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by Amy Hughes April 27, 2023 Comments1

“We Are The World”: Could It Happen Today?

The recording of “We Are The World” was one of the biggest 80s charity music events. And it was a little more than crazy.

by Sherry Thomas November 12, 2021 Comments2

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They started as sock hops then morphed into legendary arena shows. The new book, “Rock Concert,” traces the rise of a cultural touchstone.

by Eoghan Lyng February 15, 2021 Comments1

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Whether we were camped out watching MTV or some of the darker cartoons or miniseries, 80s TV had a darker subtext as this new book shows.

by Eoghan Lyng August 8, 2020 Comments2

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For their fourth album, U2 channeled deeper aspects of both America and their native Ireland. It proved one of their most interesting.

by Eoghan Lyng June 27, 2020 Comments3

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Big Country had one of the most distinctive sounds of the 80s. And they continue to share unreleased music. Guitarist Bruce Watson catches us up.