A Great Song I'd Forgotten to Love: The Romantics' "What I Like About You"
Tuesday October 31, 2006
Before I start, let me offer a clarification: I am not now, nor have I ever been, an employee of VH1. And the network is not paying me to stop ... Read More
VH1 Set to Cut Loose Next Week with Gargantuan, Comprehensive Countdown of Top '80s Songs
Saturday October 28, 2006
Well, at least this will be a change of pace. Instead of complaining about VH1's dearth of music-related programming, I can now wallow in an inferiority complex when I watch ... Read More
This Week's Forgotten Gem of the '80s: The Outfield's "All the Love"
Thursday October 26, 2006
Featuring one of the decade's most addictively haunting guitar riffs and a plaintive, moving vocal performance from lead singer Tony Lewis, this tune still shines as a significant power pop ... Read More
Have Your Claws at the Ready: Feast on My Top 10 English Artists of the '80s
Monday October 23, 2006
Just to show that I'm not afraid to mix my metaphors, get your darts out and get ready to throw as I unveil my infallible, comprehensive, and absolute top 10 ... Read More
Psychedelic Furs Continue to Tour, But with Solid Core Intact
Saturday October 21, 2006
In the wake of so many '80s artists embarking on tours without core members (Journey) or even with only one original member (Guns N' Roses), it's quite refreshing to see ... Read More
This Week's Forgotten Gem of the '80s: The English Beat's "Save It For Later"
Wednesday October 18, 2006
There's nothing like the utterly random playlist of a restaurant or a grocery store sound system to remind you of a song you love and don't get an opportunity to ... Read More
'80s Hottie of the Month Sebastian Bach Will Join GNR on Fall Tour
Sunday October 15, 2006
Well, it had to happen sometime, I suppose. He of the longtime obnoxious personality and flaxen locks has said and done a number of undeniably stupid things in his two ... Read More
This Week's Forgotten Gem of the '80s: George Benson's "Turn Your Love Around"
Thursday October 12, 2006
Few artists active during the half-century history of rock music so far have displayed the broad versatility of George Benson, a sterling jazz guitarist capable also of convincing forays into ... Read More
Amid Continuing Tabloid Controversy, George Michael Presses On, Cements Wham! Reunion for Yuletide Concert
Tuesday October 10, 2006
I must say my respect for George Michael has actually risen rather than declined during the last decade, despite a persistent period of unrest for the singer that has produced ... Read More
Substance Over Style: A Merit System for '80s Lead Singers
Sunday October 8, 2006
Something about scarf-twirling, preening, cymbal-wielding or high-jumping lead singers in rock bands has always vexed me considerably. There's something fraudulent, I think about members of bands who contribute only their ... Read More
Goofy Lyrical Hair Metal Snapshot: Dangerous Toys' "Scared"
Friday October 6, 2006
Although this late-'80s hard rock band from Texas injected some much-needed raw energy to the wildly popular but increasingly syrupy hair metal genre, the group may be best known for ... Read More
This Week's Forgotten Gem of the '80s: Michael Morales' "Who Do You Give Your Love To?"
Thursday October 5, 2006
OK, so maybe "gem" is a slightly strong word in this case, but let me warn you: I'm about to get personal again. I remember hearing this impossibly catchy, moderately ... Read More
Insomniac Alert: Infomercial May Temporarily Rob You of Your Air Supply
Tuesday October 3, 2006
Well, if I actually go through with this entry, then I guess it becomes official that I have left no sense of shame... OK, then, confession time. A couple of ... Read More