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Chad Bowar

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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.