Reconnecting with an Old Friend
Sunday April 30, 2006
As a cliche, the phrase "Absence makes the heart grow fonder" may occasionally be true, but most of the time it's just a steaming pile of solid waste. I've particularly ... Read More
'80s Hottie of the Week, Vicki Peterson
Sunday April 23, 2006
I know, I know. When you consider the hotness quotient of the Bangles, you're supposed to go directly into a treatise on the appeal of lead singer/frontwoman Susannah Hoffs. But ... Read More
Asia Reunion Far From Sure Thing
Sunday April 23, 2006
Previously in this space, I rather misanthropically grumbled about the usual preponderance of retro rock tours scheduled for this summer. In too many cases, such reunions spring from the most ... Read More
Tolerance of Visual Nonsense
Sunday April 16, 2006
So I spent a little time this weekend watching VH1 Classic. Yeah, I know that's a risky admission, but if you're visiting this website you can't question the behavior too ... Read More
'80s Hottie of the Week, Gregory Abbott
Sunday April 16, 2006
It's that time of the week again, time for me to drool over a guy. So give me a second so I can work myself up to it.
OK, I'm ready ... Read More
'80s Hottie of the Week, Sheena Easton
Sunday April 9, 2006
If you were remotely adolescent, pubescent or at all hormonal in the mid-'80s, you surely have images from several of Sheena Easton's music videos burned into the part of your ... Read More
The Benefits of a Subtle Name Change: the New Cars
Sunday April 9, 2006
Recently in this space I questioned the decisions by some '80s bands to regroup, make new records and tour, often without key members from their heyday. The situation with the ... Read More
'80s Hottie of the Week, Corey Hart
Saturday April 1, 2006
Looking like a combination of James Dean and Val Kilmer couldn't have been too detrimental to Canadian Corey Hart's attempts to get a record deal, but the pleasant surprise is ... Read More