80s Country Star George Strait to Receive Texan of the Year Honor
Entertainer and “King of Country Music” George Strait has been named the 2018 Texan of the Year by the Texas Legislative Conference, the well-known annual statewide forum that is marking its 52nd year next March. 80s Country Star George Strait to Receive Texan of the Year Honor Strait will be presented with the award Thursday evening, March 22 at the New Braunfels Civic/Convention Center. He will be joining an array of...
80s Shoulder Pads Won’t Go Away
When it comes to 80s shoulder pads, we should probably stop trying to get rid of them. Why? Because every time we do, some modern day celebrity decides to make a fashion statement by bringing them back. 80s Shoulder Pads Won’t Go Away That is exactly what former One Direction member, Harry Styles did at a recent show. He brought them back and even added a few elements of the 70s for a dual decade flashback. “Shoulder pads....
George Michael’s ‘Listen Without Prejudice / MTV Unplugged’ on Course For No. 1
Over 27 years from its initial release, the reissued version of George Michael’s Listen Without Prejudice featuring an all new MTV Unplugged session is on course to be number one on the UK album chart. George Michael’s ‘Listen Without Prejudice / MTV Unplugged’ on Course For No. 1 “The Listen Without Prejudice re-release coincides with the airing of a documentary about the ex-Wham! singer’s career,...
Three 80s Lionel Richie Albums to Return on Vinyl
On December 8, Motown/UMe will release three albums on vinyl from one of the most successful solo artists in Pop/R&B crossover history, Lionel Richie. Three 80s Lionel Richie Albums to Return on Vinyl The albums include — 1982’s Lionel Richie, 1983’s Can’t Slow Down, and 1985’s Dancing On The Ceiling — sealed the recent Kennedy Center Honoree’s legacy as one of the most popular singer/songwriters of...
Fun Facts From the Early 1980s
The first years of the 8os were filled with things like PacMan and lower prices than we’ve seen in years. For more early 80s fun facts, read here: Fun Facts From the Early 1980s 1980 In January 1980, Gold reached a record high of $850 per ounce. PacMan arcade was created. Ronald Reagan was elected as President of the United States. Post It Notes were released. The Blues Brothers, The Shining, and the Empire Strikes Back were...
