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Today In 80s Music History

Today In 80s Music History

Today In 80s Music History

October 15th – Today In 80s Music History

On October 15th, 1988, UB40 reached the #1 spot in the U.S. with their cover version of Neil Diamond’s “Red, Red Wine”. The song…

October 15, 2022

Today In 80s Music History

October 14th – Today In 80s Music History

80s star Thomas Dolby celebrates his birthday on October 14th. He was born in 1958.   80s heavy metal star, Twisted Sister Drummer A.J….

October 14, 2022

Today In 80s Music History

October 13th – Today In 80s Music History

On October 13th 1984, Stevie Wonder landed at the #1 spot with his hit single “I Just Called To Say I Love You”.  …

October 13, 2022

Today In 80s Music History

September 19th – Today In 80s Music History

On September 19th, 1981, The Rolling Stones’ “Tattoo You” album lands at #1 on the U.S. Charts and would hold that position for 9…

September 19, 2022

Today In 80s Music History

September 18th – Today In 80s Music History

On September 18th, 1983, KISS appear for the first time ever without their trademarked makeup. The big reveal was made during a special MTV…

September 18, 2022

Today In 80s Music History

September 17th – Today In 80s Music History

 Tubes singer Fee Waybill is born on September 17th, 1950. The Tubes were one of the early bands featured on MTV in heavy rotation…

September 17, 2022

Today In 80s Music History

September 16th – Today In 80s Music History

On September 16th, 1985 – Kate Bush releases her new album “Hounds Of Love”, her fifth studio album, featuring her most well-known hit “Running…

September 16, 2022

Today In 80s Music History

September 15th – Today In 80s Music History

September 15th 2019 – Cars singer Rik Ocasek is found dead. He was 75 years old. The Cars were all over MTV and the…

September 15, 2022

Today In 80s Music History

September 14th – Today In 80s Music History

The first MTV Video Awards show was held with David Bowie winning “Video Of The Year” for his smash single “China Girl”.

September 14, 2022

Today In 80s Music History

September 13th – Today In 80s Music History

Today In 80s Music History September 13th On September 13th, 1986 -Berlin takes the top slot in the U.S. for the #1 smash single…

September 13, 2022

Today In 80s Music History

September 12th – Today In 80s Music History

Today in 80s Music History – September 12th     Aerosmith Release their 10th studio album “Pump” featuring the singles “Love In An Elevator”,…

September 12, 2022

80s Rock & Pop

The Pretenders' Chrissie Hynde Wants Nothing To Do With The Rock Hall of Fame...Even After Being Inducted

80s Rock & Pop

The Pretenders’ Chrissie Hynde Wants Nothing To Do With The Rock Hall of Fame…Even After Being Inducted

Chrissie Hynde, the vocalist for the Pretenders, took to social media to vent her frustrations with the Rock N’ Roll Hall Of Fame, even...

3 days ago

80s Rock & Pop

Listen To The First New Single By Billy Squier in 25 Years “Harder On A Woman”

Often reclusive rock star Billy Squier has returned with his first new song in 25 years. The new track called “Harder On A Woman”...

March 9, 2023

80s Rock & Pop

80s Superstar Lionel Richie Announces Tour With Earth Wind And Fire

Lionel Richie has announced the tour of a lifetime performing his solo hits on tour along with Earth Wind and Fire. Lionel Richie /...

March 8, 2023
80s Singer Kenny Loggins (Known For Footloose, Top Gun) Announces Final Tour 80s Singer Kenny Loggins (Known For Footloose, Top Gun) Announces Final Tour

80s Rock & Pop

80s Singer Kenny Loggins (Known For Footloose, Top Gun) Announces Final Tour

Kenny Loggins has announced his final concert tour.  The “This Is It” tour will kick off on March 10 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts...

