My Audition for The Ramones
When The Ramones were looking for a new bass player in the late 1980s, Robert Burke Warren secured an audition. It was certainly a memorable experience.
Howard Jones – Things Keep Getting Better
He was one of those ’80s musicians with interesting hair. Since then, Howard Jones has changed that hair, but not his music-making philosophy.
Maria McKee’s Next Act
She first made her name in the ’80s as the singer for Lone Justice. Since then, Maria McKee has been going strong, working on a solo career and films.
The “Other” Live Aid Guy: Midge Ure
What’s your encore after creating Live Aid, one of the biggest concerts in history? Midge Ure has reinvented himself – while still helping others.
The Adele of the ’80s: Alison Moyet
Alison Moyet’s warm, bluesy voice wove through keyboardist Vince Clarke’s sinuous synth lines on hits like “Situation” and “Don’t Go.”