The ’80s lasted until 1991: The hits from spring 25 years ago
History declares the ‘80s ended on Dec. 31, 1989, but the decade was still alive and well on the radio in the early ‘90s (at least until Nirvana showed up). You’ll hear the ‘80s all over the top 30 songs from a recent countdown aired on XMs 90s on 9. We’ll reveal six songs a day each day this week. The hits from spring 25 years ago 24.) “Love Is A Wonderful Thing,” Michael Bolton Nobody symbolized the impermanence of the ‘80s quite...
5 Best New Kids On The Block Songs
When it comes to boy bands, some would argue that New Kids On The Block was the foundation for the Backstreet Boys and N*N*SYNC in terms of the lyrical content and pop sound. New Kids On The Block enjoyed plenty of worldwide success due to their catchy tunes and well the appeal that they had on the ladies. They were one of the defining acts of the late 80s when it came to pop music. Together, Donnie Wahlberg, Jordan Knight, Joey...
Prepare for The End with these Motley Crue videos
Legendary Sunset Strip band Motley Crue retired last Dec. 31, when the infamous foursome completed a two-year farewell tour with a show in Los Angeles. Of course, many artists have put together a “farewell tour” and performed a “last concert,” only to come back a year or two or five years later. But few bands have gone to such lengths to prevent a comeback as Motley Crue, which signed a “cessation of touring agreement” prior to...
Prince Found Dead At the Age of 57
One of the most influential musicians of the 80s, Prince has been found dead at the age of 57. “Prince’s body was discovered at his Paisley Park compound in Minnesota early Thursday morning,” according to TMZ. “Multiple sources connected to the singer confirmed he had passed.” The report also stated that prior to his most recent concert, Prince had a medical emergency that but upon performing he assured...
Reexamining Eric Clapton’s Work In The 1980s
Recently, I went on a trip to Antigua, and within walking distance of our resort was a big house that my brother-in-law claimed belonged to Eric Clapton. I never got confirmation whether that was true (I didn’t hear “Wonderful Tonight” wafting from the windows or anything), although Clapton apparently has an estate (or two) somewhere on the island, as well as a drug rehabilitation center, which he opened in 1998. And the brilliant,...
