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Monthly Archives: November 2008
The reinvention of a hit-maker
When people think of John Oates, it’s generally as in “Hall & Oates,” and he’s not surprised. His new album, 1,000 Miles of Life, is only his second solo album. The co-writer of Maneater, She’s Gone, Sara Smile, Every … Continue reading
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Duran Duran’s John Taylor to guest on Samantha Who
John Taylor is to play Christina Applegate’s boyfriend on her hit TV show “Samantha Who.” Samantha starts dating a former ’80s pop star, but doesn’t know who he is. The Duran Duran bassist will play the part of Tommy Wylder, … Continue reading
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What Becomes of ’80s Pop Stars
As W. Axl Rose of Guns N’ Roses prepares to release the band’s first album of new songs in 17 years, the British press is full of news that another 80s pop icon, Michael Jackson, will make a public … Continue reading
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For young fashion fans, the 1980s are back; ’80s look in ‘Hannah Montana’ wardrobe
As Miley Cyrus rocks out in the third season of “Hannah Montana,” she channels Madonna circa 1985. And, somehow, on this cute and playful 15-year-old, tiered miniskirts, leopard prints and fingerless gloves look good – so get ready for masses … Continue reading
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ULTRAVOX 80S LINE UP BACK TOGETHER FOR REUNION TOUR
Ultravox‘s 80s line-up comprising Warren Cann, Chris Cross, Billy Currie and singer Midge Ure are to regroup for a reunion tour starting next April. For now, the itinerary is limited to the United Kingdom. This 14 date tour will … Continue reading
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“Dynasty” Diva Joan Collins: An ’80s Icon
Actress Joan Collins, who played Alexis Carrington, John Forsythe’s vindictive ex wife on “Dynasty,” helped to set the bar when it came to malicious scheming, cat-fighting and starting fashion trends. Today, Collins continues to challenge herself with writing books … Continue reading
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Kid rock: ’80s rocker Dan Zanes finds new beat playing for children, families
In some ways, nothing has changed for Dan Zanes since he was leading roots rock band the Del Fuegos in the 1980s. He’s still hitting the road with his group in a van, still playing shows where the audience … Continue reading
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Take on Me.. The Literal Version
This is a pretty funny take on the famous 80′s video by A-Ha! The maker has added his own lyrics that have a slightly more literal take on what is happening in the video: >
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Smurfs became a hit in the 1980s, and they’ve never really gone away
Ah, to be a middle-aged Smurf. The little blue creatures may have turned 50 but they face no mid-life crisis. More than two decades removed from the height of Smurfmania in the United States, they still manage to bring in … Continue reading
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To the ’80s and back again for Patty Smyth
Singer Patty Smyth says she first noticed the phenomenon when she left the ’80s rock band Scandal and played her first solo tour in 1992. Crowds loved her hit song with Don Henley, ”Sometimes Love Just Ain’t Enough.” But … Continue reading
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