Retro Buzzness
It’s hard to believe that it was in 1987 – 38 years ago as of writing – that U2 stopped traffic with their The Streets Have No Name video in LA.
In a copy of the classic Beatles stunt, U2 (probably thinking they were as big as the Beatles) stopped traffic and eventually were broken up by the police, but not before they got a film clip out of it. Continue reading “This Day In 1987… U2 And That Rooftop Video”
A Sonic Odyssey Through the Grit of the 80s
In the smoky haze of the 80s music scene, one band dared to defy conventions and dive headfirst into uncharted sonic waters.
Talk Talk, the enigmatic pioneers, carved their niche with a gritty allure that set them apart from the neon synthpop glitz of their era.
Tears for Fears, an emblem of 80s musical prowess, didn’t just ride the New Wave; they surged through it like a tidal wave of raw emotion and gritty authenticity. Continue reading “Tears For Fears”
Pat Benatar, the queen of ’80s rock, left an indelible mark on retro music lovers with her gritty vocals and unapologetic attitude.
With her distinctive powerhouse voice and electrifying stage presence, Benatar dominated the era with a string of iconic hits.
One of the great things about the 1980s is there is an almost bottomless pit of undiscovered media still left to be discovered.
What one person knows well, is another person’s new discovery.