The Great 80s

Newsday has a photo gallery up with all of the best hair dos from 80s metal rockers: http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/music/orl-hairgods,0,186576.photogallery

The Telegraph (UK) has come up with their top 50 Love songs of the 80s. I don’t recognize some of the songs, as they probably were not big in the states, but it is still a pretty good collection: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/arts/main.jhtml?xml=/arts/2008/02/14/bmtop50114.xml

SAV’S SHIRT UP FOR AUCTION    From Def Leppards web site:  As reported earlier, DefLeppard.com is auctioning off authentic pieces of outfits that Rick Savage wore on stage during many shows on the band’s tours in 2005, 2006 and 2007. … Continue reading →

Her True colours http://www.theage.com.au/news/music/her-true-colours/2008/02/08/1202234151686.html The girl has always wanted to have fun, but these days she wants to make a difference too. On the eve of her Australian tour, Cyndi Lauper tells Guy Blackman – in a roundabout way – … Continue reading →

Rocklahoma announces KROKUS to play Friday July 11, 2008 The Second Annual Rocklahoma to be held in Pryor, Oklahoma July 11-13 is one of the world’s premier Rock Festivals with tickets already having been sold from four out of the … Continue reading →

Why are all the great 80s retro concerts always in the UK????  Hey, old 80s stars, we in the US would like to see and hear you too!!!! Alexander O’Neal Joins Line-Up For 80s Fest http://www.sundaymail.co.uk/lifestyle/lifestyle-catchall/2008/02/10/soul-star-s-lex-appeal-for-80s-fest-78057-20314061/ By Neil Russell ALEXANDER … Continue reading →

Hooters ‘Time’ again: Philly rock-folk band’s first album in 14 years By DAVID HILTBRAND The Philadelphia Inquirer Eric Bazilian, of The Hooters, plays his octave mandolin, Jan. 28, 2008, at Elm Street Studios in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. The Hooters, a big … Continue reading →