Where Are They Now? The 23 Artists Who Hit No. 1 in 1985–40 Years Later
Madonna. Phil Collins. Lionel. A-ha. Tears For Fears. Wham! 🎤 Revisit every artist who hit No. 1 in 1985—how it was then, and what they’re doing now. (September 8, 2025)…
‘American Songwriter’ Nails the ‘80s Vibe with 13 Essential Hits, But Misses Two
A recent article in the online publication American Songwriter named 13 songs as the ones that “captured the essence of the 1980s.” The list was the work (and opinion) of…
The ’80s Two Best Pop Duos? Chicagoans Got a Treat This Week
On Monday, May 15, 2017, I got to see two of the best bands of the 1980s in the same concert here in the Chicagoland area. Both were duos. One…
The 76 Greatest British Artists Since 1964 – An American’s Perspective!
As Americans begin the annual celebration of our independence from Great Britain, officially established on July 4, 1776, I’m reminded that this is also the 40th year since our big…
An ’80s Party To Remember!
We love the ’80s! Last weekend, iHeartRadio threw one of the best ’80s parties on the planet, with six special guest stars that combined to make everyone in attendance (including…