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Pete Townshend’s 80s Solo Success
After the death of Keith Moon, Pete Townshend spent much of the 80s doing some inventive solo work. We take a look.
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The Monkees’ Impact on Music Television
With their slapstick humor and memorable music, The Monkees were laying the groundwork for the music video. Even if they didn't know it.
80s Music in 6 Moments
In one single decade, music evolved in radical ways. Here are six key moments that helped shape the 80s.
Frank Zappa’s Last Great Record
Frank Zappa's surprise hit, "Valley Girl" overshadowed the other inventive tracks on his 80s album, "Ship Too Late to Save A Drowning Witch."
The Synthesizer: Perfect Instrument for The 80s
While the synthesizer had been used in prior decades, there was something about it that was perfectly attuned to the 80s vibe.