The Beatles in the 1980s: A Timeline
Sep07

The Beatles in the 1980s: A Timeline

On August 29, 2016, Mark David Chapman, was once again denied parole for the murder of John Lennon in December 1980. Chapman was sentenced to twenty years in prison. This is the ninth time his request for a parole has been denied. With Lennon’s name back in the news, it seemed a good time for an article about what all the former Beatles were doing in the 1980s. A few weeks ago, I published a piece focusing on just two members of the...

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John Lennon and Ringo Starr in the 1980s: A Timeline
Aug16

John Lennon and Ringo Starr in the 1980s: A Timeline

This month, the man who shot John Lennon, Mark David Chapman, will once again be up for parole. Chapman was sentenced to twenty years in prison after murdering Lennon, in December 1980. Since he became eligible for parole in 2000, Chapman has been denied eight times. August 2016 is important to Beatles fans for other reasons as well. This month marks the fiftieth anniversary of the Revolver album, which contains classics such as...

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Every Day They Read the Books: Allusive Artists of the 80s
Sep10

Every Day They Read the Books: Allusive Artists of the 80s

As a high school English teacher, I love me some allusions, those literary “shout-outs” to other texts. And as a 1980s devotee, I really appreciate 80s artists that use allusions, since it gives me an excuse to play classic tunes in class and unleash my obsession on a new, unsuspecting generation. With the new school year underway, I thought I would present my list of ten allusive 80s artists, whose works include significant...

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