March 6, 2023
Debbie Gibson Pays Heartwarming Tribute To Her Late Mother Debbie Gibson Pays Heartwarming Tribute To Her Late Mother

80s Rock & Pop

Debbie Gibson Pays Heartwarming Tribute To Her Late Mother

80s Icon Debbie Gibson recently shared this post on her Facebook page in a moving tribute to her Mother: We covered a lot of...

February 20, 2023

80s Rock & Pop

Duran Duran Announces 2023 North American Arena Tour

DURAN DURAN ANNOUNCE 2023 NORTH AMERICAN FUTURE PAST ARENA TOUR. BRITISH ROCK BAND BASTILLE JOIN  NILE RODGERS & CHIC AS SPECIAL GUESTS ON ALL DATES PRE-SALE BEGINS FEBRUARY...

February 12, 2023

Alternative-Punk-Electronic

U.K. Subs To Release Live Album "Music Machine London 8/8/80"

Alternative / Punk

U.K. Subs To Release Live Album “Music Machine London 8/8/80”

The UK Subs will release the previously unreleased album Music Machine London 8/8/80 on May 19, 2023. • Vintage live show from the British...

5 days ago

Alternative / Punk

My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult Add More Dates To “The Evil Eye” Tour

In celebration of 36 years, MY LIFE WITH THE THRILL KILL KULT will hit the road after a four-year hiatus. The “Evil Eye Tour”...

March 15, 2023
Agnostic Front's Vinnie Stigma Immortalized As New Throbblehead Figure Agnostic Front's Vinnie Stigma Immortalized As New Throbblehead Figure

Alternative / Punk

Agnostic Front’s Vinnie Stigma Immortalized As New Throbblehead Figure

Vinnie Stigma, the godfather of NYHC and frontman of AGNOSTIC FRONT, has joined the Throbblehead crew. The statue is limited to 500 numbered units,...

March 12, 2023
White Stripes Releases 20th Anniversary Edition Of Elephant Album Deluxe Edition White Stripes Releases 20th Anniversary Edition Of Elephant Album Deluxe Edition

Alternative / Punk

White Stripes Releases 20th Anniversary Edition Of Elephant Album Deluxe Edition

In honor of the 20th Anniversary of Elephant, The White Stripes are celebrating with two special releases! Largely recorded over two weeks in April...

March 12, 2023
Watch Brand New Killing Joke Video For "Full Spectrum Dominance" Watch Brand New Killing Joke Video For "Full Spectrum Dominance"

Alternative / Punk

Watch Brand New Killing Joke Video For “Full Spectrum Dominance”

KILLING JOKE are proud to announce the release of brand new single, “Full Spectrum Dominance”, via Spinefarm, to celebrate their sold-out headline show at London’s...

March 10, 2023

Alternative / Punk

Listen To Sex Pistol Glen Matlock’s New Song “Magic Carpet Ride”

Hot on the heels of his politically-charged radio single “Head On A Stick”, Sex Pistols bassist and Rock Hall Of Fame inductee Glen Matlock has today released...

March 4, 2023

Rock News

Pink Floyd Release 50th Anniversary Dark Side Of The Moon Deluxe Box Set

Rock

Pink Floyd Release 50th Anniversary Dark Side Of The Moon Deluxe Box Set

Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side Of The Moon is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a deluxe box set to commemorate one of the best-selling...

March 14, 2023
Laura Cox Delivers Knockout Blow with New Album “Head Above Water” Laura Cox Delivers Knockout Blow with New Album “Head Above Water”

Music Reviews

Laura Cox Delivers Knockout Blow with New Album “Head Above Water”

Laura Cox has been blazing a trail on the French and European rock/blues scene over the past 11 years, but she has been largely...

January 17, 2023

Rock

Jeff Beck Dead At 78

Considered by many to be one of the best rock guitarists of all time, Beck died peacefully after a short battle with bacterial meningitis....

January 11, 2023
2 Must-Have Jimi Hendrix Releases 2 Must-Have Jimi Hendrix Releases

Rock

2 Must-Have Jimi Hendrix Releases Out Now

Jimi Hendrix — Burning Desire On these studio recordings with bassist Billy Cox and drummer Buddy Miles in the wake of the dissolution of the...

