Throughout history, and even in literature and music, the English have typically received much credit and attention for their accomplishments, sometimes at the expense of worthy feats done by other ... Read More

Please pardon me for getting a little more personal than usual for this installment of this regular feature, but I don't care how much sex appeal Madonna flaunted and Sheena ... Read More

If you're a fan of '80s music, you're probably already painfully aware of the dearth of opportunity you have to see your favorite vintage music videos from 15, 20 and ... Read More

Following a cocaine arrest last October and more legal troubles less than a month ago, the indignities for Boy George continue to pile up. Last week the remaining members of ... Read More

Confused yet? That's right, if you wish to celebrate the 25th birthday of one of cable television's most influential and enduring networks (believe it or not, I am talking about ... Read More

In 1985, John Mellencamp, Willie Nelson and friends worked together to organize the first Farm Aid benefit concert to help struggling family farmers in America, an issue close to Mellencamp ... Read More

Although he had far more of an impact in his homeland than in the States, British singer/songwriter Nik Kershaw was a memorable '80s figure as somewhat of a teen idol ... Read More

Throughout the '80s it could never be said that Prince was exactly underappreciated. After all, he was one of the biggest stars of the era and enjoyed plenty of riches ... Read More

Madonna is undoubtedly one of those rare '80s artists who continues to record and tour 25 years after her emergence while never having to make a comeback during that time. ... Read More

When was the last time you heard a song that made you do about a half-dozen auditory double-takes before resolving to research exhaustively like you never even did in college ... Read More

Let's forget for a moment that Ronald Reagan was in office and just concentrate on the fact that the quality of pop music had perhaps never been better than the ... Read More

Next month MTV will complete its 25th year of existence as a music industry mover and shaker. Although specific commemorative events designed to celebrate that momentous anniversary have not yet ... Read More