Posts tagged with 80s
‘Pictures At Eleven’: How Robert Plant Framed His Post-Zeppelin Career
With the solo album ‘Pictures At Eleven’, Robert Plant stepped out of the shadows of Led Zeppelin with a new sound and a brand new band.
Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others: Behind The Smiths’ “Hypnotic” Song
Though it was given a limited single release, Some Girls Are Bigger Than Others remains one of The Smiths’ landmark songs.
Purple Rain: The Story Behind Prince’s Career-Defining Song
The song most associated with Prince, Purple Rain is an epic power ballad that embodied its creator’s search for transcendence through music.
‘Parade’: How Spandau Ballet Marched Into New Territory
Spandau Ballet were at peak fame for the ‘Parade’ album, which signalled a new approach for the former New Romantics turned soul balladeers…
Gypsy: How Fleetwood Mac Found Inspiration In Stevie Nicks’ Past
One of Fleetwood Mac’s most recognisable songs, Gypsy drew upon nostalgia and tragedy to create something timeless.
‘Misplaced Childhood’: Behind The Album That Saw Marillion Come Of Age
Majestic and dream-like, Marillion's 1985 album, ‘Misplaced Childhood’, brought the neo-prog quintet success beyond their wildest dreams.
Bloodstock Festival To Display Iron Maiden Art & Photography Exhibition
The festival's Ram Gallery will this year feature a range of work by Maiden artist Mark Wilkinson and photographer John McMurtrie.
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