November 25, 2022
Watch The Music Video That Killed Rock Super Star Billy Squier's Career Watch The Music Video That Killed Rock Super Star Billy Squier's Career

80s Rock & Pop

Watch The Music Video That Killed Rock Super Star Billy Squier’s Career

#billysquier

November 21, 2022
Tom Petty Estate Pursues Legal Action Against Kari Lake's Use Of "I Won't Back Down" in Campaign Tom Petty Estate Pursues Legal Action Against Kari Lake's Use Of "I Won't Back Down" in Campaign

80s Rock & Pop

Tom Petty Estate Pursues Legal Action Against Kari Lake’s Use Of “I Won’t Back Down” in Campaign

Tom Petty Estate Pursues Legal Action Against Kari Lake's Use Of "I Won't Back Down" in Campaign

November 19, 2022

Hard Rock & Metal News

Happy Birthday To Ratt Vocalist Stephen Pearcy Who Turns 64 Today!

Hard Rock & Metal

Listen To Ratt’s Stephen Pearcy’s New Cover Version Of Dion’s 1961 Hit Song “The Wanderer”

Check out Ratt frontman Stephen Pearcy’s homage to the 60’s Go-Go scene! Pearcy is never far from the studio and constantly writing, recording, and...

16 hours ago
Watch Video For New Heaven's Edge Song "What Could've Been" Watch Video For New Heaven's Edge Song "What Could've Been"

Hard Rock & Metal

Watch Video For New Heaven’s Edge Song “What Could’ve Been”

Jump in your time machine, because we’re going back to the good old days, but 2023 style! The latest HEAVENS EDGE single, “What Could’ve...

21 hours ago
Watch New Video From Thrash Supergroup DIETH Featuring Members Of Megadeth, Entombed A.D., And Decapitated) Watch New Video From Thrash Supergroup DIETH Featuring Members Of Megadeth, Entombed A.D., And Decapitated)

Hard Rock & Metal

Watch New Video From Thrash Supergroup DIETH Featuring Members Of Megadeth, Entombed A.D., And Decapitated)

Death thrash force DIETH – featuring the iconic line-up of Grammy Award winning bassist David Ellefson (ex-Megadeth), Swedish Grammy nominated guitarist/vocalist Guilherme Miranda (ex-Entombed...

1 day ago
DAVE LOMBARDO (EX-SLAYER) TO RELEASE DEBUT SOLO ALBUM: RITES OF PERCUSSION DAVE LOMBARDO (EX-SLAYER) TO RELEASE DEBUT SOLO ALBUM: RITES OF PERCUSSION

Hard Rock & Metal

DAVE LOMBARDO (EX-SLAYER) TO RELEASE DEBUT SOLO ALBUM: RITES OF PERCUSSION

Dave Lombardo, inarguably one of the most influential, innovative and prolific drummers of modern music, releases his debut solo album, Rites of Percussion, on...

1 day ago
Def Leppard Drummer Comments On Recent Violent Attack Against Him Def Leppard Drummer Comments On Recent Violent Attack Against Him

Hard Rock & Metal

Def Leppard Drummer Comments On Recent Violent Attack Against Him

On March 13th, Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen was attacked outside of his hotel in Fort Lauderdale Florida by a man who rushed him...

3 days ago
Manowar Co-Founder Ross The Boss Releases New Album "Legacy Of Blood, Fire & Steel" Manowar Co-Founder Ross The Boss Releases New Album "Legacy Of Blood, Fire & Steel"

Hard Rock & Metal

Manowar Co-Founder Ross The Boss Releases New Album “Legacy Of Blood, Fire & Steel”

ROSS THE BOSS releases compilation album ‘Legacy Of Blood, Fire &  Steel‘ on 28th April, out on AFM Records.  When the style-defining artists of the...

3 days ago