weird Al Yankovic. If that wasn’t enough, you may remember our report on the new reboot of Stephen...
Art From Pink Floyd’s ‘The Wall’ Expected To Sell For Millions
The Wall film featured dark and powerful art by Gerald Scarfe, which will be the subject of the San Francisco Art Exchange. In 1982, Pink Floyd unleashed a powerful film that followed the madness of a rock star’s troubling career. Now, the art from the film is expected to be sold for millions. “The show will present more than $5 million of the most recognizable artworks over a broad price range related to Pink...
