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Number One Singles Of 1984
Profile of the songs that topped the charts in 1984.
Number One Singles Of 1983
A profile of the number one singles of 1983.
Number 1 Music Singles of 1982
A summary of the number one singles of 1982.
The Cure Reissues Seventeen Seconds, Faith and Pornography
A profile of the reissues of The Cure's early '80s albums Seventeen Seconds, Faith and Pornography.
Number One Singles Of 1981
The songs that hit the top of the charts in 1981.
Cocteau Twins Reunite
The '80s band Cocteau Twins are reuniting.
VH1 Classic Metal Mania: Stripped CD
Profile of the CD VH1 Classic Metal Mania: Stripped which contains acoustic versions of some of the biggest metal ballads.
Number One Singles Of 1980
A list and profile of the number one singles of 1980.
Live Aid DVD Set
Profile of the newly released Live Aid DVD set.
R.E.M. Latest Album: Around The Sun
Profile of R.E.M. and their latest album, Around The Sun.
New CD: Left Of The Dial: Dispatches From The '80s Underground
Profile of the new 4 CD box set Left Of The Dial: Dispatches From The '80s Underground
Duran Duran Box Set
Duran Duran has released a box set of their first three albums, Duran Duran, Rio and Seven And The Ragged Tiger.
Interview With Vicki Peterson of The Bangles
Vicki talks about how the Bangles were formed and her experience as a performer.
Morrissey - You Are The Quarry
Profile of Morrissey and his latest album, You Are The Quarry.
Great 1980s Song Remakes
What '80s tunes are being remade for the summer
'80s Influenced: Frost and Men At Work
What the band Frost is to Men At Work and some information on the latest from Colin Hay.
Books About 80s Entertainment and Culture
Recommendations of books that best depict the 80s music and culture.
Song Remakes in 2002
Remakes of old songs that are hot this summer!
Update: Pat Benatar
Find out what Pat Benatar has been up to since 1997.
Punk Grrl Pioneer: Joan Jett
Grrl punk pioneer Joan Jett, what she has done and is doing now.
Sebastian Bach: The Man and His Music
Sebastian Bach's career started in 1989 with Skid Row.
Musicians Who Made the Most Money in 2001
The year end tallies of the top acts - most are from the '80s or influenced by them
Boy George the DJ
Boy George's DJ gigs and professional life.
Animotion Together Again
Animotion is back together and doing a short tour.
The Go-Go's Get Back Together
The Go-Go's are back with a new studio album in 17 years and a 18 month tour.
The Bangles Are Back
All about The Bangles reunion and individually from their break-up in 1989.
Mayfield Under New Name of Curt Smith
Updated information on Curt Smith (ex-Tears For Fears) on music, acting and managing.
Sheena Easton is Back With New CD
What Sheena is doing now and her career: singing, acting, retailing
Metallica: A Big Transition From the 80s to the 90s
Metallica had their start in the '80s but they rose to mega-success in the '90s and created some controversy along the way.
Berlin: Sacred and Profrane
Berlin is back with a new CD with a strange title
Update: Arcanum
What has Arcanum done since 1997.
Update: Time-Life 80s Music Collection Increases
Time-Life has a new series of 80s music called Take Two.
Ex-Duraner John Taylor: Music and Movies
Find out what ex-Duran Duran bassist's current music sound is like and what he is up to now.
Glass Tiger: Are They Roaring Again?
Are they on the comeback trail? Find out where this Canadian band has been and where they are going now.
Update: Howard Jones 2000
Howard Jones continues to release CDs and make tours.
A-ha: Norwegian Trio on the Upswing
What has this Norwegian pop act been up to?
Update on U2: Where Are They Now?
Where is U2 going for 2000?
Rhino Records: Millennium Party Plus Some
Rhino Records has a new series out. One can always count on them for '80s action.
Duran Duran Return With an Album
Will Duran Duran be able to make it back in 2000? They have a new deal and album.
Commercials Using 80s Songs
It's good to hear those '80s songs again on television.
Update: Tina Turner and Cyndi Lauper
What's new with Tina Turner and Cyndi Lauper.
Update: Depeche Mode and INXS
Update article for earliest article on Depeche Mode and INXS.
Blondie: A New CD and a Tour
Original punk group Blondie is back again.
Rick Springfield: Singer and Actor
Rick Springfield is back in town with a new CD called "Karma" and a new acting gig on "Suddenly Susan".
Richard Marx: Ballads and Adult Contemporary Music
Richard Marx is gearing for an important 1999 career shakes and moves.
Nancy Boy: Influenced by the 80s
Nancy Boy is influenced by pop/glam rock.
Heart: Putting Seattle on the Map
Heart is currently broadcasting a Behind the Music special and has some more things in the works.
Motley Crue: Fools or Wisemen?
Motley Crue's latest adventures
Eurythmics Rhyming Again!...sort of
Eurthymics are reuniting for one night in 1999 and possibly more.
Christmas Music From Various '80s Musicians
Recommended CDs for the Christmas season.
Adam and the Ants Reuniting
The artists in this band are getting together again.
Julian Lennon: Back on Track
Family musical roots begin in the 50s and 60s.
Where is Corey Hart?
Is his career over or just stalled?
Billy Idol: A Rebel With An Attitude
In the 80s, Billy was known for his sneer and wearing leather.
Glam Rock : RATT
One of the most prolific bands in the mid-80s
Glam Rock: Poison On A Comeback?
Poison seemed to disappear but may have signed a new record deal.
GlamRock: Def Leppard
Def Leppard a group from the 80s continues into the 90s
Did George Michael Get Whammed?
George Michael's arrest and history and future.
Thompson Twins are Babbling?
Update on the Thompson Twins and recent '80s music news.
80s Soundtracks in 90s Movies
The Wedding Singer, Grosse Point Blank and Romy & Michelle's High School Reunion feature songs from the 1980s
A Brief Biography of Madonna in the 80s and 90s
Madonna has endured from the '80s into the '90s. And beyond?
Geffen Records: Vintage 80s, Volume I and II
Review of Geffen Vintage 80s CDs.
Mourning Michael Hutchence: 1960-1997
Obituary of INXs lead singer Michael Hutchence.
Pat Benatar CD: Innamorating
Profile of Pat Benatar and her album Innamorata.
Mayfield: ex-Tears For Fears Has A New Band and Outlook
Curt Smith's new band Mayfield.
Entering Medazzaland with Duran Duran
Review of Duran Duran's CD Medazzaland.
Arcanum: Pop Electronica Band From Georgia
An introduction to a good indie pop band.
Time Life has some '80s Music
Time Life 80s CD collection has been released.
HoJo Howard Jones Has a New CD!
Profile of Howard Jones.
New CDs from Depeche Mode and INXS
The return of the old guard is here.