Posts tagged with 80s
Purple Rain: How Prince Stormed His Way To Superstardom With One Album
Creating the zeitgeist, Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ era raised the bars for music, cinema and live performance. No one has come close since.
Best Mick Fleetwood Performances: 10 Career-Defining Songs
With a unique feel and love of experimentation, the best Mick Fleetwood performances have powered Fleetwood Mac’s globe-straddling success.
Aretha Franklin Career-Spanning Box Set Announced
Aretha Franklin to be celebrated on ARETHA, a 4CD collection featuring 81 tracks (19 previously unreleased) on 30 July
Vinyl Soundtracks Reissue Series To Launch In September
Warner Music Group will reissue the soundtracks to nine hit films this September
Batman: How Prince Invented The Blockbuster Soundtrack Album
A chart smash and a return to Hollywood credibility, Prince’s ‘Batman’ soundtrack album was another game-changing success.
Nile Rodgers Re-elected Chairman Of The Songwriters Hall Of Fame
Nile Rodgers has been re-elected as chairman of the Songwriters Hall of Fame by the group’s board of directors at its annual board meeting.
Mirage: Fleetwood Mac Use Their Illusion, Conjure A Gem
Looking to recapture the success of ‘Rumours’, Fleetwood Mac returned to their polished, melodic formula for 1982’s ‘Mirage’.
Prince, Elton John, Kurt Cobain Memorabilia Fetches $5 Million At Auction
Memorabilia from Prince, Elton John and Kurt Cobain went for around $5 million in total at Julien's 'Music Icons' auction.
Madonna Announces ‘Madame X Tour’ Documentary
Madonna has announced a new concert documentary chronicling her Madame X tour, be available to stream on 8 October via Paramount+.
It’s A Sin: Behind Pet Shop Boys’ Synth-Pop Salvation
The song most associated with Pet Shop Boys, It’s A Sin has become an anthem for a new age all over again.
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